Mp3: Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin)

Written by Alan Menken (composer) and Howard Ashman (lyricist), the song was originally inspired by jive singers like Cab Calloway and jazz pianist Fats Waller.

To avoid direct competition with Robin Williams' legacy, Smith consciously chose to "infuse the character with a timeless version of myself". Dual Versions: Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) MP3

Stays closer to the theatrical jazz structure while adding Smith's personal flair. Written by Alan Menken (composer) and Howard Ashman

A full hip-hop/rap collaboration featuring DJ Khaled that samples classic beats like Erik B. & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul". Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) MP3