: Ne-Yo is seen in a dapper tuxedo and bowler hat, dancing through a mansion while performing magic tricks like making furniture fly and creating puffs of smoke.
: The video includes brief clips of animation from the original 1992 film and several visual references to the Genie's character. Ne-Yo - Friend Like Me (Audio)
: Chris Walden and David Foster provided the brassy horn and string arrangements that drive the song's energy. Visual Content : Ne-Yo is seen in a dapper tuxedo
: The sound was heavily inspired by the big-band styles of Cab Calloway and jazz pianist Fats Waller . Visual Content : The sound was heavily inspired
Ne-Yo ’s cover of was the lead single for the 2015 compilation album We Love Disney . Produced by 16-time Grammy winner David Foster , the track reimagines the high-energy showtune originally made famous by Robin Williams in Disney's 1992 animated classic, Aladdin . Musical Style & Production
While the "Audio" version is the studio track, an accompanying music video directed by features Ne-Yo channeling the Genie’s magical essence.
: The production features a full live-sound feel, including piano by David Foster, drums by Vinnie Colaiuta, and bass by Brian Bromberg.