Say You're Just a Friend

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"Say You're Just a Friend"
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Single by Austin Mahone featuring Flo Rida
from the album Extended Play
ReleasedDecember 3, 2012
Recorded2012
Genre Teen pop
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Austin Mahone singles chronology
"Say Somethin"
(2012)		"Say You're Just a Friend"
(2012)		"What About Love"
(2013)
Flo Rida singles chronology
"Change Your Life"
(2012)		"Say You're Just a Friend"
(2012)		"Sweet Spot"
(2013)

"Say You're Just a Friend" is a song by American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone from his debut extended play, Extended Play . The song was released for a digital download on December 3, 2012, and features vocals from American rapper Flo Rida.

Contents

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.

"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]

A piano version of the song was released in February 2013. [4] Mahone revealed why he released the piano rendition of the song, explaining "I knew my fans love the original version, but I saw a lot of comments saying that they couldn't really hear my voice, so I wanted to reassure them that I can sing the song. I thought it'd be cool to not only have the original version but also the piano version and change it up." [5]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Say You're Just a Friend" premiered via MTV on February 7, 2013. [6] It was later released on YouTube the following day via VEVO. [7] The video was directed by Ray Kay and the girl starring as Mahone's love interest is model Kimberly Schanks. [8]

A second music video was released online on February 27; this time it's the video of the piano version of the song. [4]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Say You're Just a Friend" (featuring Flo Rida)3:02
US CD single [9]
No.TitleLength
1."Say You're Just a Friend" (featuring Flo Rida)3:02
2."Say Somethin"2:47

Credits and personnel

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Say You're Just a Friend"
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef(s)
2013 Radio Disney Music Awards Best Crush SongNominated [10]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [16] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates for "Say You're Just a Friend"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
United StatesDecember 3, 2012 [17]
BelgiumDecember 7, 2012Digital download [18]

References

  1. ↑ "Say You're Just a Friend – Austin Mahone Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ Jenna Hally Rubenstein (December 3, 2012). "New Song: Austin Mahone Featuring Flo Rida, 'Say You're Just A Friend'". MTV . Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Interview with Austin Mahone: Say You're Just a Friend". Hellenic News. February 25, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Michael Vulpo (February 28, 2013). "Tyler Ward Vs. Austin Mahone in New Cover Showdown". ryanseacrest.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ "TWIST Exclusive: Austin Mahone Reveals Why He Released The Piano Version of "Say You're Just a Friend"!". TWIST. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ Jocelyn Vena (December 7, 2013). "Austin Mahone Taps Flo Rida As His Wingman In 'Just A Friend' Video&#8236". MTV . Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Austin Mahone – Say You're Just A Friend ft. Flo Rida". YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ Say You're Just a Friend (US CD Single liner notes). Austin Mahone. Chase Records. 2012. B0018146-32.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Austin Mahone Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Austin Mahone Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Billboard Japan Radio Songs - 2013" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan . Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  16. ↑ "American single certifications – Austin Mahone – Say You're Just a Friend". Recording Industry Association of America.
  17. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone". iTunes . Archived from the original on January 7, 2013.
  18. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) – Single by Austin Mahone". iTunes . Archived from the original on November 11, 2013.
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