Say You're Just a Friend

"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 in the United States as a digital download on December 3, 2012 and features vocals from American rapper Flo Rida. The song was used in the second episode in Season 3 of the American television drama series Empire.

"Say You're Just a Friend"
Single by Austin Mahone featuring Flo Rida
from the album Extended Play
ReleasedDecember 3, 2012
Recorded2012
GenreTeen 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)

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
Awards and nominations for "Say You're Just a Friend"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2013 Radio Disney Music Awards Best Crush Song Nominated [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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United States December 3, 2012[14] Digital download Chase, Republic Records
Belgium December 7, 2012[15]

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 - Say You're Just A Friend ft. Flo Rida". YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. "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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  10. "Austin Mahone feat. Flo Rida – Say You're Just A Friend" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  11. "Austin Mahone Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  12. "Austin Mahone Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  13. "American single certifications – Austin Mahone – Say You're Just a Friend". Recording Industry Association of America.
  14. iTunes - Music - Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) - Single by Austin Mahone
  15. iTunes - Music - Say You're Just a Friend (feat. Flo Rida) - Single by Austin Mahone
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