4Ever (Lil' Mo song)

"4Ever"
Single by Lil' Mo featuring Fabolous
from the album Meet the Girl Next Door
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2003[1]
Recorded2002
StudioQuad Recording
(New York, NY)
GenreR&B
Length4:31
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Cox
  • Love
Lil' Mo singles chronology
"If I Could Go!"
(2002) 		"4Ever"
(2003) 		"Ten Commandments"
(2003)
Fabolous singles chronology
"Trade It All"
(2002) 		"4Ever"
(2003) 		"Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)"
(2003)

"4Ever" is a song by American singer Lil' Mo. It was written by Lil' Mo along with Bryan-Michael Cox, Craig Love, and Fabolous for her second album, Meet the Girl Next Door (2003), while production was helmed by Cox and Love. Prior to its official physical release, the song was serviced to radio stations through airplay in early December 2002.[2] Upon its release, critics referred to the single as an "uptempo wedding" ode.[3][4] In the United States, it reached number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[5]

Music video

On January 19, 2003, a two-day filming shoot began for the music video of "4Ever", which was directed by Benny Boom in Brooklyn, New York.[6] The video initially premiered on BET in late February 2003.[7]

The synopsis of the video focuses on Lil' Mo's reminiscent memories of her boyfriend as she climbs the stairs of an apartment. Each step she takes, Mo receives a flashback, one of which of course features Fabolous.[6]

Track listings and formats

CD single[8]
  1. "4 Ever" (Album Version) (featuring Fabolous) — 4:34
  2. "4 Ever" (Album Version w/ No Intro) (featuring Fabolous) — 3:55
  3. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro) — 4:34
  4. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ No Intro) — 3:55
  5. "4 Ever" (Instrumental) — 4:34
  6. "4 Ever" (TV Track) (featuring Fabolous) — 4:34
  7. "4 Ever" (A Cappella) (featuring Fabolous) — 4:30

12" vinyl[9]

  1. "4 Ever" (Album Version)
  2. "4 Ever" (Album Version) (No Intro)
  3. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version w/ Intro)
  4. "4 Ever" (No Rap Version) (No Intro)
  5. "Ten Commandments" (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Kim)
  6. "Ten Commandments" (Instrumental)
  7. "4 Ever" (Instrumental)
  8. "4 Ever" (Acappella)

Remix vinyl[10]

  1. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (featuring Baby Cham)
  2. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Instrumental)
  3. "4Ever" (Midi Mafia Remix) (Acappella) (featuring Baby Cham)
  4. "21 Answers" (featuring Free)

Charts

References

  1. ^ "4 Ever - Lil' Mo > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  2. ^ Moss, Corey (December 5, 2002). "Lil' Mo Nabs A Fellow Lil' And Fabolous For The Girl Next Door". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  3. ^ Lorez, Jeff. "From 'Superwoman' to 'Girl Next Door'". Billboard. April 5, 2003: 17. Print.
  4. ^ Askew, Sonya. "Sam Goody's got its ear to the street." Vibe. May 2003: 24. Print.
  5. ^ a b "Lil Mo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Wiederhorn, Jon (January 27, 2003). "Fabolous And Lil' Mo Buddy Up Again In Two New Videos". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  7. ^ "Programming > Billboard: Video Monitor." Billboard. March 15, 2003: 62. Print.
  8. ^ "Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous - 4 Ever (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  9. ^ "Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous - 4 Ever (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  10. ^ "Lil' Mo Featuring Baby Cham - 4Ever (Midi Mafia Remix) (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  11. ^ "Lil Mo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "Lil Mo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.