"I Can Love You" is a 1997 song by R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Produced by Rodney Jerkins, and featuring a rap cameo by Lil' Kim, it was released as the second single from Blige's third album, Share My World.
[edit] Overview
In addition to featuring Lil Kim herself, the song also features a sample of the song, "Queen Bitch," a track from Kim's debut album Hard Core. "I Can Love You" is also notable for being one of producer Rodney Jerkins' earliest hits.
[edit] Release and reaction
"I Can Love You" was issued as a radio-only promotional single single in America. Ultimately, it peaked at number two on the R&B singles chart and number twenty-eight on the American pop chart. In the UK, the song was released as the b-side to "Missing You".
[edit] Music video
The music video was shot in June 1997 at a house and forest, Mary and other people are partying and having fun in the video
[edit] Chart performance
| Chart (1997) |
Peak
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| US Billboard Hot 100 |
21 |
| U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |
2 |
[edit] Personnel
- Lead vocals by Mary J. Blige
- Background vocals by Mary J. Blige and LaTonya Blige-DaCosta
- Rap written and performed by Lil' Kim
- Produced by Rodney Jerkins
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| Studio albums |
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| Live albums |
- The Tour
- My Collection of Love Songs (Live)
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| Home media |
- 411 Videos
- Live from Los Angeles
- An Intimate Evening with Mary J. Blige: Live from The House of Blues
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| Concert tours |
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