Just Friends (Hayden James song)
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| Single by Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews | ||||
| Released | 27 April 2018 | |||
| Format | Digital download, streaming | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
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| "Just Friends" on YouTube | ||||
"Just Friends" is a song by Australian singer Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews. It was released on 27 April 2018 via the Future Classic label.[1] The song has peaked at number 26 on the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming James' highest-charting single.[2]
Critical reception
Robin 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
Digital download
- "Just Friends" – 3:58
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 26 |
| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA) | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews) – Single by Hayden James". iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- 1 2 "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 16 June 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.
- ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #492". auspOp. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.