| "Just a Friend 2002" | ||||
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| Single by Mario | ||||
| from the album Mario | ||||
| B-side | "Braid My Hair" | |||
| Released | April 22, 2002 | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
| Label | J | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Harold Lilly, John Smith, Biz Markie | |||
| Producer(s) | Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell | |||
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"Just a Friend 2002" is a song by American R&B singer Mario, written by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Harold Lilly, John Smith, and Biz Markie. It is a loose cover of Markie's hit "Just a Friend" and was the first single released from Mario's self-titled debut album. Mario's version is different, as the story is changed from a man who discovers his girlfriend has been cheating on him to a story about unrequited love. Produced by Campbell, the song was released in April 2002 and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 2002.