Here's how 'Friend Like Me' came to be in 'Aladdin' The show's Tony-winning director and Genie talk about how the showstopper was built.

Will Smith revealed he was afraid to play Genie in 'Aladdin,' but the song 'Friend Like Me' showed him how he could make his own mark in the role.

Will Smith Breaks Into 'Aladdin' Song "Friend Like Me" With The Roots Smith, who plays Genie in the live-action 'Aladdin' remake, stopped by 'The Tonight Show' to talk the importance of sampling ...