As Your Friend
"As Your Friend" is a song by Dutch DJ Afrojack, featuring vocals by American singer Chris Brown. The song was released as a single via iTunes on 13 February 2013. It was written by Afrojack, Chris Brown, Nadir Sakir, DJ Buddha, and Polow Da Don, and was produced by Afrojack with co-production by Leroy Styles, DJ Buddha and Polow da Don.[2] "As Your Friend" is featured as a bonus track on the deluxe version of Afrojack's 2014 debut studio album Forget the World.
"As Your Friend" | ||||
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Single by Afrojack featuring Chris Brown | ||||
from the album Forget the World | ||||
Released | 13 February 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
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Length | 4:00 | |||
Label | Wall Recordings | |||
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Afrojack singles chronology | ||||
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Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"As Your Friend" on YouTube |
Music video
On March 22, 2013, Afrojack uploaded a lyric video onto VEVO, while the official music video was released on 29 March. Chris Brown does not appear in the video.
The video features a lot of special effects, and features Afrojack with an eagle and many women dancing around him. Since its release the video has gained over 19,300,000 views.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "As Your Friend" (featuring Chris Brown) | 4:00 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "As Your Friend" (Leroy Styles Remix) | 5:56 |
2. | "As Your Friend" (Sidney Samson Remix) | 5:07 |
3. | "As Your Friend" (Danny Howard Remix) | 5:22 |
4. | "As Your Friend" (Nause Remix) | 5:36 |
5. | "As Your Friend" (Bobby Burns Remix) | 5:58 |
6. | "As Your Friend" (D-Wayne Remix) | 5:53 |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | 14 March 2013[24] | Digital download – single |
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United Kingdom | 22 March 2013[25] | ||
11 June 2013[26] | Digital download – The Remixes | ||
United States | 14 June 2013[27] |
See also
- List of number-one dance singles of 2013 (U.S.)
References
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/as-your-friend-mw0002507277
- Polonsky, Sarah (March 14, 2013). "Afrojacks Signs With Island Def Jam and Universal Music Group". Vibe.
- "Ultratop.be – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
- "Ultratop.be – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- "Ultratop.be – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratop Dance.
- "Ultratop.be – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratip.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201322 into search.
- "Lescharts.com – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Chart Track: Week 23, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Afrojack Featuring Chris Brown" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201415 into search.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "Afrojack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Afrojack Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
- "Afrojack Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
- "Afrojack Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Afrojack Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- "Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
- iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
- iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack
- iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack