Today (June 8) is National Best Friend Day, and many are reminiscing about past friendships, thanking the friends they have maintained, and making plans for the future to further strengthen their ties. increase.
As the soundtrack for Best Friend’s Love Day, vibe From popular R&B tunes and hip-hop classics to contemporary musings on the power of platonic connections, we’ve compiled a list of tracks about friendship.
Some songs aim to evoke the warm, fuzzy feelings you get when spending time together, while others focus on the true definition of friendship and why it’s so hard for people in the entertainment industry to form genuine bonds. There is also a song that reflects the
From Destiny’s Child to King Vong, Whitney to Houdini, here are our favorite songs to celebrate National Best Friend Day.
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“Girl” – Destiny’s Child
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Did Bay really have to yell Kelly’s errands to the entire restaurant? Probably not, but she did so out of love for her best friend, who seems to be in a bad relationship.
video of fulfilled destiny Your Favorite ‘Girl’ Is Inspired By The Ultimate Friendship ShowSex and the City, Both Beyoncé and Michelle perfectly capture the emotion of the song as they try to convince Rowland that her man is no good. Years later, it was revealed that the song was based on a real-life abusive relationship and attempts by the group’s mates to help her escape. Rowland delves further into trauma with her 2013 hit “Dirty Laundry.”
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“Best Friend” – Brandy
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A certified classic from Brandy’s self-titled debut album, “Best Friend” has stood the test of time thanks to the timeless songwriting of Keith Crouch and Glenn McKinney.
A teenage B-Rocka may not have written this track, but she dedicated the groove to her brother Ray-J, a bond that has continued to grow throughout his nearly three-decade career.
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“Count On Me” – Whitney Houston ft. CeCe Winans
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Whitney Houston called on CeCe Winans for this timeless duet intended to encapsulate the power of friendship portrayed in the 1995 Houston film. Waiting to exhale
The talented singers exchange poems about lasting friendships and encourage each other to reach out in times of need, something Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria and Robin know all too well. Thing.
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“How are your friends” – TLC
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Sometimes I feel like turning up the volume with a classic 90’s R&B record. TLC’s “What About Your Friends” is a favorite among many.
In addition to the themes of loyalty and being there for each other “over the hardships,” Oh…about the TLC chip The song introduced the late Lisa “Lefteye” Lopez to many as a rapper with a one-of-a-kind flow that would continue to bless our speakers until her untimely death in 2002. Did.
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“My Ni**a” – YG
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YG hit the radio in 2014 with this anthem of friendship thanks to its catchy yet controversial hook, production by Mustard, and a bar that sang about staying loyal to those who made it through the trenches. made it simple enough.
Featuring Lil Wayne’s fire verse and Nicki Minaj’s “my b**ches” flip, this remix stands out in YG’s entire catalogue.
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“Down for My Niers” – C-Murder
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YG’s “My Ni**a” takes a lot of inspiration from this no-limit classic, and C-Murder’s “Down For My Ni**az” is also about riding for friends in hell and high waves. I was focused on doing
The anthem has special meaning for up-and-coming artist Snoop Dogg. After a tumultuous time at Death Row Records, he found his place in No Limit and made lifelong friendships with their ‘soldiers’ even at their lowest point. This love is so real that Snoop and No Limit founder Master P will continue to work together in business, and the two will soon be introducing Snoop and his cereal to Walmart stores nationwide.
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“Evil Twins” – King Von ft. Lil Dark
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Lil Durk teamed up with the late King Vong on ‘Evil Twins’ for Vong’s posthumous album in 2022 what does it mean to be king The album was quickly certified as a blockbuster thanks to social media.
The two Chicago spitters are hard at work on aggressive productions, while ensuring their “twins” are scrupulous enough to get through any situation for each other, and they’re on the way. We absorb each other’s good and bad habits.
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“Friends” – The Carters
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The Carters have it all on their track “Friends,” with Bay boasting “Ride or Die” praying for her regularly, and Hobb’s list of their closest friends. and unwittingly tells the world why his friendship with Ye was in jeopardy. wall at some point.
Kanye West was reportedly upset that Hobb didn’t attend his 2014 wedding to Kim Kardashian. But the Brooklyn native says his absence was justified as he and his wife Beyoncé were going through a tough time due to issues they would later address on their 2016 album. lemonade.
“When my wife and I are arguing, I don’t go to anyone/I don’t care if the house burns, I’m dead, ni**a, I won’t leave/Thai-he’s done grieving After that, take care of my children/If you don’t understand that, we’re not going to be friends.”
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“Real Friends” – Kanye West ft. Ty Dolla $ign
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West also delved into the intricacies of friendship in his 2016 song “Real Friends,” in which he’s often too busy to spend time with his loved ones. He even calls himself a “dead cousin”.
He also questions people around him, from “friends” demanding bills to be paid, to family members infamous for stealing and extorting laptops. Sure, sometimes friendship isn’t everything.
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“I Ain’t Mad at Cha” – 2Pac
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“I Ain’t Mad At Cha” from 2Pac’s fourth studio album All Eyes On Me The song was released as the album’s fourth and final single in 1996, just two days after Shakur’s death.
Ellie’s video, which features the rapper in heaven with dead celebrities, sees Puck comforting a friend who witnessed his murder and feeling guilty about his death. Considered one of 2Pac’s masterpieces, the song itself is an MC that poetically expresses friendships and relationships that fade with the passage of time.
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“Best Friend” – Saweetie ft. Doja Cat
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Saweetie hit big with “Best Friend” featuring the industry’s “IT” girl, Doja Cat. Both show off their colorful looks while admiring each other and disrespecting toxic men in the accompanying video.
The song features two villains rousing each other in a club while Doja shows off her Bay Area princess’s flaky body and Soweetie demonstrates Doja’s love for Doja’s demeanor and hustler mentality. is played as if
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“Friends” – Houdini
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Houdini’s “Friends”, a classic 1984 song that sought to define true friendship by examining the behavior of so-called companions, laid the foundation for many of the aforementioned songs.
“Some people are okay, some treat you so cool / Some people mistake your kindness for a fool / Some people want to be with you because they’re funny / They come when you need money There are people.”
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“Just a Friend” – Biz Markie
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One of the most beloved songs about friendship in all genres, Biz Marquee’s “Just A Friend” is a “friend” that a potential partner is likely to be more than that. ’ is a hilarious consideration of dating in the dating world.
