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Cupid (112 song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Cupid
| cover = 112_-_Cupid.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = 112
| album = 112
| released =
| recorded = 1995—1996
Daddy's House Recording Studios
New York City, New York
Purple Dragon Studios
Atlanta, Georgia
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = R&B
| length = 4:12
| label =
| writer =
| producer = Arnold Hennings
| chronology = 112
| prev_title = Come See Me
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = I'll Be Missing You
| next_year = 1997
| misc =
}}
"'Cupid'" is the third and final single released from 112's debut album of the same name. 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, the video features the band singing their affections towards a woman while standing or sitting on a chair.
Formats and track listing
*; Europe CD maxi-single
** 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"
** 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) 4:12
** 2. "Only You" 4:21
*; US 12"
** 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)
** A. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) 4:12
** B. "Cupid" (Instrumental) 4:12
*; US CD single
** 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)
** 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) 4:12
** 2. "This Is Your Day" 4:47
*; US CD single (Promo)
** 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) 4:12
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
Category:1995 songs
Category:1997 singles
Category:1990s ballads
Category:112 (band) songs
Category:Bad Boy Records singles
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Songs written by Daron Jones
Category:Songs written by Quinnes Parker
Category:Songs written by Slim (singer)
Category:Cupid in music
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