"Be Real" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kid Ink. The song was released on March 31, 2015, by Tha Alumni Music Group, 88 Classic and RCA Records, as the third single from his third studio album Full Speed (2015). The track was produced by frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, J Gramm and Twice as Nice and features a hook by Dej Loaf.[1]
Music video
The music video for "Be Real" was directed by Mike Ho, and filmed in a church.[2] On March 12, 2015, MTV released an exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the filmings.[3] The music video was released on March 31, 2015.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 155 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 43 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 12 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] | 4 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2015) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 24 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[10] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Kevin Goddard (January 24, 2015). "Kid Ink - Be Real Feat. DeJ Loaf (Prod. By DJ Mustard) - Stream & Listen [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Video: Kid Ink feat. DeJ Loaf – 'Be Real'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ Rob Markman (March 12, 2015). "There's A Bloodbath In Kid Ink's Upcoming "Be Real" Video: Watch Our BTS Footage". MTV. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. December 9, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kid Ink – Be Real". Music Canada. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Kid Ink feat. Dej Loaf; 'Be Real')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Kid Ink feat. Dej Loaf – Be Real". Radioscope. Retrieved February 16, 2025. Type Be Real in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "British single certifications – Kid Ink ft Dej Loaf – Be Real". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kid Ink – Be Real". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 16, 2025.