Just Friends (Hayden James song)

"Just Friends" is a song by Australian singer Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews. It was released on 27 April 2018 as the second single from James' debut studio album Between Us (2019).[1] The song has peaked at number 26 on the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming James' highest-charting single.[2]

For other uses, see Just Friends (disambiguation).
"Just Friends"
Single by Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews
from the album Between Us
Released27 April 2018 (2018-04-27)
Length3:58
LabelFuture Classic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Hayden James
  • Cassian
Hayden James singles chronology
"Numb"
(2017)		 "Just Friends"
(2018)		 "Better Together"
(2018)
Boy Matthews singles chronology
"Just Friends"
(2018)
Music video
"Just Friends" on YouTube

Critical reception

Robin Murray from Clash Music called the song "stellar" saying "The fresh-sounding synth foundation builds into an imposing structure, the nuanced arrangement affording room for that powerful, propulsive vocal. There are shades of Chet Faker or even Disclosure here, a pop-edged underground sound making it on its own terms."[3] Julia Brodnick said "It's super catchy and has me dancing around with its pop-tinges and addictive melodies. Featuring vocals from Boy Matthews that really brings the song to competition, this tune is a perfect one to vibe out with."[4] Amnplify said "[it] is an infectious four-minutes of pitched-down soulful harmonies, driving bass lines and direct vocals from Boy Matthews – all wrapped within Hayden's signature twist of alluring momentum and rolling grooves."[5]

Track listing

Digital download

  1. "Just Friends" – 3:58

Digital download[6]

  1. "Just Friends" (Paul Woodford remix) – 6:50
  2. "Just Friends" (Paul Woodford dub) – 5:17

Digital download[7]

  1. "Just Friends" (Mat Joe remix) – 3:01

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[2] 26
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA) 4

Year-end charts
Chart (2018) Position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 86
Australian Artist (ARIA)[9] 8
Chart (2019) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[10] 23

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[11] Platinum 70,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews) – Single by Hayden James". iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  2. "Hayden James feat. Boy Matthews – Just Friends". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  3. "Listen: Hayden James - 'Just Friends' ft. Boy Matthews". Clash Music. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  4. "HAYDEN JAMES RELEASES NEW TUNE "JUST FRIENDS"; OUT NOW ON FUTURE CLASSIC". EDM Identity. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  5. "HAYDEN JAMES Announces national tour in support of recent single "JUST FRIENDS"". Amnplify. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  6. "Just Friends Paul Woodford Remix". Apple Music. 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  7. "Just Friends Mat Joe Remix". Apple Music. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  8. "ARIA End of Year Singles 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  9. "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  10. "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  11. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
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