Just Friends (Hayden James song)

"Just Friends"
"Just Friends"
Single by Hayden James featuring Boy Matthews
from the album Between Us
Released	27 April 2018
Length	3:58
Label	Future Classic
Songwriter(s)	Hayden Luby; James Norton;
Producer(s)	Hayden James; Cassian;
Hayden James singles chronology
Boy Matthews singles chronology
Music video
	"Just Friends" on YouTube

"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]

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

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

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[2]	26
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)	4

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[8]	86
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[9]	8
Chart (2019)	Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[10]	23

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[11]	Platinum	70,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "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.

[1] "Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews) – Single by Hayden James". iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 April 2018.

[Aus-2] "Hayden James feat. Boy Matthews – Just Friends". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 10 November 2018.

[3] "Listen: Hayden James - 'Just Friends' ft. Boy Matthews". Clash Music. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.

[4] "HAYDEN JAMES RELEASES NEW TUNE "JUST FRIENDS"; OUT NOW ON FUTURE CLASSIC". EDM Identity. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.

[5] "HAYDEN JAMES Announces national tour in support of recent single "JUST FRIENDS"". Amnplify. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.

[6] "Just Friends Paul Woodford Remix". Apple Music. 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.

[7] "Just Friends Mat Joe Remix". Apple Music. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.

[8] "ARIA End of Year Singles 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2019.

[9] "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

[10] "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-11] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 February 2020.

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