Cupid (112 song)

"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.

"Cupid"
Single by 112
from the album 112
ReleasedMay 16, 1997 (1997-05-16)
Recorded1995—1996
Daddy's House Recording Studios
New York City, New York
Purple Dragon Studios
Atlanta, Georgia
GenreR&B
Length4:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Arnold Hennings
112 singles chronology
"Come See Me"
(1996)		 "Cupid"
(1997)		 "I'll Be Missing You"
(1997)
Music video
"Cupid" on YouTube

Music video

Directed by Dante Ariola and Jay Papke,[1] 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[2]
    • 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"[3]
    • 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
    • 2. "Only You" – 4:21
    US 12"[4]
    • 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)[5]
    • A. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
    • B. "Cupid" (Instrumental) – 4:12
    US CD single[6]
    • 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)[7]
    • 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
    • 2. "This Is Your Day" – 4:47
    US CD single (Promo)[8]
    • 1. "Cupid" (Radio Mix) – 4:12

Charts and certifications

References
  1. "112 - "Cupid"". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  2. "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  3. "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  4. "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  5. "112 - Cupid (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  6. "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  7. "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  8. "112 - Cupid (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  9. "112 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  10. "112 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  11. "Year-End Charts: The Hot 100." Billboard 1997 Year In Music. Billboard. 1997.
  12. "American single certifications – 112 – Cupid". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 20, 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  13. "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 110 (5): 76. January 31, 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.


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