Real Love (Mary J. Blige song)


"Real Love" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige for her debut studio album What's the 411?. It was written and produced by Cory Rooney and Mark Morales. The song samples Audio Two's 1987 song "Top Billin'", and was issued as the album's second single on August 25, 1992. It became Blige's first top-ten hit, peaking at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rhythmic charts, and was eventually certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 4, 1992.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Marcus Raboy.

Track listing and formats

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the What's the 411? liner notes.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
US Billboard Hot 10058

Certifications

Toby Lightman version

In 2004, American pop rock singer-songwriter Toby Lightman covered "Real Love" and included it as the closing track on the re-release of her debut studio album Little Things. The song was issued as the third and final single from the album; and it peaked at #35 on the Billboard top 40 chart.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Charles Jensen.

Chart positions