4Ever (Lil' Mo song) explained

4Ever
Cover:Lil' mo - 4ever.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lil' Mo featuring Fabolous
Album:Meet the Girl Next Door
Released:February 18, 2003[1]
Recorded:2002
Studio:Quad Recording
(New York, NY)
Genre:R&B
Length:4:31
Label:Elektra
Producer:
  • Cox
  • Love
Chronology:Lil' Mo
Prev Title:If I Could Go!
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:Ten Commandments
Next Year:2003

"4Ever" is a song by American singer Lil' Mo. It was written by Lil' Mo along with Bryan-Michael Cox, Craig Love, and Fabolous for her second album, Meet the Girl Next Door (2003), while production was helmed by Cox and Love. Prior to its official physical release, the song was serviced to radio stations through airplay in early December 2002.[2] Upon its release, critics referred to the single as an "uptempo wedding" ode.[3] [4] In the United States, it reached number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Music video

On January 19, 2003, a two-day filming shoot began for the music video of "4Ever", which was directed by Benny Boom in Brooklyn, New York. The video initially premiered on BET in late February 2003.[5]

The synopsis of the video focuses on Lil' Mo's reminiscent memories of her boyfriend as she climbs the stairs of an apartment. Each step she takes, Mo receives a flashback, one of which of course features Fabolous.[6]

Track listings and formats

CD single[7]
  1. "4 Ever" (Album Version) (featuring Fabolous) - 4:34
  2. "4 Ever" (Album Version w/ No Intro) (featuring Fabolous) - 3:55
  3. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro) - 4:34
  4. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ No Intro) - 3:55
  5. "4 Ever" (Instrumental) - 4:34
  6. "4 Ever" (TV Track) (featuring Fabolous) - 4:34
  7. "4 Ever" (A Cappella) (featuring Fabolous) - 4:30

12" vinyl[8]

  1. "4 Ever" (Album Version)
  2. "4 Ever" (Album Version) (No Intro)
  3. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro)
  4. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version) (No Intro)
  5. "Ten Commandments" (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Kim)
  6. "Ten Commandments" (Instrumental)
  7. "4 Ever" (Instrumental)
  8. "4 Ever" (Acappella)

Remix vinyl[9]

  1. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (featuring Baby Cham)
  2. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Instrumental)
  3. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Acappella) (featuring Baby Cham)
  4. "21 Answers" (featuring Free)

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 Ever - Lil' Mo > Overview. AllMusic. May 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: Moss. Corey. Lil' Mo Nabs A Fellow Lil' And Fabolous For The Girl Next Door. https://web.archive.org/web/20230820233640/https://www.mtv.com/news/5s2s6k/fabolous-and-lil-mo-buddy-up-again-in-two-new-videos. dead. August 20, 2023. MTV News. December 5, 2002. May 21, 2013.
  3. Lorez, Jeff. "From 'Superwoman' to 'Girl Next Door'". Billboard. April 5, 2003: 17. Print.
  4. Askew, Sonya. "Sam Goody's got its ear to the street." Vibe. May 2003: 24. Print.
  5. "Programming > Billboard: Video Monitor." Billboard. March 15, 2003: 62. Print.
  6. Web site: Wiederhorn. Jon. Fabolous And Lil' Mo Buddy Up Again In Two New Videos. https://web.archive.org/web/20230820233640/https://www.mtv.com/news/5s2s6k/fabolous-and-lil-mo-buddy-up-again-in-two-new-videos. dead. August 20, 2023. MTV News. January 27, 2003. May 20, 2013.
  7. Web site: Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous - 4 Ever (CD) at Discogs. Discogs. May 20, 2013.
  8. Web site: Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous - 4 Ever (Vinyl) at Discogs. Discogs. May 20, 2013.
  9. Web site: Lil' Mo Featuring Baby Cham - 4Ever (Midi Mafia Remix) (Vinyl) at Discogs. Discogs. May 20, 2013.
  10. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003. Billboard. September 13, 2021.

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