Say You're Just a Friend explained
"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
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.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Say You're Just a Friend" premiered via MTV on February 7, 2013.[3] It was later released on YouTube the following day via VEVO.[4] The video was directed by Ray Kay and the girl starring as Mahone's love interest is model Kimberly Schanks.[5]
A second music video was released online on February 27; this time it's the video of the piano version of the song.[6]
Track listing
- "Say You're Just a Friend" featuring Flo Rida – 3:02
Credits and personnel
- 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
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | December 3, 2012[8] | Digital download | Chase, Republic Records |
Worldwide | December 7, 2012[9] | |
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Say You're Just a Friend – Austin Mahone Credits. AllMusic. April 6, 2023.
- Web site: New Song: Austin Mahone Featuring Flo Rida, 'Say You're Just A Friend'. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407131537/https://www.mtv.com/news/51rsaw/austin-mahone-flo-rida-say-youre-just-a-friend-2. dead. April 7, 2023. MTV. Jenna Hally Rubenstein. December 3, 2012. April 7, 2023.
- Web site: Austin Mahone Taps Flo Rida As His Wingman In 'Just A Friend' Video‬. https://web.archive.org/web/20221003185517/https://www.mtv.com/news/ozo70f/austin-mahone-flo-rida-say-youre-just-a-friend. dead. October 3, 2022. MTV. Jocelyn Vena. December 7, 2013. April 6, 2023.
- Web site: Austin Mahone – Say You're Just A Friend ft. Flo Rida. YouTube. April 7, 2023.
- Web site: Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – "Say You're Just a Friend". Riverting Entertainment. September 6, 2016. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160402205559/http://rivetingentertainment.com/video/austin-mahone-feat-flo-rida/. April 2, 2016.
- Web site: Tyler Ward Vs. Austin Mahone in New Cover Showdown. Michael Vulpo. February 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130303004043/http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/02/28/tyler-ward-vs-austin-mahone-in-new-cover-showdown/. March 3, 2013. April 7, 2023.
- Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and One Direction Among Radio Disney Music Award Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. Philiana Ng. March 15, 2013. August 15, 2022.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/say-youre-just-friend-feat./id583583242 iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone
- https://itunes.apple.com/be/album/say-youre-just-friend-feat./id584512458 iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone