| "Friends" | |||||
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| Single by Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim from the album Larger than Life | |||||
| Released | 1989 | ||||
| Genre | Pop | ||||
| Length | 4:30 | ||||
| Label | MCA | ||||
| Writer | André Cymone, Jody Watley, Eric Barrier, William Griffin | ||||
| Producer | André Cymone | ||||
| Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim singles chronology | |||||
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"Friends" was the second single from Jody Watley's second album, Larger Than Life. "Friends" like her previous single "Real Love" became a multi-format top 10 smash, reaching the top ten of the pop, R&B and dance charts, as well as being her biggest single in the UK since her debut "Looking for a New Love". The song was one of the first ever to feature a rap artist (Eric B & Rakim) and a singer. "Friends" appeared in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the week of July 8, 1989, ascending 54-40. Seven weeks later, the single peaked at #9 for one week.
