Cupid (112 song)
Appearance
"Cupid" | ||||
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Single by 112 | ||||
from the album 112 | ||||
Released | May 16, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1995—1996 Daddy's House Recording Studios New York City, New York Purple Dragon Studios Atlanta, Georgia | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:12 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Arnold Hennings | |||
112 singles chronology | ||||
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"Cupid" on YouTube |
"Cupid" is the third and final single released from 112's debut album of the same name. Slim sings lead on the song. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, their third top 40 hit on both charts. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling 1,000,000 copies.
Music video
Directed by Dante Ariola and Jay Papke,[1] the video features the band singing their affections towards a woman while standing or sitting on a chair.
Formats and track listing
- Europe CD maxi-single[2]
- 1. "Cupid" – 4:12
- 2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- 3. "I Can't Believe" (featuring Faith Evans) – 5:32
- 4. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- US 7"[3]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- 2. "Only You" – 4:21
- US 12"[4]
- A1. "Cupid" – 4:13
- A2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- A3. "I Can't Believe" (featuring Faith Evans) – 5:32
- B1. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- B2. "I Can't Believe" (Instrumental) – 5:32
- US 12" (Promo)[5]
- A. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- B. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- US CD single[6]
- 1. "Cupid" – 4:12
- 2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- 3. "I Can't Believe" – 5:32
- 4. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- 5. "I Can't Believe" (Instrumental) – 5:32
- US CD single (Cardboard Sleeve)[7]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- 2. "This Is Your Day" – 4:47
- US CD single (Promo)[8]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
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References
- ^ "112 - "Cupid"". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: The Hot 100." Billboard 1997 Year In Music. Billboard. 1997.
- ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 31, 1998. p. 76. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – 112 – Cupid". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 20, 2015.