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)

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.[2]

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

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (1990)[3] Peak position U.S. Billboard Hot 100 20 U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 11 U.S. Hot R&B Singles 14 U.S. Hot Rap Singles 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 1

Year-end charts Chart (1991) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 11

Notes

1. Wynn, Ron. "Father MC – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
2. "Father MC - I'll Do 4 U (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
3. "allmusic ((( Father's Day > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
4. "End of Year Charts 1991". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.