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Somebody Else (Mario song)

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"Somebody Else"
Song

"Somebody Else" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Mario, featuring guest vocals from rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was released in the United States as a digital download on May 21, 2013, on RCA Records. Originally intended to be the lead single from his upcoming fifth studio album, then-titled Evolve but was later scrapped.[1] The record heavily samples the 1975 song "Remember the Rain", by American R&B group 21st Century.[2]

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.[3][4] R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean recorded a demo of the song[5] as did Chris Brown who considered the song for his album Fortune.[6]

Music video

The video was filmed on May 25, 2013 and directed by Alexandre Moors.[7] The video premiered on July 8, 2013 on MTV Jams and it was premiered on July 10, 2013 on BET's 106 & Park.[8] The video chronicles the dramatic ending of a relationship as Mario and Nicki square off in the video.

Track listing

  • Digital download[9]
  1. "Somebody Else" (featuring Nicki Minaj) - 4:10

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 27

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States May 21, 2013[9] Digital download RCA Records

References

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/MarioSoulTruth/status/365329161205727232
  2. ^ 21st Century - Remember The Rain on YouTube
  3. ^ Twitter / MarioSoulTruth: S/O to @PolowDaDon!!! ONE OF
  4. ^ Twitter / MarioSoulTruth: Yooww! Just heard the final
  5. ^ Frank Ocean – Somebody Else | Free MP3 Download
  6. ^ New Music: Chris Brown – Somebody Else
  7. ^ "Mario f/ Nicki Minaj "Somebody Else" (Alexandre Moors, dir.)". May 21, 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  8. ^ http://mariosoultruth.com/2013/07/05/somebody-else-video-to-premiere-next-week/
  9. ^ a b iTunes - Music - Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Mario
  10. ^ "Mario Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.