Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) | EXCLUSIVE |

Will Smith puts a hip-hop spin on "Friend Like Me" for Aladdin.

The 2019 Aladdin soundtrack features multiple variations of the track: Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin)

: Initial reactions were mixed due to the iconic nature of Robin Williams' original performance. However, many critics and fans praised Smith for making the role his own by leaning into his hip-hop roots rather than attempting a direct imitation. Will Smith puts a hip-hop spin on "Friend

: A rap-heavy remix featuring DJ Khaled . : A rap-heavy remix featuring DJ Khaled

: In the film, the sequence is a 2-minute and 35-second CGI-heavy performance where the Genie transforms into various forms—such as a chauffeur and a tailor—to impress Aladdin.

: Smith revealed that he found his "spin" on the character by sampling the drum beat from the Honeydrippers' "Impeach the President," allowing him to deliver a "Fresh Prince-style" flow.