Format 12", 7", cassette, CD Length 4:32 | Recorded 1991 (1991) | |
Released August 25, 1992 (1992-08-25) Genre New jack swinghip hop soul | ||
"Real Love" is a song performed by Mary J. Blige, issued as the second single from her debut studio album What's the 411?. The song was Blige's first top ten pop hit, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. It also reached #1 on both the Billboard R&B and rhythmic charts. The song samples Audio Two's 1987 hit "Top Billin'".
Contents
The single was certified gold on November 4, 1992.
Track listing
- Real Love (Album Version) – 4:30
- Real Love (Hip-Hop Mix) (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.) – 5:00
- Real Love (A Cappella) – 3:32
- Real Love (Hip-Hop Club Mix) (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.) – 4:40
- Real Love (Instrumental) – 4:38
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Marcus Raboy.
Toby Lightman version
In 2004, American pop rock singer-songwriter Toby Lightman covered "Real Love" and included it as the closing track on the re-release of her debut studio album Little Things. The song was issued as the third and final single from the album; and it peaked at #35 on the Billboard top 40 chart.
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Charles Jensen.