Real and True
"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"
November 5, 2013
4:07
"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.
Critical reception[edit]
"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,[12] 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".[13] Writing for Exclaim!, Josiah Hughes enjoyed the "general feeling of love and goodness" present throughout the song.[14] Carl Williott from Idolator complimented Mike Will Made It's production contributions, and called the track "pretty".[15] Carolyn Menyes of MusicTimes commented that the track "gets its point across and is tender" despite "under-utilizing" Cyrus' vocals.[8]
Chart performance[edit]
"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.[16] In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[17]