"Be Real" | ||||
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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]
The music video for "Be Real" was directed by Mike Ho,and 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]
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 |
Chart (2015) | Position |
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US Rhythmic (Billboard) [8] | 24 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI) [10] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [11] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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