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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Best Friend
| cover = Saweetie - Best Friend.png
| type = single
| artist = Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
| album = Pretty Bitch Music
| released = January 7, 2021
| recorded =
| genre =
| length = 2:35
| label = * Warner
* Artistry
| writer = * Diamont Harper
* Amala Dlamini
* Asia Smith
* Kaine
* Lukasz Gottwald
* Rocco Valdes
* Theron Thomas
| producer = * Dr. Luke
* Rocco Did It Again!
| chronology = Saweetie
| prev_title = Back to the Streets
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Slow Clap
| next_year = 2021
| misc =
}}
"'Best Friend'" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring fellow American rapper Doja Cat, released on January 7, 2021 as the third single from the former's upcoming debut studio album 'Pretty Bitch Music'. The song was written by the two performers along with Asia Smith, Kaine, Theron Thomas, and producers Dr. Luke and Rocco Did It Again!.
The song's first official remix features vocals from British rapper Stefflon Don, while the second features Chinese rapper VaVa. A third, with New Zealand rapper JessB and Australian singer Okenyo, a fourth, with South Korean singer Jamie and South Korean/Japanese rapper Chanmina, and fifth, with German rapper Katja Krasavice, were also released. The latter debuted at number one in Germany, becoming the first number-one single there for both Saweetie and Doja Cat. The single also won Saweetie her first Video Music Award for Best Art Direction. The song also received a nomination for Best Rap Song at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Background and release
On December 4, 2020, "Best Friend" was released prematurely on streaming platforms. Saweetie later took to social media to express her disappointment in her record label, Warner Records, in regards to handling the release. She stated: "I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I'm hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for 'best friends'. The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists' art." The single was later taken off streaming services the following day. "Best Friend" was then officially released on January 7, 2021 for digital download and streaming. The track was sent to both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on January 12, 2021.
Composition and reception
The hip hop song was described as a "danceable", "club-ready", and "fun, uptempo record that celebrates friendship." Lyrically the rappers highlight and hype up each other's beauty, success, independence, wealth, and loyalty.
Accolades
Music video
The Dave Meyers directed music video was released alongside the song on January 7, 2021. The video consists of Saweetie and Doja Cat in various settings including driving and posing in front of a bedazzled Tesla as well as jumping off of a cliff into the ocean. The video also features an appearance from Canadian comedian King Bach. Althea Legaspi of 'Rolling Stone' noted that they call out misogyny and celebrate camaraderie in the music video. Upon release, Saweetie was accused of stealing the concept of the music video from "BFF" by R&B duo Ceraadi. As of March 2022, the music video has 200 million views on YouTube.
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References
Category:2021 singles
Category:2021 songs
Category:Saweetie songs
Category:Doja Cat songs
Category:Number-one singles in Germany
Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke
Category:Songs written by Dr. Luke
Category:Songs written by Doja Cat
Category:Songs written by Saweetie
Category:Songs written by Theron Thomas
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director)
Category:Songs about loyalty
Category:Songs about friendship
Category:Songs about dancing
Category:Pop-rap songs
Category:Songs about alcohol
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