"Friends" is a song by American singer Monica. It was produced by Tasha Catour for Monica's upcoming ninth studio album and features guest vocals by rapper Ty Dolla Sign.[1] The song was released as the album's fourth single on July 15, 2022,[2] and has since reached number 43 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[3]
| "Friends" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Monica featuring Ty Dolla Sign | ||||
| from the album Trenches | ||||
| Released | July 15, 2022 | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | Mondeenise | |||
| Producer(s) | Tasha Catour | |||
| Monica singles chronology | ||||
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"Friends" was co-written by Rob Milton and Kreion of the group Cousin, while production was overseen by Tasha Catour.[4] Monica described "Friends" as being "about keeping people in their place and handling your own relationships [...] and keep them out of it as much as you can."[5]
"Friends" debuted at number 50 on Billboard's US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in the week of October 22, 2022.[3] It has since peaked at number 43.[3]
A music video for "Friends" was directed by Sarah McColgan.[6]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[3] | 43 |
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 15, 2022 |
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Mondeenise | [2] |
Monica songs | |
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Discography | |
| Miss Thang | |
| The Boy Is Mine | |
| All Eyez on Me | |
| After the Storm | |
| The Makings of Me | |
| Still Standing | |
| New Life | |
| Code Red | |
| Trenches |
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| As featured artist |
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| Other songs | |