Best Friend (Saweetie song)

"Best Friend" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released on January 7, 2021 as the third single from her upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music.[1][2][3][4] The song features American singer and rapper Doja Cat, and was produced and co-written by Dr. Luke and Rocco Did It Again!, with the former also producing the album's lead single, "Tap In".

"Best Friend"
Single by Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
from the album Pretty Bitch Music
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2021
Length2:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Saweetie singles chronology
"Back to the Streets"
(2020)		 "Best Friend"
(2021)
Doja Cat singles chronology
"Baby, I'm Jealous"
(2020)		 "Best Friend"
(2021)		 "34+35 Remix"
(2021)
Music video
"Best Friend" on YouTube

Background and release

On December 4, 2020, "Best Friend" was released prematurely on streaming platforms.[5] Saweetie later took to social media to express her disappointment in her record label, Warner Records, in regards to handling the release.[6][7][8] She stated: "I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I'm hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for 'best friends'. The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists' art." The single was later taken off streaming services the following day.[9] "Best Friend" was then officially released on January 7, 2021 for digital download and streaming.[2][10] The track was sent to both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on January 12, 2021.[11][12]

Composition and reception

The song was described as a "danceable",[13] "club-ready",[2] and "fun, uptempo record that celebrates friendship."[13] Lyrically the rappers highlight and hype up each others beauty, success, independence, wealth, and loyalty.[14][13]

Music video

The Dave Meyers directed music video was released alongside the song on January 7, 2021.[14] The video consists of Saweetie and Doja Cat in various settings including driving and posing in front of a bedazzled Tesla as well as jumping off of a cliff into the ocean.[15] The video also features an appearance from Canadian comedian King Bach.[16] Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone noted that they call out misogyny and celebrate camaraderie in the music video.[2][4] Upon release, Saweetie was accused of stealing the concept of the music video from "BFF" by R&B duo Ceraadi.[17]

Charts
Chart performance for "Best Friend"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 40
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 43
Greece (IFPI)[20] 76
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 38
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[23] 35
UK R&B (OCC)[24] 16
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 39
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 12
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[27] 34
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] 15

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various January 7, 2021
[29]
United States January 12, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Warner Records [11]
Rhythmic contemporary [12]
United Kingdom February 5, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [30]

References
  1. Renshaw, David (January 8, 2021). "Saweetie recruits Doja Cat on "Best Friend"". The Fader. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  2. Legaspi, Althea (January 8, 2021). "Saweetie, Doja Cat Celebrate Camaraderie in 'Best Friend' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  3. Betancourt, Bianca (January 8, 2021). "Saweetie and Doja Cat Hit the Town in a Bedazzled Tesla in Their New "Best Friend" Music Video". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  4. Haylock, Zoe (January 7, 2021). "Saweetie and Doja Cat Just Gave Us a Girls' Night In Banger, 'Best Friend'". Vulture. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  5. Kaufman, Gil (December 4, 2020). "Saweetie Says She's 'Disappointed' at Her Label For Releasing Doja Cat Collaboration 'Prematurely'". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  6. Mier, Tomás (December 4, 2020). "Saweetie Says She Feels 'Disrespected' After Label Posts Collab with Doja Cat 'Prematurely'". People. ISSN 0093-7673. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  7. Mench, Chris (December 4, 2020). "Saweetie Calls Out Her Label For Dropping Doja Cat Collaboration Early". Genius. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  8. Moorwood, Victoria (December 4, 2020). "Saweetie slams label for releasing Doja Cat collaboration early". Revolt. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  9. Meara, Paul (December 5, 2020). "Saweetie Feels 'Disrespected' After Label Posts Doja Cat Collab Early". BET. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  10. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)", Spotify, retrieved January 11, 2021
  11. "Top 40/Mainstream > Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  12. "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  13. McKinney, Jessica (January 8, 2021). "Best New Music This Week: Saweetie, Westside Gunn, Dsvn, and More". Complex. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  14. Aniftos, Rania (January 7, 2021). "Saweetie Hypes Up Her 'Best Friend' Doja Cat in Bouncy New Collab". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  15. Bloom, Madison (January 7, 2021). "Saweetie and Doja Cat Share Video for New Song "Best Friend"". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  16. Mahadevan, Tara C. (January 8, 2021). "Saweetie Connects With Doja Cat for "Best Friend" Video". Complex. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  17. Mahadevan, Tara C. (January 7, 2021). "Saweetie Responds to Ceraadi's Accusations She Stole "Best Friend" Concept". Complex. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  18. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  19. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: January 30, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  20. "IFPI Charts". www.ifpi.gr. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  21. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  22. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  23. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  24. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  25. "Billboard Hot 100 Chart: January 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  26. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: January 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  27. "Pop Airplay Chart: February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  28. "Rhythmic Songs: February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  29. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat) - Single by Saweetie", Apple Music, retrieved January 11, 2021
  30. "Radio 1 Playlist". BBC. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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