Somebody Else (Mario song)

Last updated
BLAKPROPHETZ-CHRIS BROWN - BET AWARDS (cropped).jpg
Frank Ocean - Cropped.png
American R&B singers Chris Brown (left) and Frank Ocean (right) both recorded demos of the song, prior to Mario making it his single.

"Somebody Else" was written by Mario, Nicki Minaj, William Tyler, Jeremiah Bethea, Cory McWilliams, and Polow da Don, while production was overseen by produced by Polow and Tyler. [5] The song is an upbeat tempo track featuring thumbing percussion, with hip-hop influences and sampled vocals in the hook. [6] R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean recorded a demo of the song as did Chris Brown who considered the song for his fifth studio album Fortune (2012). [7] [8] In an interview with MTV News , Mario commented on Minaj's appearance on "Somebody Else": "I feel like Nicki fit the same characteristics of the track. Being from New York, being grungy, but at the same time understanding taste and prestige and also being a great lyricist and being able to represent a brand." [7]

Critical reception

"Somebody Else" was praised by music critics. RnB Magazine called it "hot music" and a summer hit. [9] ThisisRnB acclaimed Minaj's verse and Polow Da Don's production, calling those "impressive" and "infectious", respectively. [10]

Commercial performance

Intended to serve as the lead single from Mario's fifth studio album Evolve, [11] following the cancellation of Restoration, a Rico Love-produced album that he had planned to release under J Records before the label was dissolved into RCA Records in 2011, [12] "Somebody Else" was released digitally by RCA on May 21, 2013. [13] It debuted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on the week of July 13, 2013 and eventually peaked at number 36 on August 24. [14] The song became a standalone single after Mario managed to get out of his deal with RCA Records, leaving Evolve unreleased. [15]

Music video

The music video for "Somebody Else," directed by Alexandre Moore, was filmed in New York City in May 2013. View of Empire State Building from Rockefeller Center New York City dllu (cropped).jpg
The music video for "Somebody Else," directed by Alexandre Moore, was filmed in New York City in May 2013.

A music video for "Somebody Else" was filmed on a soundstage in New York on May 25, 2013. [16] While he had different ideas for the shoot, Mario and his team eventually went with the one that accommodated the Minaj's schedule, telling MTV News: "I had three or four concepts for the video because I didn't wanna do the typical 'cheat on your girl and she walks in the house and catches you' type of thing. I wanted there to be more shock value. I wanted it to feel like a movie and to feel cinematic. I had another script that was more prestigious. I would say, in terms of how I wanted to shoot it and where, but this just made more sense because Nicki was in the New York at the time," shooting Nick Cassavetes's romantic comedy The Other Woman (2014). [7]

"Somebody Else" chronicles" the dramatic ending of a relationship as Mario and Minaj square off in the video." [17] In the visuals, the pair pose back to back, with Minaj and Mario wearing a black-and-gold outfit and a vest and tie, respectively. [17] Minaj filmed her solo shot in front of an open window overlooking New York City at night. [17] "Somebody Else" premiered on July 8, 2013 on MTV Jams and debuted two days later on BET's countdown show 106 & Park . [18]

Track listing

  1. "Somebody Else" (featuring Nicki Minaj) - 4:09

Credits and personnel

Credits lifted from the liner notes of "Somebody Else." [20]

"Somebody Else"
Artwork for Mario's single, "Somebody Else".jpg
Single by Mario featuring Nicki Minaj
ReleasedMay 21, 2013
Genre R&B [1]
Length4:09
Label
  • 3rd Street
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Mario singles chronology
"The Walls"
(2011)		"Somebody Else"
(2013)		"Fatal Distraction"
(2013)
Nicki Minajsingles chronology
"High School"
(2013)		"Somebody Else"
(2013)		"I'm Out"
(2013)

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Somebody Else"
Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [21] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 36
US Hot R&B Songs ( Billboard ) [22] 12
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [23] 32

Release history

Release dates for "Somebody Else"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesMay 21, 2013 Digital download RCA Records [13]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mario (singer)</span> American R&B singer (born 1986)

Mario Dewar Barrett, known mononymously as Mario, is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he signed a record deal with J Records at the age of 14 and released his self-titled debut studio album (2002) to commercial success. It contained the Billboard Hot 100-top five single, "Just a Friend 2002." His second album, Turning Point (2004) was supported by the single "Let Me Love You," which peaked atop the chart, won two Billboard Music Awards, received a Grammy Award nomination, and remains his most commercially successful release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crying Out for Me</span> 2007 single by Mario

"Crying Out for Me" is an R&B song by American singer Mario. It was written by Jasper Cameron and Polow da Don for his third studio album Go (2007), while production was helmed by the latter. Released as the album's second official single on October 31, 2007, it peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album's highest-charting single in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mario discography</span>

American singer Mario has released five studio albums, one compilation album, one extended play, seventeen singles, six promotional singles and twenty-one music videos. In his career, Mario has charted 15 entries on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His four studio albums—Mario, Turning Point, Go and D.N.A.—all reached the top 5 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. To date, Mario has sold 2.3 million albums, 4.8 million downloads and earned 591 million streams in the US, according to Nielsen Music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nicki Minaj</span> Trinidadian-born rapper (born 1982)

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers, she is credited as a driving force in the resurgence of female rap in the mainstream and became the most successful female rapper of all time. Minaj is known for her dynamic rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lemonade (Gucci Mane song)</span> 2009 song by Gucci Mane

"Lemonade" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane, and the third official single from his sixth studio album The State vs. Radric Davis (2009). The single was released in December 2009 and was produced by Bangladesh. The song interpolates and samples "Keep It Warm" by comedy rock duo Flo & Eddie, from their 1976 album Moving Targets, and incorporates the voices of children singing the song's chorus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Freak</span> 2010 single by Usher featuring Nicki Minaj

"Lil Freak" is a song by American singer Usher, taken from his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond. Featuring guest vocals by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj, the song was written by her, Usher, Ester Dean, Blac Elvis and Polow da Don, the latter two producing the track. Its hook is based on a manipulated sample of American soul musician Stevie Wonder's 1973 hit, "Living for the City". "Lil Freak" was released as the second single from the album in the United States and Canada on March 2, 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nicki Minaj discography</span>

The Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj has released five studio albums, one compilation album, three mixtapes, 136 singles, and 20 promotional singles. After becoming involved with dancing, music and acting in high school in New York City, she eventually pursued her passion for rapping. Minaj was discovered by American rapper Lil Wayne and signed to Young Money Entertainment—a subdivision of Cash Money Records with distribution through Republic Records—in 2009. Her first solo single, "Your Love", peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, an achievement that made Minaj the first female artist to top the chart as a solo artist since 2002. Minaj's next three singles, "Check It Out", "Right Thru Me" and "Moment 4 Life", all peaked within the top 40 on the Hot 100. Her debut studio album, Pink Friday, was released in November 2010, topping the US Billboard 200 and has since been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's fifth single, "Super Bass", reached the top ten in multiple countries, including the US where it peaked at number three and has since been certified Diamond by the RIAA for selling over 10 million units in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Your Love (Nicki Minaj song)</span> 2010 song by Nicki Minaj

"Your Love" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on June 1, 2010 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Motown as the lead single from her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010). It replaced the previously-released "Massive Attack" featuring Sean Garrett as the lead single of the album, after its underwhelming commercial performance a month earlier. A remix featuring British singer Jay Sean was released on August 2, 2010.

"Woohoo" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was written by Aguilera, Onika Maraj, Claude Kelly, Ester Dean and Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones, and produced by Polow da Don, for Aguilera's sixth studio album, Bionic (2010). "Woohoo" was serviced to rhythmic contemporary crossover airplay as the album's second radio single on May 25, 2010. The song, which samples the 1972 song "Add már uram az esőt" by Hungarian singer Kati Kovács, is about oral sex.

<i>Pink Friday</i> 2010 studio album by Nicki Minaj

Pink Friday is the debut studio album by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on November 22, 2010, by Cash Money Records, Universal Motown Records and Young Money Entertainment. After signing a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment in 2009, Minaj began planning the album that same year and work continued into 2010. Minaj enlisted a variety of producers whose efforts resulted in a primarily hip hop and pop, album, in which sees additional influences from electronic music. The album features guest vocals from Eminem, Rihanna, Drake, will.i.am, Kanye West, and Natasha Bedingfield. Over a decade since its release, Pink Friday continues to attract wide praise from mainstream and hip hop critics alike and has developed a cult following.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fly (Nicki Minaj song)</span> 2011 single by Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna

"Fly" is a song by rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on August 30, 2011 by Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Motown and Universal Republic as the eighth and final single from Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010). The track was written by Kevin Hissink, Will Jordan, J. R. Rotem, Clemm Rishad and Minaj herself, while production was helped by Rotem and Hissink. The song is inspired by the emotion of soaring above and overcoming all stereotypes and negativity, to come out victorious.

"Did It On'em" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on April 7, 2011 by Young Money and Cash Money as the sixth single from her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010). It was written by Minaj with J. Ellington and Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, who produced the track.

"Right by My Side" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American singer Chris Brown. It was released on March 27, 2012 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the second single from Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). "Right by My Side" was written by Ester Dean and Minaj, while production was handled by Pop & Oak. On March 27, 2012, "Right by My Side" was released as the second official single from the album to Rhythmic and Urban radio in the U.S.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">High School (song)</span> 2013 single by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne

"High School" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on April 16, 2013 by Young Money, Cash Money and Republic as the third and final single from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up (2012).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Love More</span> 2013 single by Chris Brown

"Love More" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on July 19, 2013, as the third official single from the former's sixth studio album X. The song, produced by FRESHM3N III, peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Australia Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pills n Potions</span> 2014 single by Nicki Minaj

"Pills N Potions" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on May 21, 2014 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic as the lead single from her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014). Minaj collaborated with Cirkut, Dr. Luke, and Ester Dean during the songwriting process, while Cirkut and Dr. Luke produced the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anaconda (song)</span> 2014 single by Nicki Minaj

"Anaconda" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 4, 2014, by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic as the second single from her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014). The song was produced by Polow da Don, DJ Spydr, and Da Internz, and prominently samples "Baby Got Back" (1992) by Sir Mix-a-Lot. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Minaj's highest-charting single at the time. The song also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, top forty in Austria, France and Portugal and top fifty in Czech Republic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Only (Nicki Minaj song)</span> 2014 single by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown

"Only" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake, American rapper Lil Wayne, and American singer Chris Brown, from her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014). It was released on October 28, 2014 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records as the third single from the album. The rappers wrote the song with producers Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and JMIKE, with production assistance from HBM and Rock City. "Only" is a hip-hop song that contains an "icy" production that sits "ominously" underneath dirty lyrical metaphors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wake Me Up (Remy Ma song)</span> 2017 single by Remy Ma featuring Lil Kim

"Wake Me Up" is a song by the American rapper Remy Ma featuring Lil' Kim. It was released on November 8, 2017, through Columbia Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Good Form (song)</span> 2018 single by Nicki Minaj

"Good Form" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The original mix debuted on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart at number nine following the release of her fourth studio album, Queen, on August 10, 2018. A remix to the song featuring American rapper Lil Wayne was released on November 29, 2018, as the fourth single from the album, where it peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Minaj and was produced by Mike Will Made It and Pluss.

References

  1. ↑ ThisisRnB.com New Music: Mario feat. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else (CDQ) Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  2. ↑ Soderberg, Brandon (18 July 2013). "Rap Songs of the Week: Mario & Nicki Minaj's Mature Rap & B Ballad". Spin.
  3. ↑ @MarioSoulTruth (August 8, 2013). "So excited to share #evolve with the world in October!" (Tweet). Retrieved August 9, 2013– via Twitter.
  4. ↑ "Mario: Where Are They Now?". September 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Mario Taps Nicki Minaj for New Single 'Somebody Else'". Rap-Up.com . May 17, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Mario ft. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else". djbooth.com. July 9, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 "Somebody Else by Mario". songfacts.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ "New Music: Chris Brown - 'Somebody Else'". Rap-Up.com . April 6, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ HOT NEW MUSIC ALERT: Mario ft. Nicki Minaj- SOMEBODY ELSE Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  10. ↑ ThisisRnB.com New Music: Mario feat. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else (CDQ) Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  11. ↑ "New Music: Mario - 'Fatal Distraction'". Rap-Up.com . August 27, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ Tang, Connie (November 15, 2011). "Mario Announces Release Date for 'Restoration' Album". Singersroom.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  13. 1 2 "Somebody Else by Mario" . Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Spotify.
  14. 1 2 "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  15. ↑ Wilson, Angela (June 2, 2016). "Interview: R&B Star Mario Makes A Welcome Comeback To The Game". The Source. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  16. 1 2 "Mario f/ Nicki Minaj "Somebody Else" (Alexandre Moors, dir.)". VideoStatic. May 21, 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  17. 1 2 3 "Behind the Video: Mario f/ Nicki Minaj - 'Somebody Else'". Rap-Up.com . June 17, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Somebody Else Video to Premiere Next Week". MarioSoutTruth. July 5, 2013. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013.
  19. ↑ iTunes - Music - Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Mario
  20. ↑ "Somebody Else by Mario" . Retrieved October 13, 2024– via Apple Music.
  21. ↑ "Mario Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Mario Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.