Just a Friend 2002

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"Just a Friend 2002"
Single by Mario
from the album Mario
B-side"Braid My Hair"
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 peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 2002.

Background[edit]

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, meanwhile Mario's version is 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 recorded the song and was due to record a music video for the song, 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.[1]

Music video[edit]

The video was directed by Diane Martel, which was shot on April 7–8, 2002 [2] in Mario's hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.[3] 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.[4] Cassie Ventura is also featured briefly in this video.

Track listings[edit]

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for "Just a Friend 2002"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 22, 2002
J [27]
New Zealand October 7, 2002 CD [28]
Australia October 14, 2002 [29]
United Kingdom March 31, 2003
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [30]

References[edit]

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  3. ^ "Mario - "Just A Friend 2002 shot"".
  4. ^ "Mario - "Just A Friend 2002 Music Video"". 2002. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Just a Friend 2002 (US CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2002. 80813-21219-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Just a Friend 2002 (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Mario. J Records. 2002. 80813-21212-7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Just a Friend 2002 (UK CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2002. 82876508082.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Just a Friend 2002 (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Mario. J Records. 2002. 82876508081.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Just a Friend 2002 (European CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2002. 74321-96190-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  27. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1449. April 19, 2002. p. 30. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  28. ^ "New Releases". netcd.co.nz. October 7, 2002. Archived from the original on October 10, 2002. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  29. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 14th October 2002" (PDF). ARIA. October 14, 2002. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2002. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  30. ^ "In-Store Next Week: From 31/3/03" (PDF). Music Week. March 29, 2003. p. 19. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
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