"Just Friends" is a song by Australian singer
Hayden James
Hayden James is an Australian DJ, songwriter and record producer from Sydney. He is signed to the Future Classic label.
Personal life
Hayden James is married to Sydney artist Jennifer Lia. James became a father in 2020.
Career 2013–2018: '' ...
featuring Boy Matthews. It was released on 27 April 2018 as the second single from James' debut studio album ''
Between Us'' (2019). The song has peaked at number 26 on the
ARIA Singles Chart
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ...
, becoming James' highest-charting single.
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
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Disclosure
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Arts and media
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here, a pop-edged underground sound making it on its own terms."
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." Amnplify said "
tis 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."
Track listing
Digital download
# "Just Friends" – 3:58
Digital download
# "Just Friends"
(Paul Woodford remix) – 6:50
# "Just Friends"
(Paul Woodford dub) – 5:17
Digital download
# "Just Friends"
(Mat Joe remix) – 3:01
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2018 singles
2018 songs
Hayden James songs
Songs written by Hayden James