As Your Friend

Last updated
"As Your Friend"
As Your Friend.jpg
Single by Afrojack featuring Chris Brown
from the album Forget the World
Released13 February 2013
Recorded2012
Genre
Length4:00
Label Wall Recordings
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Afrojack
  • Leroy Styles (co.)
  • DJ Buddha (co.)
  • Polow da Don (co.)
Afrojack singles chronology
"Rock the House"
(2012)
"As Your Friend"
(2013)
"The Spark"
(2013)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Ready"
(2013)
"As Your Friend"
(2013)
"Fine China"
(2013)
Digital download – single
No.TitleLength
1."As Your Friend" (featuring Chris Brown)4:00
Digital download – The Remixes
No.TitleLength
1."As Your Friend" (Leroy Styles Remix)5:56
2."As Your Friend" (Sidney Samson Remix)5:07
3."As Your Friend" (Danny Howard Remix)5:22
4."As Your Friend" (Nause Remix)5:36
5."As Your Friend" (Bobby Burns Remix)5:58
6."As Your Friend" (D-Wayne Remix)5:53

Chart performance

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United States14 March 2013 [26] Digital download – single
  • Wall Recordings
  • Def Jam Recordings
  • Island Records UK
  • PM:AM Recordings
United Kingdom22 March 2013 [27]
11 June 2013 [28] Digital download – The Remixes
United States14 June 2013 [29]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Take Over Control</span> 2010 single by Afrojack featuring Eva Simons

"Take Over Control" is a song by Dutch producer and DJ Afrojack, featuring vocals from Dutch singer Eva Simons. The song was written by Afrojack, Mike Hamilton, Simons and Ingrid Simons. It was released as a single in the Netherlands on 12 August 2010. The song was a number-one single for six weeks on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay. The song is also Afrojack's first single ever to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Give Me Everything</span> 2011 single by Pitbull

"Give Me Everything" is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull featuring Dutch DJ Afrojack and fellow American singers Ne-Yo and Nayer. Written by the former three and produced by Afrojack, it was released on March 18, 2011, through Polo Grounds Music, Mr. 305 Entertainment, and J Records as the second single from Pitbull's sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). Rolling Stone described the song as a "club-pop cut with a plaintive Ne-Yo chorus."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Can Only Imagine (David Guetta song)</span> 2012 single by David Guetta

"I Can Only Imagine" is a song performed by French DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown and rapper Lil Wayne, from Guetta's fifth studio album Nothing but the Beat. It was released as the sixth single from the album on April 23, 2012. Prior to its official release, the song charted in the lower regions of the charts in Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Guetta, Brown and Wayne performed the song live for the first time at the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rest of My Life (Ludacris song)</span> 2012 single by Ludacris featuring Usher and David Guetta

"Rest of My Life" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris, featuring Usher and David Guetta. It was released November 2, 2012 in promotion of his ninth studio album, Ludaversal, which was released on 31 March 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clarity (Zedd song)</span> 2012 single by Zedd

"Clarity" is a song by Russian-German DJ Zedd featuring the vocals of British singer Foxes. It was released on 14 November 2012 as the third single from the former's debut studio album of the same name. The song was written by Anton Zaslavski, Matthew Koma, Porter Robinson and Skylar Grey and produced by Zedd. It was released as iTunes Single of the Week on 2 October 2012, and as an 4-track remix EP on 12 February 2013, by Interscope Records. Zedd released an extended mix of the song exclusively on Beatport on 18 February 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Need Your Love (Calvin Harris song)</span> 2013 single by Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding

"I Need Your Love" is a song by Scottish producer and DJ Calvin Harris from his third studio album, 18 Months (2012). The song features vocals from English singer Ellie Goulding and was released on 2 April 2013 as the album's seventh single. "I Need Your Love" is also included as a bonus track on Goulding's second studio album, Halcyon (2012). The accompanying music video, directed by Emil Nava, depicts Harris and Goulding as a romantic couple on a trip to Miami.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Under Control (Calvin Harris and Alesso song)</span> 2013 single by Calvin Harris and Alesso

"Under Control" is a song recorded by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and Swedish DJ Alesso, featuring vocals from Theo Hutchcraft, credited to his duo Hurts. The song was released on 7 October 2013 as the first single from Harris's fourth studio album, Motion (2014), and the second single from Alesso's debut studio album, Forever (2015).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Spark (Afrojack song)</span> 2013 single by Afrojack featuring Spree Wilson

"The Spark" is a single by the Dutch DJ and record producer Afrojack, featuring vocals by American singer Spree Wilson. It was released on 11 October 2013, through Island Records, as the lead single from his debut studio album Forget the World (2014).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Take Me Home (Cash Cash song)</span> 2013 single by Cash Cash featuring Bebe Rexha

"Take Me Home" is a song by American DJ trio Cash Cash, featuring American singer Bebe Rexha, taken from Cash Cash's second EP Overtime and their fourth studio album Blood, Sweat & 3 Years. "Take Me Home" was released digitally worldwide on July 15, 2013. In November 2013, the group recorded an acoustic version of "Take Me Home". A music video for the song was released on December 18, 2013. The song reached the top 10 in The United Kingdom and Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ten Feet Tall</span> 2014 song by Afrojack featuring Wrabel

"Ten Feet Tall" is a song performed by Dutch music producer and DJ Afrojack featuring vocals from American singer Wrabel, with "Ten Feet Tall" becoming Wrabel's first international chart hit. It was released on 4 February 2014 as the second single from Forget the World (2014).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Five Hours</span> 2014 single by Deorro

"Five Hours" is a 2014 single by Mexican-American DJ Deorro and has appeared in a great number of dance compilations in 2014. The song charted in a number of countries and notably reached number 8 on SNEP official French Singles Chart. In the United States, the single reached number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in its 6 September 2014 issue, giving Deorro his first number-one single and his debuted single in his home country. The American version that was first released featured vocals by DyCy and charted as "Five Hours ". Later, a third vocal version entitled "Five More Hours" was released and was successful in the charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dangerous (David Guetta song)</span> 2014 single by David Guetta featuring Sam Martin

"Dangerous" is a song by French music producer David Guetta released as the second single from his sixth studio album, Listen. It features vocals by American singer and songwriter Sam Martin, who had also appeared on Guetta's previous single "Lovers on the Sun". It was released as a digital download on 6 October 2014 and reached number one in fourteen countries. Both artists co-wrote and co-produced the song with Giorgio Tuinfort and Jason Evigan, with additional writing from Lindy Robbins. A remix featuring Trey Songz, Chris Brown, and Martin was released on 9 January 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hey Mama (David Guetta song)</span> 2015 single by David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack

"Hey Mama" is a song recorded by French record producer David Guetta featuring Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj, American singer Bebe Rexha and co-production by Dutch record producer Afrojack. The song was released on 16 March 2015, as the fourth single from Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen (2014). It was produced by David Guetta, Afrojack, and Giorgio Tuinfort, who also wrote the song with Rexha, Minaj, Ester Dean, and Sean Douglas. American ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax is also credited as a writer, as the track samples his recording of "Rosie", a field holler sung by an Afro-American chain gang at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Body on Me (Rita Ora song)</span> 2015 single by Rita Ora featuring Chris Brown

"Body on Me" is a song by British singer Rita Ora, featuring guest vocals by American recording artist Chris Brown. The song was released on 7 August 2015. A remix featuring American rapper and singer Fetty Wap was released on 25 August 2015

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paradise (Benny Benassi and Chris Brown song)</span> 2016 single by Benny Benassi and Chris Brown

"Paradise" is a song by Italian DJ Benny Benassi and American singer Chris Brown, released on 31 March 2016. It was released as a promotional single on August 20, 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Millionaire (Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals song)</span> 2016 single by Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals featuring Nelly

"Millionaire" is a song by American DJ trio Cash Cash and British DJ Digital Farm Animals. It features vocals from American rapper Nelly, and was released digitally as the eighth single from their fourth studio album, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years (2016), on June 3, 2016. The song was written by Nelly, Nicholas Gale, Eldra Debarge, Etterlene Jordan, Jason Epperson, Alexander Makhlouf, Jean Paul Makhlouf, Lavell Webb, and Samuel Frisch, with production being handled by Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Questions (Chris Brown song)</span> 2017 single by Chris Brown

"Questions" is a song by American singer Chris Brown from his eighth studio album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017). It was released by RCA Records as the fifth single from the album on August 16, 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2U (David Guetta song)</span> 2017 single by David Guetta featuring Justin Bieber

"2U" is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The song has EDM elements. It was written by Justin Bieber, Poo Bear, Cesqeaux and its producer Guetta and Giorgio Tuinfort. It was released on 9 June 2017 by What a Music, as the lead single from Guetta's seventh studio album, 7 (2018).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dirty Sexy Money (song)</span> 2017 single by David Guetta and Afrojack featuring Charli XCX and French Montana

"Dirty Sexy Money" is a song by French music producer David Guetta and Dutch music producer Afrojack featuring English singer Charli XCX and American rapper French Montana. It was released on 3 November 2017 as a bonus track from the former's seventh studio album, 7 (2018). Noonie Bao and A. G. Cook assisted the artists in writing the song with Skrillex being listed as a co-producer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Goodbye (Jason Derulo and David Guetta song)</span> 2018 single by Jason Derulo and David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj and Willy William

"Goodbye" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo and French music producer David Guetta featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj and fellow French musician Willy William. It was adapted and written by the artists alongside Jmi Sissoko, DJ Paulito, Kinnda, JVZEL, VodKa, Phil Greiss, David Saint Fleur, Art Beatz, and Curtis Gray, the latter five receiving production credits along with Guetta; Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantotto, and Frank Peterson are credited due to the inclusion of elements of their composition "Time to Say Goodbye", as performed by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. "Goodbye" is included on Guetta's seventh studio album, 7 (2018).

References

  1. "As Your Friend - Afrojack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic .
  2. Polonsky, Sarah (March 14, 2013). "Afrojacks Signs With Island Def Jam and Universal Music Group". Vibe .
  3. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
  4. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratop Dance.
  6. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratip.
  7. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201322 into search.
  8. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Les classement single.
  9. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  10. "Chart Track: Week 23, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Afrojack Featuring Chris Brown" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  12. "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201415 into search.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  16. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  17. "Afrojack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  18. "Afrojack Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
  19. "Afrojack Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  20. "Afrojack Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  21. "Afrojack Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  22. "Afrojack Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  23. "Jaarlijsten 2013" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  24. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard . Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  25. "Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  26. iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
  27. iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
  28. iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack
  29. iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack