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| Single by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule | ||||
| from the album J.Lo | ||||
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| Released | June 19, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
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| Label | Epic | |||
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| "I'm Real" on YouTube | ||||
| "I'm Real" (Murder Remix) on YouTube | ||||
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001). The original song was released as the album's third single; Ja Rule of Murder Inc. Records wrote and was featured on a newly-written song with completely different lyrics and production titled "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which was featured on a re-issue of J.Lo in July 2001, on Lopez's remix album, J to tha L–O! The Remixes (2002), and on Ja Rule's third studio album, Pain Is Love (2001).
The original album track was well received by music critics, who complimented the 1980s-esque style and composition, while the "Murder Remix" received mixed reviews for its lyrics. However, both songs have been appreciated for the use of the samples.
The "Murder Remix" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks, beginning September 8, 2001, and also topped the Hot 100 Airplay chart. It also reached the top 10 in twelve additonal countries. It was the fifth-bestselling song of 2001 in the US. Considerable controversy followed the song after its release, and was the cause of a rule change to the Billboard charts. Two music videos were made for the tracks, with the first depicting Lopez driving a motorcycle on a highway and featuring a dance break, while the second video features Ja Rule and Irv Gotti.