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| Mario | ||
| Features | Nicki Minaj | |
| Released | May 20, 2013
(Officially May 21, 2013) | |
| Recorded | 2013 | |
| Format | Digital download | |
| Genre | R&B, soul, hip hop | |
| Length | 4:09 | |
| Label | RCA Records | |
| Writer | Mario Barrett, Onika Maraj | |
| Producer | Polow da Don | |
| Single information | ||
| Single release | May 28, 2013 | |
| Video release | July 9, 2013 | |
| ←Last single "Tonight I'm Getting Over You (Remix)" |
Next single→ "Twerk It" | |
"Somebody Else" is a song by Mario from his canceled fifth studio album, which features guest vocals by Nicki Minaj. The song serves as the lead single from the album. It was written by Mario and Minaj, and was produced by Polow da Don. It was released online on May 20, 2013, and was officially released on May 21, as a digital download, impacted Urban radio on May 28, and Rhythmic radio on July 9. A music video was shot on May 25, and premiered on VEVO on July 8.
Background[]
On May 16, 2013, Minaj and Mario had a very flirtatious conversation on Twitter. The next day they revealed that they were tweeting lyrics from their new song together called "Somebody Else." They said the song will be released on May 20 on iTunes and the next day will be its official release. [1] As planned, "Somebody Else" was released on May 21 as a digital download through iTunes.[2] The song was released to Urban radio on May 28,[3] and it was the third most added song of the week. It was later released to Rhythmic crossover radio on July 9.[4]
Composition[]
"Somebody Else" was written by Mario Barrett, and Onika Maraj, and it was produced by Polow da Don.[5] The song is an upbeat tempo track featuring thumbing percussion, with hip-hop influences and sampled vocals in the hook.[6]
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'."[6][7] RnB Magazine called it "hot music" and a summer hit.[7] ThisisRnB.com acclaimed Minaj's verse and Polow Da Don's production, calling those "impressive" and "infectious", respectively.[8]
Music Video[]
| Music Video | Information | |
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Premiere | July 9, 2013 |
| Filmed | May 25, 2013 | |
| Director | Alexandre Moors | |
| Producer | Jonathan Lia | |
| Production co | Good Company | |
| Exec. producer | Jonathan Lia & Brian Welsh | |
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| Choreographer | ||
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| Source | VideoStatic | |
On March 17, 2013, a fan asked Nicki were they planning a music video for the song. She replied with, "Yup".[9] The video will be shot by Alexandre Moors at New York City. On May 25, 2013, Mario confirmed he was shooting the video for the song.[10] The video premiered on VEVO July 9, 2013.
Stills[]
Behind the Scenes[]
A behind the scenes video was released on June 17, 2013. Another behind the scenes video by Mario with Nicki was released on June 28, 2013.
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Charts[]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 39 |
| US R&B Songs | 12 |
Release history[]
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | May 21, 2013 | Digital download[2] |
| May 28, 2013 | Urban radio[3] | |
| July 9, 2013 | Rhythmic radio[4] |
Lyrics[]
"Somebody Else" (Mario ft. Nicki Minaj)[11] |
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{{{lyrics}}} I never saw the day coming {{{lyrics}}} Now I’m alone, said she wanna be gone, yeah {{{lyrics}}} You left me for somebody else now {{{lyrics}}} Girl your beauty {{{lyrics}}} Now I’m alone, said she wanna be gone, yeah {{{lyrics}}} You left me for somebody else now {{{lyrics}}} How would you have learned if I ain’t leave? {{{lyrics}}} Now I’m alone, said she wanna be gone, yeah {{{lyrics}}} You left me for somebody else now |
References[]
- ↑ Twitter: #SomebodyElse drops Monday. On iTunes Tuesday. @MarioSoulTruth featuring me 😜- n there ya have it barbz... Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 iTunes: Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single Mario Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Radio 1 Rodos Greece New Songs On The Radio R&B/Hip-Hop Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ↑ Rap-Up.com Mario Taps Nicki Minaj for New Single ‘Somebody Else’ Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 DJ Booth: Mario - Somebody Else Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 RnB Magazine: HOT NEW MUSIC ALERT: Mario ft. Nicki Minaj- SOMEBODY ELSE Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ ThisisRnB.com New Music: Mario feat. Nicki Minaj – Somebody Else (CDQ) Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: Yup RT“@clintbeezy: @NICKIMINAJ y'all plan on a video for this one?!?!” Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: NYC | OMW 2 SET | FEELING BLESSED | HARD WORK | REAL MUSIC | SOMEBODY ELSE | ALEX MOORE| LEEESSSGIT!!! http://instagram.com/p/ZwTwD6H14k/ Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ↑ Rap Genius: Mario – Somebody Else Lyrics Retrieved May 21, 2013.