"Be Real" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan. It was released on September 8, 2017, as the second single from her second extended play, James (2017).[2] Remixes for the single were released the same month.[3] 
  Composition
 "Be Real" is a synth-pop and hip hop[1] song with a length of three minutes and forty two seconds. The song lyrically talks about wanting honesty in a relationship that no longer feels genuine.[2] The song was penned by Ryan, Kyle Shearer, and Nathaniel Campany, while Valley Girl handled the production of the song.[4] 
 Critical reception
 Ariella Kozin of We Are the Guard wrote that the song marks a "sweet spot that makes a hit song—it's vulnerable, but not without a glamorous mask."[5] 
 Track listing
 Digital download[6]| Title | 
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| 1. | "Be Real" | 3:42 | 
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Remix EP[7]| Title | 
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| 1. | "Be Real" (NOTD Remix) | 3:35 | 
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| 2. | "Be Real" (DJ Mike D Remix) | 3:50 | 
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Personnel
 Adapted from Tidal.[4] 
 - Phoebe Ryan – lead vocals, songwriting
- Kyle Shearer – songwriting, record engineering
- Nathaniel Campany – songwriting
- Valley Girl – production
- Mitch McCarthy – mix engineering
- Justin Shturtz – master engineering
Release history
  References