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Say You're Just a Friend

Say You're Just a Friend

2012 single by Austin Mahone featuring Flo Rida


"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.

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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

  • Digital download
  1. "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

Awards and nominations

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Charts

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Certifications

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Release history

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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. 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. Jocelyn Vena (December 7, 2013). "Austin Mahone Taps Flo Rida As His Wingman In 'Just A Friend' Video&#8236". MTV. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  5. "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.
  6. Michael Vulpo (February 28, 2013). "Tyler Ward Vs. Austin Mahone in New Cover Showdown". Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

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