I'll Do 4 U Explained

I'll Do 4 U
Cover:	FatherMCI'llDo4USingle.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Father MC
Album:	Father's Day
Released:	October 5, 1990
Recorded:	February 1990
Genre:	Hip hop,^[1] new jack swing
Length:	3:03
Label:	Uptown/MCA
Producer:	Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney
Chronology:	Father MC
Prev Title:	Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Lisa Baby
Next Year:	1991

"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.

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 (1990-1991)	Peak position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	1
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[3]	20
U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	11
U.S. Hot R&B Singles^[4]	14
U.S. Hot Rap Singles	1

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ron . Wynn . Ron Wynn . Father MC – Artist Biography . . July 27, 2016.
2. Web site: Father MC - I'll Do 4 U (12") at Discogs. Discogs. 2010-05-27.
3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 290.

4. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 199.
5. Web site: End of Year Charts 1991. Recorded Music NZ. December 3, 2017.