Real Friends (Camila Cabello song)
"Real Friends" | ||||
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Promotional single by Camila Cabello | ||||
from the album Camila | ||||
Released | December 7, 2017 | |||
Studio | Electric Feel Recording Studio (West Hollywood, California) | |||
Genre | Pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:34 | |||
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Camila Cabello promotional singles chronology | ||||
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"Real Friends" is a song recorded by
"Real Friends" was inspired by Cabello's dissatisfaction and loneliness from work-focused life in Los Angeles while she was finishing recording Camila. Music critics praised its acoustic sound and Cabello's vocals. "Real Friends" debuted in the top 100 of several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and Ireland. Although it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, it debuted at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
Background and release
"Real Friends" was written by Cabello, Frank Dukes, William Walsh, Louis Bell and Brian Lee, while production was handled by Dukes. Cabello was motivated to write the song when she was in Los Angeles finishing her debut solo album, Camila (2018). Dissatisfied with the city and its industrial environment, she found herself lonely and disappointed – prioritising work, without a social life.[5]
"Real Friends", the last song created for the album, was recorded at Electric Feel Recording Studios in
Composition and lyrics
"Real Friends" is a low-key song characterized by a minimalist production, with an
Lasting three minutes and 33 seconds, the song is influenced by
Reception
Critical response
"Real Friends" received media attention for its lyrics, which were speculated to be about Cabello's relationship with her former girl group
Chart performance
"Real Friends" debuted in the top 100 in Canada, the Netherlands, Scotland, Slovakia and Australia, while reaching the top 40 in Portugal, Denmark, Ireland and Belgium.
Track listing
- "Real Friends" – 3:36
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Camila.[6]
Publishing
- Published by Warner-Temerlane Publishing Corp.(BMI) O/b/O itself and Songs from the Dongs (BMI)
Recording
- Recorded at Electric Feel Recording Studios, West Hollywood, California
- Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Mastered at the Mastering Palace, New York City, New York
Personnel
- songwriting, lead vocals
- Frank Dukes – songwriting, production, guitar
- William Walsh – songwriting
- Vinylz – additional production
- recording engineering
- Brian Lee – songwriting, guitar
- Morning Estrada – recording engineering
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- John Hanes – engineering
- Kevin Peterson – mastering
- Ben Foran – guitar
Charts
Chart (2017–2018) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[31] | 86 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[37] | 20 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[38] | 34 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[28] | 60 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[39] | 59 |
Denmark ( Tracklisten)[33]
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32 |
France ( SNEP)[40]
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137 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[41] | 37 |
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[42] | 27 |
Ireland (IRMA)[34] | 39 |
Malaysia (RIM)[43] | 15 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] | 64 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[44] | 3 |
Portugal (AFP)[32] | 32 |
Scotland (OCC)[30] | 88 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[45] | 58 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[46] | 83 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[47] | 1 |
US | 6 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[48] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[49] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[50] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[51] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[52] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[53] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[54] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[55] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | December 7, 2017[a] | [36] |
Notes
Swae Lee reimagined version
"Real Friends" | ||||
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Single by Camila Cabello featuring Swae Lee | ||||
Released | August 16, 2018 | |||
Recorded | Electric Feel Recording Studios (West Hollywood, California) | |||
Length | 3:43 | |||
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Camila Cabello singles chronology | ||||
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Swae Lee singles chronology | ||||
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On August 16, 2018, a
Background
Speaking with Rolling Stone, when asked of all the features he did, does he have a favorite, Swae Lee addressed that,
I decided to work with Camila Cabello [on the reimagined version of “Real Friends”] even though that song went under the radar and they didn’t put the right push on it. But I was excited to work with Camila Cabello. I’m a fan of hers. We need to make another one, an original song. I feel like we would make a smash.[59]
Chart performance
The remix peaked at number 37 in Hungary
Track listing
- Digital download – reimagined version[2]
- "Real Friends" (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:43
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[62] | 4 |
Hungary ( Single Top 40)[60]
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37 |
Ireland (IRMA)[34] | 99 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[61] | 12 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[63] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | August 16, 2018 |
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References
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- ^ a b c d e "Real Friends (feat. Swae Lee) - Single by Camila Cabello". US: Epic Records / Syco Music. 2018-08-16 – via iTunes Store.
- ^ a b "New Music: Camila Cabello feat. Swae Lee – 'Real Friends'".
- ^ a b @Camila_Cabello (August 16, 2018). "ok I'm too excited to wait till Friday. #RealFriends coming out midnight ET" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Cabello, Camila (January 18, 2018). "Camila Cabello Talks 'Camila', Demi Lovato & Havana". YouTube. Interviewed by Zach Sang. Zach Sang Show. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Camila (liner notes). Camila Cabello. US: Epic Records / Syco Music. 2018. p. 8, 10. 88985472222.
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External links
- Audio (Original version) on YouTube
- Audio (Reimagined version) on YouTube