"I'll Do 4 U" is a song by American
hip hop
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artist
Father MC
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Born on September 26, 1967 in Brooklyn, he grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens. ...
, with background vocals by
R&B artist
Mary J. Blige
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. The song was recorded for Father MC's debut album ''
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'' and released as the second
single
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Songs
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for the album in October 1990. It samples "
Got to Be Real
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Composition
Sheet mus ...
" by
Cheryl Lynn
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.
Music video
The official music video was directed by
Antoine Fuqua
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.
Track listings
;12", Vinyl
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Version) - 3:03
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Version) - 5:04
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Acappella) - 5:06
;12", Vinyl (Promo)
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Version) - 3:03
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Instrumental) - 3:03
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Version) - 5:04
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Instrumental) - 5:04
#"I'll Do 4 U" (Acappella) - 5:06
Personnel
Information taken from
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.
*executive production: Andre Harrell, Sean Combs
*production: Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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1990 songs
1990 singles
Father MC songs
Uptown Records singles
MCA Records singles
New jack swing songs
Number-one singles in New Zealand
Songs written by David Foster
Songs written by David Paich
Song recordings produced by Cory Rooney