"Just Friends" is a song by Australian singer Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews. It was released on 27 April 2018 as the second single from James' debut studio album Between Us (2019).[1] The song has peaked at number 26 on the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming James' highest-charting single.[2]
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| Single by Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews | ||||
| from the album Between Us | ||||
| Released | 27 April 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
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| Hayden James singles chronology | ||||
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| Boy Matthews singles chronology | ||||
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| "Just Friends" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editRobin Murray from Clash Music called the song "stellar" saying "The fresh-sounding synth foundation builds into an imposing structure, the nuanced arrangement affording room for that powerful, propulsive vocal. There are shades of Chet Faker or even Disclosure here, a pop-edged underground sound making it on its own terms."[3] Julia Brodnick said "It's super catchy and has me dancing around with its pop-tinges and addictive melodies. Featuring vocals from Boy Matthews that really brings the song to competition, this tune is a perfect one to vibe out with."[4] Amnplify said "[it] is an infectious four-minutes of pitched-down soulful harmonies, driving bass lines and direct vocals from Boy Matthews – all wrapped within Hayden's signature twist of alluring momentum and rolling grooves."[5]
Track listing
editDigital download
- "Just Friends" – 3:58
Digital download[6]
- "Just Friends" (Paul Woodford remix) – 6:50
- "Just Friends" (Paul Woodford dub) – 5:17
Digital download[7]
- "Just Friends" (Mat Joe remix) – 3:01
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 26 |
| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA) | 4 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 86 |
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[9] | 8 |
| Chart (2019) | Position |
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[10] | 23 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[11] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews) – Single by Hayden James". iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Hayden James feat. Boy Matthews – Just Friends". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "Listen: Hayden James - 'Just Friends' ft. Boy Matthews". Clash Music. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "HAYDEN JAMES RELEASES NEW TUNE "JUST FRIENDS"; OUT NOW ON FUTURE CLASSIC". EDM Identity. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "HAYDEN JAMES Announces national tour in support of recent single "JUST FRIENDS"". Amnplify. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "Just Friends Paul Woodford Remix". Apple Music. 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Just Friends Mat Joe Remix". Apple Music. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "ARIA End of Year Singles 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 February 2020.