It's the Real Thing

"It's the Real Thing" is a 1989 song by American R&B singer Angela Winbush. It is the lead single from her second studio album, The Real Thing. The track was an R&B hit which peaked to number two on the R&B Singles chart.^[1] Actor Don Cheadle appears in the music video for the song.^[2]

"It's The Real Thing"
Single by Angela Winbush
from the album The Real Thing
Released	September 11, 1989
Recorded	1988–1989
Genre	Soul new jack swing R&B pop dance
Length	4:46
Label	Polygram
Songwriter(s)	Angela Winbush
Producer(s)	Angela Winbush
Angela Winbush singles chronology
"Hello Beloved" (1988) "It's The Real Thing" (1989) "No More Tears" (1990)

Track listing

US, Vinyl 12" Single^[3]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"It's The Real Thing" (Extended Version)	7:37
2.	"It's The Real Thing" (Extended Instrumental)	7:37
3.	"It's The Real Thing" (Dub)	4:51

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4]	2

Year-end charts

Chart (1990)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5]	61