I'm Real (Jennifer Lopez song)
"I'm Real" | ||||
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Single by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule | ||||
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Released | June 19, 2001 | |||
Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
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"I'm Real" on YouTube |
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer
The original album track was well received by music critics, who complimented the 1980s-esque style and composition, while the "Murder Remix" received mixed reviews for its lyrics. However, both songs have been appreciated for the use of the samples.
The "Murder Remix" topped the
Background and release
The original version of "I'm Real" was recorded by Lopez for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001) which had 14 other tracks.[1] Released on January 23, 2001, J.Lo became a commercial success, debuting at the summit of the Billboard 200.[2] Describing J.Lo as a "reflection of who I am, my own experiences",[3] Lopez said: "My fans call me J.Lo. Giving the album this title is my way of telling them that this is for them in appreciation of their support."[4] Prior to its release, she knew how important it was to "stay fresh", and decided to tweak her public image by dying her hair and changing her stage name to J.Lo.[5] Lopez felt that she had more "creative control" on J.Lo than her debut album, On the 6 (1999).[6] The album was reissued on July 24, 2001 (Lopez's thirty-second birthday), now containing the remix version of "I'm Real" featuring Ja Rule.[7]
Writing and recording
The original version of "I'm Real" was written by Jennifer Lopez, Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney and Leshan David Lewis, with production being handled by Oliver and Rooney.[9] Lyrically, the singer offers voluptuous good times as long as her lover "don't ask me where I've been." While she brags that she's made him fall in love, a male voice chants, "She's a bad, bad bitch."[10] Oliver developed the song's concept while Lewis suggested the use of a loop from the song "Firecracker" (1978) by Japanese band Yellow Magic Orchestra from their self-titled album. After hearing the instrumental track, Lopez and Rooney wrote "I'm Real", which she said "was the first time I ever wrote a melody. I just love the hook of the song. I wrote it, so it’s kind of personal."[8] Lopez recorded the song that day, and called in her boyfriend at the time Sean Combs to record the lyric, "She's a bad, bad bitch." Rooney revealed: "She wrote that and she had him stop what he was doing, leave his studio, come across town and just go in the vocal booth and say that one part. Then she said, 'OK, now you can leave.'"[8]
Remix
Following the release of "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", Lopez's personal sound had shifted away from a pure pop sound to more of an R&B/hip hop sound.[7] Ja Rule noted that her audience now wanted a different sound from her, "It's J. Lo now because of 'I'm Real' [...] It's gonna put her in another zone. After this one, they gonna be expecting hot crossover R&B joints from J. Lo. They ain't gonna want the pop version of J. Lo no more, they gonna want the 'I'm Real' version."[7] Rule described it as a "real collaboration" by saying "Sometimes when you do a collaboration with an artist it's not real collaborations [...] 'Send me a reel here. I'll fly it back here.' Me and J. Lo's record was a real collaboration."[14]
Critical response
The song received mostly positive reviews from
The "Murder Remix" also received favorable reviews from music critics. William Ruhlmann of Allmusic picked the song as one of the best from the album,[18] while Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine called it "edgy, often sexy remix", naming it "a significant departure from the retro-hued album version".[19] Ian Wade of Yahoo! Music wrote that "only the Ja Rule assisted 'I'm Real' and 'Ain't It Funny', that makes something vaguely special out of the original versions, Jen'd be better off just hooking up with him for good and they could become a Cristal-sipping, foulmouthed and bling-blinging Sonny & Cher."[20] While reviewing Ja Rule's Pain Is Love album, Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times noted "I'm Real" to be "one of the album's stronger songs, as Rule's rough voice and Lopez's sugary tones make a surprisingly appealing blend".[21] In 2011, the remix version was named the sixth-biggest duet of all time by Billboard.[22]
Chart performance
United States
"I'm Real" debuted at number 66 on the U.S.
Billboard controversy
The success of "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which became the biggest hit of Lopez's career at the time,
Oceania and Europe
Elsewhere, "I'm Real" was very successful. In Australia, the song debuted at number nine, before moving to number six. After weeks descending the charts, the song eventually climbed once again to number six, remaining at number seven for two further weeks. Finally, the song climbed to number five, on January 6, 2002, before peaking at number three the following week.[31] It was Lopez's highest charting-single since her debut-single "If You Had My Love" (1999).[31] In New Zealand, "I'm Real" debuted at number 44, before peaking at number three for two consecutive weeks, becoming her highest single from 'J.Lo' since "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and the album's third top-ten single.[32]
In Europe, the song continued the success. In the United Kingdom, "I'm Real" became Lopez's sixth top-five single, reaching number four, also becoming her fourth consecutive top-five single from the same album..
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Result | Ref |
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2001 | BET Awards | Video of the Year | Won | [citation needed] |
2002 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year | Nominated | [35] |
MTV Video Music Awards
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Best Hip-Hop Video
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Won |
Music videos
The music videos for "I'm Real" were both directed by Dave Meyers and followed its release as a single in the United States.[37] The original version's music video depicts Lopez driving a motorcycle in the countryside, with Meyers noting that it "looked very country".[8] Lopez's soon-to-be husband Cris Judd appeared as a dancer in the clip; the video also featured cameo appearances by Ja Rule, Irv Gotti and underwear model Travis Fimmel. According to Meyers, "we finished that video very quickly, turned it around and then shot the remix video."[8] The director said: "We got Ja out there and then Irv shakes his head and goes, 'Nah, this is all wrong.' He's like, 'Dave, check it out: We just remixed the song. This is hot. We need to bring Jennifer and Ja to the hood, not out in the wilderness, not in the reeds.' So It was a one-day shoot. Then, of course, the remix video was the one that exploded."[8]
The second music video features a variety of settings including a dilapidated house, swimming pool and basketball court. Meyers stated that: "I was really up to capturing the less polished version of the two. The Murder Inc. crew at that time was all about having a good time, and I think Jennifer certainly was infected by that energy as well."
The Murder remix version won the award for
Original version
The original video for "I'm Real" begins with Lopez driving down a highway on a
Murder remix
A separate video clip was shot for the
Live performances
Lopez and Ja Rule performed the murder remix version of the song at the
The song was featured as a sample in Lopez's setlist during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.[47][48]
Controversies
Alongside the controversy regarding the song's chart performance, the song was subject to a number of other controversies. There was controversy over the use of the original single's
Irv Gotti, who produced the Murder remix of "I'm Real", openly admitted during an interview with XXL magazine that Mottola contacted him with instructions to create a song that sounded exactly like a song he had made with Carey for the Glitter soundtrack entitled "If We", also featuring Ja Rule.[49]
Furthermore, some in the
Track listings
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of J.Lo.[65]
- Leshan David Lewis – production, composition
- Ted Jensen – master engineering
- Peter Wade Keusch – Pro Tools
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- Troy Oliver – composition, production, programming, instruments
- Cory Rooney – composition, production
- David Swope – engineering assistance
- Shalene Thomas – background vocals
- Robert Williams – engineering
Murder Remix
Credits adapted from the liner notes of J to tha L–O! The Remixes.[11]
- JD Andrew – engineering assistance
- Seven Aurelius– production
- Jeffrey Atkins – composition, guest vocals
- Milwaukee Buck – engineering
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Leshan David Lewis – composition
- Eddie Delena – Pro Tools
- Ashanti Douglas– background vocals
- Jay Goin – engineering assistance
- Rick James – composition
- Jennifer Lopez – composition, lead vocals
- Irv Gotti – composition, production, mixing
- Troy Oliver – composition
- Marty Osterer – bass
- Brian Spencer – mixing
- Brian Springer – engineering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
All-time charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[121] | 3× Platinum | 210,000‡ |
Belgium (BEA)[122] | Gold | 25,000* |
France ( SNEP)[123]
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Gold | 250,000* |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[124] | Gold | 5,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[125] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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United States | June 19, 2001 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Original | Epic | [126] |
June 26, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | [127] | |||
September 4, 2001 | 12-inch vinyl
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Various | [128] | ||
Australia | October 22, 2001 | CD | Solo | [129] | |
New Zealand | Murder Remix | [130] | |||
Germany | October 29, 2001 | Various | [131] | ||
United Kingdom |
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November 5, 2001 | 12-inch vinyl | Murder Remix | [133] |
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