Real Girl (song)
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"Real Girl" is a song written by Lenny Kravitz
, Niara Scarlett
, Matt Ward
and Dean Gillard. It was produced by Matt Ward
and Dean Gillard for Mutya Buena
's debut album, Real Girl
, and was released as the first single from the album. It charted at #2 on the UK singles chart
. It was released on 28 May 2007. The song includes a sample of Lenny Kravitz
' "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
" It was shortlisted at the 2008 BRIT Awards
for Best British Single. The track was up against her former bandmembers, Sugababes
, as well as Leona Lewis
, Kate Nash
, & Take That
. Real Girl is played in a scene in Sex and the City: The Movie
, which was released in May 2008.
UK CD Single #2
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, Niara Scarlett
Niara Scarlett
Niara Scarlett is a British born singer-songwriter, perhaps most famous for her work with British production house Xenomania. Scarlett appeared on a number of dub, garage, grime, and house singles in the latter half of the 1990s and the 2000s.-Background:...
, Matt Ward
Matt Ward (record producer)
' is a Grammy and Brit Award Nominated UK based Songwriter, Record Producer and Remixer. He has worked under the following aliases: Full Phatt, Hotsnax, 23 Deluxe, The MDs, Perfect Storm, FP, Global State, Boom Squad, Instant Flava, Secret Agents, Switch, Mush and Shake Ya Cookie.-History:Matt has...
and Dean Gillard. It was produced by Matt Ward
Matt Ward (record producer)
' is a Grammy and Brit Award Nominated UK based Songwriter, Record Producer and Remixer. He has worked under the following aliases: Full Phatt, Hotsnax, 23 Deluxe, The MDs, Perfect Storm, FP, Global State, Boom Squad, Instant Flava, Secret Agents, Switch, Mush and Shake Ya Cookie.-History:Matt has...
and Dean Gillard for Mutya Buena
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
's debut album, Real Girl
Real Girl
Real Girl is the debut solo album by British recording artist Mutya Buena. It was released on June 4, 2007 via Universal Records, following her departure from UK girl-group the Sugababes in December 2005.-Singles:...
, and was released as the first single from the album. It charted at #2 on the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. It was released on 28 May 2007. The song includes a sample of Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
' "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
It Ain't Over 'til It's Over
"It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American musician Lenny Kravitz for his second studio album, Mama Said . Released as the album's second single in May 1991, the song is a mid-tempo ballad, musically inspired by Motown, Philly soul, and Earth, Wind & Fire...
" It was shortlisted at the 2008 BRIT Awards
2008 BRIT Awards
The 2008 BRIT Awards was the 28th edition of the biggest annual music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 20 February 2008 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London. The ceremony attracted 6.1 million viewers, 800,000 more than the...
for Best British Single. The track was up against her former bandmembers, Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
, as well as Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
, Kate Nash
Kate Nash
Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
, & Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
. Real Girl is played in a scene in Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City is a 2008 American blue romantic comedy film adaptation of the HBO comedy series of the same name about four female friends: Carrie Bradshaw , Samantha Jones , Charlotte York Goldenblatt , and Miranda Hobbes , dealing with their lives as...
, which was released in May 2008.
Tracklisting
UK CD Single #1- "Real Girl" (Original Mix) — 3:29
- "Naive" (Recorded at 'The Engine Room') — 3:07
UK CD Single #2
- "Real Girl" (Original Mix) — 3:29
- "Real Girl" (Moto Blanco Remix) — 7:24
- "Real Girl" (Primary 1's Real Girls In Another World Mix) — 7:23
- "Real Girl" (Duncan Powell Mix) — 5:58
- "Real Girl" (Video) — 3:29
Music video
The video premiered on 3 April 2007. It includes Buena laying on a bed, writing and looking at pictures in what appears to be a scrapbook. One of the pictures comes to life and we see a close-up of the scene. It includes Mutya taking pictures and partying with a couple of friends. Also, her sister Dalisay makes a cameo appearance in the clip. As the second part of the chorus kicks in, we see her hanging out in shops and taking pictures. When the second verse starts, she is in a room seemingly filled with candles. She is then seen singing wearing a white dress in a totally new background with pictures on the wall. As Mutya sings the bridge, many pictures are shown, most notably of Mutya wearing a necklace that says "real". She is wearing a short black dress, as seen on the single cover, and singing when the second chorus starts. People are shown dancing as she sings the bridge. As the video closes, we see various photos of Mutya and her friends. The video premiered on Australian music channels on 18 May.Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 59 |