Be Real (song)

For other songs, see Be Real.
"Be Real"

Cover artwork for the official remix
Single by Kid Ink featuring Dej Loaf
from the album Full Speed
Released March 31, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:27
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Kid Ink singles chronology
"Worth It"
(2015)
"Be Real"
(2015)
"I'm Up"
(2015)
Dej Loaf singles chronology
"Detroit vs. Everybody"
(2014)
"Be Real"
(2015)
"Me U & Hennessy"
(2015)
Music video
"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 video was released on March 31, 2015.[2]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] 155
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 43
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 12
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] 4

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 "Video: Kid Ink feat. DeJ Loaf – 'Be Real'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  3. 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.
  4. "Archive Chart: 2015-06-27" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  5. "Kid Ink – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Kid Ink. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  6. "Kid Ink – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Kid Ink. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  7. "Kid Ink – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Kid Ink. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  8. "American single certifications – Kid Ink – Be Real". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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