I'm Real (Kris Kross song)

"I'm Real"
Single by Kris Kross
from the album Da Bomb
Released October 5, 1993
Format 7" single; CD single
Recorded 1993
Genre Rap
Length 3:14
Label So So Def Recordings
Ruffhouse Records
Sony Music Entertainment
Writer(s) Jermaine Dupri
Andre Young
Calvin Broadus
Producer Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"Alright"
(1993)
"I'm Real"
(1993)
"Da Bomb"
(1994)

"I'm Real" is the second single by rap duo, Kris Kross from their second album Da Bomb and is their sixth single overall.

History

I'm Real was the 2nd single released by the duo from Da Bomb after Alright. Although not as successful as Alright, I'm Real was yet another success for the group, making it to #84 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on the Hot Rap Singles and #8 on the Hot Dance Club Play album charts. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri and heavely sampled Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's Nuthin' But a "G" Thang. This song (along with Take Um Out) had been directed at other teen rap groups Illegal, Da Youngstas and Another Bad Creation.

Single Track Listing

  1. "I'm Real" (Radio Edit)- 3:15
  2. "I'm Real" (Butcher Mix)- 3:27
  3. "I'm Real" (LP Version)- 3:15
  4. "Sound Of My Hood"- 2:30