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Biz Markie
About Just a Friend
"Just a Friend" is a song written, produced and performed by American hip hop artist Biz Markie. It was released in September 1989 as the lead single from his album, The Biz Never Sleeps. It is Markie's most successful single, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The song interpolates the 1968 song "(You) Got What I Need" recorded by Freddie Scott, whose basic chord and melody provided the base for the song's chorus and made it famous. Markie's lyrics describe romantic frustration after pursuing a woman who is actually romantically involved with another man who she falsely claims is "just a friend. " Due to the widespread popularity of the song along with its acclaim and its influence on pop culture (and Markie's failure to have another charting Hot 100 song), Biz was classified by VH1 as a one-hit wonder, and "Just a Friend" was ranked 81st on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders in 2000, and later as number 100 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop in 2008. Karma, a staff record producer for Cold Chillin' Records, told Vibe magazine in 2005 that he produced the single, but never received credit. The single was certified platinum on April 12, 1990.more »
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I wanna know you name andI wanna know if you gotta man (I wanna know)I wanna know everythingI wanna ya number and if I can come over andI wanna know what ya likeI wanna know so I can do it all nightBut you're telling me I'm just a friendYou're telling me I'm just a friendOh baby you (oh baby you) Got what I need (got what I need)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friendCos I can be your (cos I can be your)FantasyBut you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friendI wanna know you in and outI wanna know what you're all about (I wanna know)I wanna know what makes you laughI wanna know about your pastI wanna know how you moveI wanna know so I can move too (I wanna know)But you're telling me I'm just a friendTelling me I'm just a friendOh baby you (oh baby you) Got what I need (got what I need, yeah)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friendCos I can be your (girl I can be your)Fantasy (fantasy, yeah)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friend(Woah oh baby you) Oh baby you Got what I need (got what I need, yeah)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friend(Woah) Cos I can be your Fantasy ( fantasy, yeah)But you say I'm just a friend (but you say I'm just a friend, girl)But you say I'm just a friend(Oh, can you) Give me one reason why (why)You wouldn't want this kinda guyCos I stay hip (??) I stay lacedAnd I know you know I'm flyGirl, stop playing games wit meAnd let's get it on tonight (tonight)You got nothing to loseLet me do what I do (what I do)Oh baby youOh baby youGot what I need (got what I need)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friend(Just wanna be your) Cos I can be your Fantasy (fantasy, girl)But you say I'm just a friend (but you say )But you say I'm just a friendOh baby you (oh baby you)Got what I need (got what I need)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)Cos I can be your Fantasy (Can I be your fantasy)But you say I'm just a friend (Come on girl )But you say I'm just a friendYou can call me anytime you like (oh anytime)It doesn't matter day or night ( said it doesn't matter)We can do whatever you (ohh)Wanna do it's up to youDon't fight the feeling that you feel (don't fight the feelin)I can tell that its real (oh girl)So won't you have me as your manWhy you say I'm just a friendOh baby you (oh baby you)Got what I need But you say I'm just a friend But you say I'm just a friend Cos I can be your Fantasy (Can I be your ...I can be your fantasy)But you say I'm just a friend But you say I'm just a friend (Mario...Mario ...)
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Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall (born April 8, 1964,Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey) better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989. In 2008, "Just a Friend" made #100 on VH1's list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time. more »
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Written by: Marcel Theo Hall
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Just a Friend" by Biz Markie was released in September 1989. |
Album AttributionThe song is included as a track on Markie's second studio album, "The Biz Never Sleeps.” |
Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it the rapper’s highest-charting single. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Just a Friend" is known for its distinctive scenes featuring Biz Markie wearing a powdered wig, playing a piano and singing off-key. |
Bootstrap StoryMarkie wrote "Just a Friend" based on his personal experiences when a woman he was interested in romantically told him they could be just friends. |
CollaborationsThe song has been sampled and interpolated by numerous artists, such as Ghostface Killah, Mario, and Austin Mahone. |
Song's LegacyIn 2008, the enduring popularity of "Just a Friend" led it to be ranked at number 100 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs. |
Shout-OutsRolling Stone Magazine mentioned "Just a Friend" as one of the greatest one-hit wonders of all time. |
Pitch-Perfect AppearanceThe song was also featured prominently in the 2009 hit movie "The Hangover." |
Memorable LyricsKnown for its repetitive theme and catchy chorus, "Oh baby, you, you got what I need. But you say he's just a friend..." |
Song's Uplifting ToneDespite its themes of unrequited love and friend-zoning, "Just a Friend" has a light and almost cheerful tone that has made it a fan-favorite. |
GrammyIt was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, but lost to Young MC's "Bust A Move." |
Global RecognitionThe song's fame wasn't just limited to the U.S., it reached number 24 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1990. |
Song's Structure"Just a Friend" features Markie alternately rapping and singing, giving the song its unique and enjoyable flavor. |
Sample OriginThe song includes a sample of the 1968 song "You Got What I Need" recorded by Freddie Scott. |
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