Just a Friend 2002
Encyclopedia
"Just a Friend 2002" is a R&B
single by Mario. It is the first single from his first studio album
Mario
which was a cover of Biz Markie
's hit, "Just a Friend". The single was released on May of 2002. The single was produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
and written by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
, Harold Lilly, John Smith & Biz Markie
. It outperformed the original single on the Billboard Hot 100
chart, peaking at #4.
, Mario's version is rather about unrequited love
. 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 given to Mario.
, which was shot on location in Mario’s hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. The video has Mario seeing this girl while with his friends and wants to know her. While following her down the street, they lead to a movie theatre where she is found and
Mario excites her with dance. Biz Markie
can be seen in parts of the theatre and heard in the beginning of the
video. Cassie
is also featured briefly in this video.
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
single by Mario. It is the first single from his first studio album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Mario
Mario (album)
Mario is a the debut album by singer Mario, released on March 19, 2002 when he was still 15 years old. It features hits "Just a Friend 2002," "Braid My Hair" and "C'mon". The album sold over 96,000 copies in the first week and was eventually certified Gold, selling over 596,000 copies...
which was a cover of Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
's hit, "Just a Friend". The single was released on May of 2002. The single was produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
Warryn Campbell
Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...
and written by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
Warryn Campbell
Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...
, Harold Lilly, John Smith & Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
. It outperformed the original single on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart, peaking at #4.
Song information
The song samples Biz Markie's "Just A Friend", although the stories in the two songs are different. Whereas in Markie's version, the song is about a cheating girlfriendGirlfriend
Girlfriend is a term that can refer to either a female partner in a non-marital romantic relationship or a female non-romantic friend that is closer than other friends....
, Mario's version is rather about unrequited love
Unrequited love
Unrequited love is love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such, even though reciprocation is usually deeply desired. The beloved may or may not be aware of the admirer's deep affections...
. 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 given to Mario.
Music video
The video was directed by Diane MartelDiane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
, which was shot on location in Mario’s hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. The video has Mario seeing this girl while with his friends and wants to know her. While following her down the street, they lead to a movie theatre where she is found and
Mario excites her with dance. Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
can be seen in parts of the theatre and heard in the beginning of the
video. Cassie
Cassie
Casandra Ventura , known professionally as Cassie, is a American recording artist, model, dancer and actress. After being introduced to music producer Ryan Leslie, she was signed to his music-media company, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U",...
is also featured briefly in this video.
Just a Friend 2002
- "Just a Friend 2002" (Radio Edit)
- "Just a Friend 2002" (Old School Mix, feat. Biz MarkieBiz MarkieMarcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
) (Official Remix) - "Just a Friend 2002" (New School Mix, feat. Shells)
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
3 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
18 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 15 |
| Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
70 |