Be Real (Kid Ink song)
| "Be Real" | ||||
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 Cover artwork for the official remix | ||||
| Single by Kid Ink featuring Dej Loaf | ||||
| from the album Full Speed | ||||
| Released | March 31, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
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| "Be Real" on YouTube | ||||
"Be Real" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kid Ink. The song was released on March 31, 2015 by Tha Alumni Music Group, 88 Classic and RCA Records, as the third single from his third studio album Full Speed (2015). The track was produced by frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, J Gramm and Twice as Nice and features a hook by Dej Loaf.[1]
Music video
A music video for "Be Real", directed by Mike Ho, was filmed in a church.[2] On March 12, 2015, MTV released an exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the filmings.[3] The music video was released on March 31, 2015.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 155 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 43 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 12 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] | 4 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2015) | position |
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| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 24 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Kevin Goddard (24 January 2015). "Kid Ink - Be Real Feat. DeJ Loaf (Prod. By DJ Mustard) - Stream & Listen [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Video: Kid Ink feat. DeJ Loaf – 'Be Real'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ Rob Markman (March 12, 2015). "There's A Bloodbath In Kid Ink's Upcoming "Be Real" Video: Watch Our BTS Footage". MTV. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kid Ink – Be Real". Recording Industry Association of America.