"4Ever" is a song by American singer

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. It was written by Lil' Mo along with

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, Craig Love, and

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for her second album, ''

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'' (2003), while production was helmed by Cox and Love. Prior to its official physical release, the song was serviced to radio stations through airplay in early December 2002. Upon its release, critics referred to the single as an "uptempo wedding" ode. In the United States, it reached number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Music video

On January 19, 2003, a two-day filming shoot began for the music video of "4Ever", which was directed by

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. The video initially premiered on

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in late February 2003. The synopsis of the video focuses on Lil' Mo's reminiscent memories of her boyfriend as she climbs the stairs of an apartment. Each step she takes, Mo receives a flashback, one of which of course features

Track listings and formats

;CD single # "4 Ever" (Album Version) (featuring

) — 4:34 # "4 Ever" (Album Version w/ No Intro) (featuring

) — 3:55 # "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro) — 4:34 # "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ No Intro) — 3:55 # "4 Ever" (Instrumental) — 4:34 # "4 Ever" (TV Track) (featuring

) — 4:34 # "4 Ever" (A Cappella) (featuring

) — 4:30 12" vinyl # "4 Ever" (Album Version) # "4 Ever" (Album Version) (No Intro) # "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro) # "4 Ever" (No Rap Version) (No Intro) # "

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" (Amended Version) (featuring

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) # "

" (Instrumental) # "4 Ever" (Instrumental) # "4 Ever" (Acappella) Remix vinyl # "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (featuring

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) # "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Instrumental) # "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Acappella) (featuring

) # " 21 Answers" (featuring

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 2002 songs 2003 singles 2003 songs Lil' Mo songs Fabolous songs Music videos directed by Benny Boom Songs written by Bryan-Michael Cox Songs written by Craig Love Songs written by Lil' Mo Songs written by Fabolous Song recordings produced by Bryan-Michael Cox