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artist

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, with background vocals by R&B artist

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. The song was recorded for Father MC's debut album ''

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'' and released as the second

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for the album in October 1990. It samples "

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" by

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Music video

The official music video was directed by

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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

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. *executive production: Andre Harrell, Sean Combs *production: Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney

Chart performance

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References

{{Authority control 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