Somebody Else (Mario song)
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| "Somebody Else" | ||||
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Mario featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 4:09 | |||
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"Somebody Else" is a song recorded by American
It was intended to be the lead single for his then-upcoming fifth studio album, but would only be a standalone single due to Mario scrapping the whole album and departing from the label.[2][3]
The record heavily
Background
Through his official Twitter page, on May 17, 2013, he confirmed that he has been working with
Composition
"Somebody Else" was written by Mario and Nicki Minaj, and it was produced by Polow da Don.[9] The song is an upbeat tempo track featuring thumbing percussion, with hip-hop influences and sampled vocals in the hook.[10]
Critical reception
"Somebody Else" was praised by R&B music critics, many of them adored Minaj's verse. Critics also commented that people may love or hate this song, because of the meaning of it: "getting dumped and watching the man or woman you love run straight into the arms of 'Somebody Else'."[10][11] RnB Magazine called it "hot music" and a summer hit.[11] ThisisRnB.com acclaimed Minaj's verse and Polow Da Don's production, calling those "impressive" and "infectious", respectively.[12]
Music video
The video was filmed on May 25, 2013 and directed by Alexandre Moors. The video chronicles the dramatic ending of a relationship as Mario and Nicki square off in the video.
Track listing
- Digital download[15]
- "Somebody Else" (featuring Nicki Minaj) - 4:09
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 27 |
| US | 12 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 32 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | May 21, 2013[15] | Digital download | RCA Records |
References
- ^ "Somebody Else". Warner Chappell Music. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ @MarioSoulTruth (August 8, 2013). "So excited to share #evolve with the world in October!" (Tweet). Retrieved August 9, 2013 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Mario: Where Are They Now?". 29 September 2016.
- ^ Soderberg, Brandon (18 July 2013). "Rap Songs of the Week: Mario & Nicki Minaj's Mature Rap & B Ballad". Spin.
- ^ Twitter / MarioSoulTruth: S/O to @PolowDaDon!!! ONE OF
- ^ Twitter / MarioSoulTruth: Yooww! Just heard the final
- ^ Frank Ocean – Somebody Else | Free MP3 Download Archived 2013-06-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ New Music: Chris Brown – Somebody Else
- ^ Rap-Up.com Mario Taps Nicki Minaj for New Single ‘Somebody Else’ Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ a b DJ Booth: Mario - Somebody Else Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ a b RnB Magazine: HOT NEW MUSIC ALERT: Mario ft. Nicki Minaj- SOMEBODY ELSE Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ ThisisRnB.com New Music: Mario feat. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else (CDQ) Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mario f/ Nicki Minaj "Somebody Else" (Alexandre Moors, dir.)". VideoStatic. May 21, 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Somebody Else Video to Premiere Next Week". MarioSoutTruth. July 5, 2013. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013.
- ^ a b iTunes - Music - Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Mario
- ^ "Mario Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Mario Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.