Just a Friend 2002

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"Just a Friend 2002"
Mariojustafriend2002.jpg
Single by Mario
from the album Mario
ReleasedApril 22, 2002 (2002-04-22)
Length3:34
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Harold Lilly, John Smith & Biz Markie
Producer(s)Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
Mario singles chronology
"Tameeka"
(2001) 		"Just a Friend 2002"
(2002) 		"Braid My Hair"
(2002)

"Just a Friend 2002" is a song by American R&B singer Mario, written by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Harold Lilly, John Smith, and Biz Markie. It is a loose cover of Markie's hit "Just a Friend" and was the first single released from Mario's self-titled debut album. Mario's version is different, as the story is changed from a man who discovers his girlfriend has been cheating on him to a story about unrequited love. Produced by Campbell, the song was released in April 2002 and outperformed Markie's 1989 version on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number four on August 24, 2002, while Markie's peaked at number nine.

Background[]

Although the song's chorus interpolates Biz Markie's "Just a Friend," the stories in the two songs are different. Whereas in Markie's version, the song is about a cheating girlfriend, Mario's version is rather about unrequited love. The song also contains an instrumental sample from Run–D.M.C.'s "Sucker M.C.'s." Usher was given the song and it was to be on his unreleased album All About U but when the album was shelved, he passed on the song and it was then given to Mario.

Music video[]

The video was directed by Diane Martel, which was shot on location in Mario's hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.[1] The video features Mario visiting a girl while his friends want to see her as well. While following her down the street, they lead to a movie theater where she is found, and Mario excites her with dance. Biz Markie can be seen in parts of the theater and heard in the beginning of the video.[2] Cassie Ventura is also featured briefly in this video.

Track listings[]

"Just a Friend 2002"

  1. "Just a Friend 2002" (radio edit)
  2. "Just a Friend 2002" (Old School Mix featuring Biz Markie) (official remix)
  3. "Just a Friend 2002" (New School Mix featuring Shells)

"Just a Friend" / "Braid My Hair" DVD single

  1. "Just a Friend"
  2. "Braid My Hair"

Videos

  1. "Just a Friend"
  2. "Braid My Hair"
  3. The Making of "Braid My Hair"

Charts[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 22, 2002 (2002-04-22)
J [16]
Australia October 14, 2002 (2002-10-14) CD [17]
United Kingdom March 31, 2003 (2003-03-31) [18]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mario - "Just A Friend 2002 shot"".
  2. ^ "Mario - "Just A Friend 2002 Music Video"". 2002.
  3. ^ "Mario – Chart history – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  4. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 21 no. 17. April 19, 2003. p. 11. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Mario – Just a Friend 2002" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  6. ^ "Charts.nz – Mario – Just a Friend 2002". Top 40 Singles.
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  10. ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  11. ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  12. ^ "Mario Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  13. ^ "Mario Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  14. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2002". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  16. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1449. April 19, 2002. p. 30. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 14th October 2002" (PDF). ARIA. October 14, 2002. p. 26. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  18. ^ "Just a Friend". Amazon. Retrieved June 29, 2021.

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