Say You're Just a Friend
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| Single by Austin Mahone featuring Flo Rida | ||||
| from the album Extended Play | ||||
| Released | December 3, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Teen pop | |||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
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"Say You're Just a Friend" is a song by American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone from his extended play Extended Play. The song was released worldwide a digital download on December 3, 2012 and features vocals from American rapper Flo Rida.
Composition[edit]
The song was written by Flo Rida, DJ Frank E, Nick Bailey, Mike Freesh, Trent Mazur, Ryan Ogren, Ahmad Belvin and produced by DJ Frank E, Mike Freesh, Trent Mazur.[1] The song interpolates the chorus of the hit song "Just a Friend" by rapper Biz Markie,[2] which itself interpolates (You) Got What I Need, written by Gamble and Huff and performed by soul singer Freddie Scott. Therefore, Gamble and Huff are credited as songwriters. Mahone spoke about collaborating with Flo Rida in an interview with Hellenic News.
"I was a huge fan of Flo Rida and I thought it would be cool to get him on my track. I thought it turned out pretty good. He's a super nice guy, talented and very humble. I was very blessed to be able to work with him."[3]
Music video[edit]
A music video to accompany the release of "Say You're Just a Friend" premiered via MTV on February 7, 2013.[4] It was later released on YouTube the following day via VEVO.[5] The video was directed by Ray Kay and the girl starring as Mahone's love interest is model Kimberly Schanks.[6]
A second music video was released online on February 27; this time it's the video of the piano version of the song.[7]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download
- "Say You're Just a Friend" featuring Flo Rida – 3:02
Credits and personnel[edit]
- Lead vocals – Austin Mahone, Flo Rida
- Lyrics – Austin Mahone, Gamble and Huff, Flo Rida, DJ Frank E, Nick Bailey, Mike Freesh, Trent Mazur, Ryan Ogren, Ahmad Belvin
- Producers – DJ Frank E, Mike Freesh, Trent Mazur
- Label: Chase, Universal Republic Records, Republic Records
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards | Best Crush Song | Nominated | [8] |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] | 2 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[10] | 32 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] | 12 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Worldwide | December 3, 2012[14] | Digital download | Chase, Republic Records |
| Worldwide | December 7, 2012[15] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Say You're Just a Friend – Austin Mahone Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Jenna Hally Rubenstein (December 3, 2012). "New Song: Austin Mahone Featuring Flo Rida, 'Say You're Just A Friend'". MTV. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Interview with Austin Mahone: Say You're Just a Friend". Hellenic News. February 25, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (December 7, 2013). "Austin Mahone Taps Flo Rida As His Wingman In 'Just A Friend' Video‬". MTV. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Austin Mahone – Say You're Just A Friend ft. Flo Rida". YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – "Say You're Just a Friend"". Riverting Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ Michael Vulpo (February 28, 2013). "Tyler Ward Vs. Austin Mahone in New Cover Showdown". Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Philiana Ng (March 15, 2013). "Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and One Direction Among Radio Disney Music Award Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "Austin Mahone Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "Austin Mahone Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Austin Mahone – Say You're Just a Friend". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone
- ^ iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone
