"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.[citation needed] 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"
Single by Afrojack featuring Chris Brown
from the album Forget the World
Released13 February 2013
Recorded2012
Genre
Length4:00
LabelWall Recordings
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Afrojack
  • Leroy Styles (co.)
  • DJ Buddha (co.)
  • Polow da Don (co.)
Afrojack singles chronology
"Rock the House"
(2012)
"As Your Friend"
(2013)
"The Spark"
(2013)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Ready"
(2013)
"As Your Friend"
(2013)
"Fine China"
(2013)
Music video
"As Your Friend" on YouTube

Music video

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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 32,600,000 views.

Track listing

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Digital download – single
No.TitleLength
1."As Your Friend" (featuring Chris Brown)4:00
Digital download – The Remixes
No.TitleLength
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

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United States 14 March 2013[26] Digital download – single
  • Wall Recordings
  • Def Jam Recordings
  • Island Records UK
  • PM:AM Recordings
United Kingdom 22 March 2013[27]
11 June 2013[28] Digital download – The Remixes
United States 14 June 2013[29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "As Your Friend - Afrojack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Polonsky, Sarah (March 14, 2013). "Afrojacks Signs With Island Def Jam and Universal Music Group". Vibe.
  3. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
  4. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratop Dance.
  6. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Ultratip.
  7. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 22. týden 2013 in the date selector.
  8. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in French). Les classement single.
  9. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  10. ^ "Chart Track: Week 23, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Afrojack Featuring Chris Brown" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  12. ^ "Afrojack feat. Chris Brown – As Your Friend" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  14. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201415 into search.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  16. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  17. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  18. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  20. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Afrojack Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Jaarlijsten 2013" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  24. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  25. ^ "Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  26. ^ iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
  27. ^ iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Afrojack
  28. ^ iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack
  29. ^ iTunes - Music - As Your Friend (The Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] by Afrojack