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"Say You're Just a Friend" is a song by American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone from his extended play Extended Play. The song features vocals from American rapper Flo Rida. 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. The song was released in the United States as a digital download on December 3, 2012. The song interpolates the chorus of the hit song "Just a Friend" by rapper Biz Markie, 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. 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
Released	December 3, 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Teen pop
Length	3:02
Label	Chase Republic
Songwriter(s)	Leon Huff Kenny Gamble Tramar Dillard Justin Franks Nick Bailey Mike Freesh Trent Mazur Ryan Ogren Ahmad Belvin
Producer(s)	DJ Frank E Mike Freesh Mazur
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)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Say You're Just a Friend" was first released onto YouTube on February 8, 2013 at a total length of three minutes and sixteen seconds.[1] The girl starring as Mahone's love interest is model Kimberly Schanks.

A second music video was released online on February 27; this time it's the video of the piano version of the song.[2]

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	[3]

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4]	2
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[5]	32
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[6]	12
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7]	4

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United States	December 3, 2012[9]	Digital download	Chase, Republic Records
Belgium	December 7, 2012[10]

References

External links

• Say You're Just a Friend Music Video on MTV

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