Friend of Mine (Kelly Price song)

"Friend of Mine"
"Friend of Mine"
Single by Kelly Price featuring R. Kelly and Ronald Isley
from the album Soul of a Woman
Released	May 5, 1998
Genre	R&B
Length	5:29 (album); 6:17 (remix)
Label	T-Neck; Island;
Songwriter(s)	Anthony Dent; Steve Jordan; Kelly Price; Jeffrey Walker; Robert Kelly;
Producer(s)	Anthony Dent; Stevie J.; J-Dub; R. Kelly;
Kelly Price singles chronology
R. Kelly singles chronology
Ronald Isley singles chronology

"Friend of Mine" is a song recorded by singer Kelly Price. It spent five weeks at number 1 on the U.S. R&B chart and was awarded a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.

In the song, Price details how her lover was stolen by her best friend.

The song became a pop hit in 1998, peaking at number 12 on the U.S. Pop chart. A remix was made of the song featuring R. Kelly and Ronald Isley.

Remix Music video

The music video for the remix is directed by Hype Williams.

The video opens with Biggs (Ronald Isley) returning to his goddaughter Kelly. In tears, Kelly says she just discovered that her best friend had been sleeping with her husband (R. Kelly). Outraged to hear this, Biggs tells Kelly to call up her ex so he can talk to him. Kelly reluctantly does so and the song ends with Biggs scolding her ex for what he did while Kelly says she doesn't want him anymore.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[1]	19
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[2]	26
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[3]	24
Scotland (OCC)^[4]	86
UK Singles (OCC)^[5]	25
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[6]	5
US Billboard Hot 100^[7]	12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[8]	1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[9]	33

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[10]	72
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs (Billboard)^[11]	10

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[13]	Gold	600,000^[12]

References

^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 45, 1998" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
^ "Kelly Price – Friend of Mine" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
^ "Kelly Price – Friend of Mine". Top 40 Singles.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
^ "Kelly Price Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "Kelly Price Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
^ "Kelly Price Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1998". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
^ "R&B Rap Hip-Hop Year-End Charts - 1998 - Soul System". www.soulsystem.it.
^ "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
^ "American single certifications – Price, Kelly – Friend of Mine". Recording Industry Association of America.

[sc_Dutch40_Kelly_Price-1] "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 45, 1998" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.

[sc_Dutch100_Kelly_Price-2] "Kelly Price – Friend of Mine" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

[sc_New_Zealand_Kelly_Price-3] "Kelly Price – Friend of Mine". Top 40 Singles.

[sc_Scotland_Kelly_Price-4] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

[sc_UK_Kelly_Price-5] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

[sc_UKrandb_Kelly_Price-6] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Kelly_Price-7] "Kelly Price Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Kelly_Price-8] "Kelly Price Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Kelly_Price-9] "Kelly Price Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2014.

[10] "Billboard Top 100 – 1998". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2010-08-28.

[11] "R&B Rap Hip-Hop Year-End Charts - 1998 - Soul System". www.soulsystem.it.

[12] "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.

[United_StatesPrice,_KellyFriend_of_MinesingleCertRef-13] "American single certifications – Price, Kelly – Friend of Mine". Recording Industry Association of America.

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v t e Kelly Price
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Soul of a Woman Mirror Mirror One Family: A Christmas Album Priceless This Is Who I Am Kelly Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing
Singles	"Friend of Mine" "Secret Love" "It's Gonna Rain" "Love Sets You Free (Remix)" "As We Lay" "You Should've Told Me" "Mirror, Mirror" "In Love at Christmas" "Take It 2 The Head" "Someday" "How Does It Feel (Married Your Girl)" "He Proposed" "God's Gift" "Healing" "Tired" "Not My Daddy" "Himaholic"
Featured singles	"Nothin' Move But the Money" "You and Me" "Heartbreak Hotel
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v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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