"Cupid" is a song by R&B group
112, released in May 1997 as the third and final single from their
self-titled debut album. 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
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by the
RIAA
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for selling 1,000,000 copies.
Music video
Directed by Dante Ariola and Jay Papke,
the video features the group singing their affections towards a woman while standing or sitting on a chair, played by actress
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais (, formerly Beauvais-Nilon; born November 26, 1966) is a Haitian-American actress and television personality. She is best known for her starring roles in the sitcom ''The Jamie Foxx Show'' and the crime drama series ''NYPD Blue' ...
.
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
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 in pursuit of a recording career. Evans initially performed as ...
) – 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
References
1995 songs
1997 singles
1990s ballads
112 (band) songs
Bad Boy Records singles
Arista Records singles
Contemporary R&B ballads
Songs written by Daron Jones
Songs written by Quinnes Parker
Songs written by Slim (singer)
Cupid in music
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