Cupid (112 song)
| "Cupid" | ||||
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| Single by 112 | ||||
| from the album 112 | ||||
| Released | May 16, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 Daddy's House Recording Studios New York City, New York Purple Dragon Studios Atlanta, Georgia | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Arnold Hennings | |||
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| "Cupid" on YouTube | ||||
"Cupid" is a song by R&B group 112, released in May 1997 as the third and final single from their self-titled debut album. Slim sings lead on the song. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, their third top 40 hit on both charts. It was certified platinum by the RIAA for selling 1,000,000 copies.
Music video
[edit]Directed by Dante Ariola and Jay Papke,[1] the video features the group singing their affections towards a woman while standing or sitting on a chair, played by actress Garcelle Beauvais.
Formats and track listing
[edit]- Europe CD maxi-single[2]
- 1. "Cupid" – 4:12
- 2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- 3. "I Can't Believe" (featuring Faith Evans) – 5:32
- 4. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- US 7"[3]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- 2. "Only You" – 4:21
- US 12"[4]
- A1. "Cupid" – 4:13
- A2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- A3. "I Can't Believe" (featuring Faith Evans) – 5:32
- B1. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- B2. "I Can't Believe" (Instrumental) – 5:32
- US 12" (Promo)[5]
- A. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- B. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- US CD single[6]
- 1. "Cupid" – 4:12
- 2. "Cry On" – 5:26
- 3. "I Can't Believe" – 5:32
- 4. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
- 5. "I Can't Believe" (Instrumental) – 5:32
- US CD single (Cardboard Sleeve)[7]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
- 2. "This Is Your Day" – 4:47
- US CD single (Promo)[8]
- 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
Charts and certifications
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Weekly charts[edit]
Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ "112 - "Cupid"". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ "112 Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: The Hot 100." Billboard 1997 Year in Music. Billboard. 1997.
- ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 31, 1998. p. 76. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – 112 – Cupid". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
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