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 extended play Extended Play . The song was released worldwide 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]

Music video

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

  1. "Say You're Just a Friend" featuring Flo Rida – 3:02

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 [8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Say You're Just a Friend"
Chart (2013)Peak
position
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

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [13] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
WorldwideDecember 3, 2012 [14] Digital downloadChase, Republic Records
WorldwideDecember 7, 2012 [15]

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