"Somebody Else" is a song recorded by American R&B singer-songwriter Mario, featuring guest vocals from Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was released in the United States as a digital download on May 21, 2013, on RCA Records.
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 samples the 1975 song "Remember the Rain", by American R&B group 21st Century.[4]
Background
Through his official Twitter page, on May 17, 2013, he confirmed that he has been working with Polow Da Don, for the track "Somebody Else" featuring rapper Nicki Minaj.[5][6] R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean recorded a demo of the song[7] as did Chris Brown who considered the song for his album Fortune.[8]
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.[13] The video premiered on July 8, 2013 on MTV Jams and it was premiered on July 10, 2013 on BET's 106 & Park.[14] 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 |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[16] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 27 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[18] | 12 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 32 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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