I'll Do 4 U

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"I'll Do 4 U"
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Single by Father MC
from the album Father's Day
ReleasedOctober 5, 1990
RecordedFebruary 1990
Genre Hip hop, [1] new jack swing [1]
Length3:03
Label Uptown/MCA
Songwriter(s) Timothy Brown, David Foster, Cheryl Lynn, David Paich
Producer(s) Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney
Father MC singles chronology
"Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated"
(1990)
"I'll Do 4 U"
(1990)
"Lisa Baby"
(1991)

"I'll Do 4 U" is a song by American hip hop artist Father MC, with background vocals by R&B artist Mary J. Blige. The song was recorded for Father MC's debut album Father's Day and released as the second single for the album in October 1990. It samples "Got To Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn.

Contents

Music video

The official music video was directed by Antoine Fuqua. [2]

Track listings

12", Vinyl
  1. "I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Version) - 3:03
  2. "I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Version) - 5:04
  3. "I'll Do 4 U" (Acappella) - 5:06
12", Vinyl (Promo)
  1. "I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Version) - 3:03
  2. "I'll Do 4 U" (Radio Instrumental) - 3:03
  3. "I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Version) - 5:04
  4. "I'll Do 4 U" (Extended Instrumental) - 5:04
  5. "I'll Do 4 U" (Acappella) - 5:06

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs. [3]

Chart performance

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