I'll Do 4 U

"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.

"I'll Do 4 U"
Single by Father MC
from the album Father's Day
Released	October 5, 1990
Recorded	February 1990
Genre	Hip hop,[1] new jack swing[1]
Length	3:03
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)

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]

• executive production: Andre Harrell, Sean Combs
• production: Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (1990-1991) Peak position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] 20 U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 11 U.S. Hot R&B Singles[5] 14 U.S. Hot Rap Singles 1

Year-end charts Chart (1991) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 11