Real and True explained

Real and True
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Type:single
Artist:Future and Miley Cyrus featuring Mr Hudson
Producer:Mike Will Made It
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"Real and True" is a song written and performed by American rapper Future and American singer Miley Cyrus featuring English singer Mr Hudson. It was released as a single on November 5, 2013, by A1 Records, Freebandz, and Epic Records. Produced by the artists' frequent collaborator Mike Will Made It, the song is a pop and R&B track, the lyrics of which describe an everlasting love.

"Real and True" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its overall production and lyrical content, but felt that the vocals were over-processed. Its accompanying music video premiered on November 10, 2013, preceding the rebroadcast of the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards in the United States.

Background and composition

Future and Cyrus had first collaborated on the track "My Darlin'" for Cyrus' fourth studio album Bangerz (2013).[1] The lyrics of "My Darlin'" concern the angst following a failed relationship and the simultaneous desire to reconcile.[2] Later, Cyrus expressed interest in "Real and True", recording her vocals for the chorus. Mr Hudson also recorded vocals for the chorus, which were incorporated with Cyrus' singing.[3] Future wrote the remaining verses to complement the contributions of Cyrus and Mr Hudson, though the two received credits for being co-writers.[4] The track was released on November 5, 2013.[5] Future raps the first verse, which is in third-person perspective, Cyrus raps the second verse and Future raps the third verse. Mr Hudson sings the chorus (except the second time, where it is sung by Cyrus) and Cyrus and Future join Mr Hudson on the chorus the fourth and fifth time. The song had originally leaked with an extra verse from Future, but it was cut from the final version.

"Real and True" is a pop[6] and R&B song, the lyrics of which describe an everlasting love.[7] During the chorus, Cyrus and Mr. Hudson sing the lyrics "When the sun dies and the stars fade from view / Our love will remain real and true / Through the distance and cold depths of space / The radio sings our song / It's a love real and true".[8] Carolyn Menyes from MusicTimes noted that the artists' vocals heavily relied on Auto-Tune technology, which she credited with providing a "cohesive sound throughout the track".[7] Future suggested that "Real and True" was lyrically inspired by his fiancée, American recording artist Ciara, commenting "it might surprise people what I'm saying 'cause I'm speaking on my relationship and everything I'm going through right now and trying to capture that moment." "Real and True" was produced by Mike Will Made It,[3] who frequently collaborates with Cyrus and Future.[9]

The song is performed in the key of B major with a tempo of 70 beats per minute in common time.[10]

Critical reception

"Real and True" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its overall production and lyrical content, but felt that the vocals were over-processed. Erika Ramirez from Billboard felt that "Cyrus steals the spotlight with her vocal prowess" during her verse of the track,[11] while Alex Young of Consequence of Sound commended the recording as a "feel good love song highlighted by an impressive hook", adding that Future delivered a "delicate mix of rap and sensual croons".[12] Writing for Exclaim!, Josiah Hughes enjoyed the "general feeling of love and goodness" present throughout the song.[13] Carl Williott from Idolator complimented Mike Will Made It's production contributions, and called the track "pretty".[14] Carolyn Menyes of MusicTimes commented that the track "gets its point across and is tender" despite "under-utilizing" Cyrus' vocals.[7]

Chart performance

"Real and True" debuted on the South Korean Circle Download Chart for foreign songs only at number 189 during the week of November 3 to 9, 2013.[15] In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Real and True" premiered on November 10, 2013, preceding the rebroadcast of the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards in the United States. The clip begins as astronauts Future and Mr Hudson discover the corpse of another astronaut, portrayed by Cyrus. After being revived on an operating table, Cyrus (covered in silver glitter) and Future are shown intimately singing their respective verses to one another. Interspersed throughout the video are scenes of Mr Hudson singing the chorus. As the clip finishes, Future and Mr Hudson are shown leaving the planet where they found Cyrus on their damaged rocket.

Referencing earlier pictures from the music video prior to its official release, Edwin Ortiz stated that its theme was a "space age love story", further opining that it shared a space-themed concept with Future's debut studio album Pluto (2012).[16] Zoe Shenton from the Daily Mirror provided a favorable review for the music video, commenting "clothes or no clothes, [Cyrus] looks and sounds incredible".[17] A writer for The Huffington Post thought that the "appropriately futuristic visuals" complemented the space-themed lyrics in the song.[18]

Charts

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Peak
position
South Korea Foreign Download (Circle)189

Release history

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DateFormatLabels
United StatesNovember 5, 2013Digital download[19]
November 12, 2013Rhythmic contemporary radio[20]

Notes and References

  1. Future Debuts Miley Cyrus, Mr. Hudson Collabo, 'Real and True': Listen. Erika Ramirez. Billboard. November 5, 2013. November 5, 2013. November 8, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131108013207/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5778204/future-debuts-miley-cyrus-mr-hudson-collabo-real-and-true-listen. live.
  2. Web site: Miley Cyrus - My Darlin Lyrics. MetroLyrics. December 26, 2013. May 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150522025511/http://www.metrolyrics.com/my-darlin-lyrics-miley-cyrus.html. unfit.
  3. Web site: New Music: Future f/ Miley Cyrus & Mr Hudson. Rap-Up. November 4, 2013. November 30, 2013. November 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131107133419/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/11/04/new-music-future-f-miley-cyrus-mr-hudson-real-and-true/. live.
  4. Web site: Future feat. Miley Cyrus & Mr Hudson - Real And True. Ultratop. Hung Medien. January 2, 2014. February 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222083408/http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/128493/Future-feat.-Miley-Cyrus-%26-Mr-Hudson-Real-And-True. live.
  5. Web site: 'Real And True' Debuts From Future With Miley Cyrus And Mr. Hudson. The Huffington Post. AOL. November 5, 2013. November 5, 2013. November 8, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131108182958/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/05/real-and-true-future-miley-cyrus-mr-hudson_n_4217788.html. live.
  6. Web site: Video: Future f. Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson, "Real and True". Naomi Zeichner. The Fader. Andy Cohn. November 11, 2013. November 30, 2013. December 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207144956/http://www.thefader.com/2013/11/11/video-future-f-miley-cyrus-and-mr-hudson-real-and-true/. live.
  7. Web site: Review: Future, Miley Cyrus release new song 'Real and True' from upcoming album 'Honest'. Carolyn Menyes. MusicTimes. November 5, 2013. December 26, 2013. November 14, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131114034431/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/2118/20131105/review-future-miley-cyrus-release-new-song-real-true-upcoming.htm. live.
  8. Web site: Miley Cyrus Sings on Future's "Real and True. Rebecca Macatee. E!. NBCUniversal. November 5, 2013. December 27, 2013. December 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219013339/http://www.eonline.com/news/477521/miley-cyrus-sings-on-future-s-real-and-true-listen-now. live.
  9. Web site: Download Mike Will Made It's new mixtape, Mike Will Been Trill. Fact. The Vinyl Company. December 24, 2013. December 26, 2013. December 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224162324/http://www.factmag.com/2013/12/24/download-mike-will-made-it-new-mixtape-mike-will-been-trill/. live.
  10. Web site: Real and True. Musicnotes. 22 September 2014. 15 May 2017. 15 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115202009/https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0134151. live.
  11. Future Previews 'Honest' Album; Talks Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj Collabos. Erika Ramirez. Billboard. October 4, 2013. December 27, 2013. February 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221083632/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5747960/future-previews-honest-album-talks-miley-cyrus-nicki-minaj-collabos. live.
  12. Web site: Listen: Future and Miley Cyrus together on "Real and True". Alex Young. Consequence of Sound. November 5, 2013. December 27, 2013. December 28, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131228123514/http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/11/listen-future-and-miley-cyrus-together-on-real-and-true/. live.
  13. Web site: Future "Real & True" (ft. Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson). https://archive.today/20131227203527/http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/future-real_true_ft_miley_cyrus_mr_hudson. dead. December 27, 2013. Josiah Hughes. Exclaim!. Ian Danzig. November 5, 2013. December 27, 2013.
  14. Web site: Miley Cyrus Finds Love On Future's "Real And True": Hear The Pretty Ballad. Carl Williott. Idolator. Spin Media. November 5, 2013. December 26, 2013. November 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211107223813/https://www.idolator.com/7492028/miley-cyrus-future-real-and-true. live.
  15. Web site: South Korea Gaon International Chart (Gaon Chart). Korea Music Content Industry Association. November 30, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203174450/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=E&current_week=46&current_year=2013&chart_Time=week. December 3, 2013.
  16. Web site: Future Set to Release "Real and True" Music Video Featuring Miley Cyrus on Friday. Edwin Ortiz. Complex. Complex Media. October 16, 2013. December 27, 2013. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019034750/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/future-miley-cyrus-music-video-release-date. live.
  17. Web site: Miley Cyrus strips off in Future's Real and True music video. Zoe Shenton. Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. November 12, 2013. December 27, 2013. December 16, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216030410/http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/watch-miley-cyrus-strips-futures-2783191. live.
  18. Web site: 'Real And True' Video Sends Miley Cyrus And Future To Space. The Huffington Post. AOL. November 12, 2013. December 27, 2013. December 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131212135021/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/real-and-true-video-miley-cyrus-future_n_4259487.html. live.
  19. Web site: iTunes — Music — Real and True (feat. Miley Cyrus & Mr Hudson) - Single by Future. iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc.. November 5, 2013. November 5, 2013. November 6, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106000421/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/real-true-feat.-miley-cyrus/id734183783. live.
  20. https://web.archive.org/web/20131230232609/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239 FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!

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