The Actual (song)

"The Actual"
Single by All City
from the album Metropolis Gold
B-side	"Priceless"
Released	June 9, 1998
Recorded	1997
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:12
Label	MCA
Songwriter(s)	Greg Valentine, J. Mega, Chris Martin
Producer(s)	DJ Premier
All City singles chronology
"The Actual" (1998) "The Hot Joint" (1998)

"The Actual" was the lead single released from All City's debut album, Metropolis Gold. The song was produced by legendary producer DJ Premier and became the biggest hit in All City's brief career, peaking at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles.

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "The Actual" (Clean) – 4:14
2. "The Actual" (Dirty) – 4:12
3. "The Actual" (Instrumental) – 4:15

B-Side

1. "Priceless" (Clean) – 4:14
2. "Priceless" (Dirty) – 4:10
3. "Priceless" (Instrumental) – 4:13

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Billboard Hot 100	75
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	48
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	3

Year-end

Chart (1998)	Position
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	40