Cupid (112 song) explained

Cupid
Cover:	112_-_Cupid.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	112
Album:	112
Recorded:	1995–1996 Daddy's House Recording Studios New York City, New York Purple Dragon Studios Atlanta, Georgia
Genre:	R&B
Length:	4:12
Producer:	Arnold Hennings
Chronology:	112
Prev Title:	Come See Me
Prev Year:	1996
Next Title:	I'll Be Missing You
Next Year:	1997

"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

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

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

Certifications

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 112 - "Cupid". Mvdbase.com. April 20, 2015.
2. Web site: 112 - Cupid (CD). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
3. Web site: 112 - Cupid (Vinyl). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
4. Web site: 112 - Cupid (Vinyl). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
5. Web site: 112 - Cupid (Vinyl). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
6. Web site: 112 - Cupid (CD). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
7. Web site: 112 - Cupid (CD). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
8. Web site: 112 - Cupid (CD). Discogs. April 20, 2015.
9. "Year-End Charts: The Hot 100." Billboard 1997 Year in Music. Billboard. 1997.