"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album J.Lo (2001). The original version was released as the album's fourth single; Ja Rule of The Inc. Records (formerly known as Murder Inc Records) wrote and was featured on a new version of the song entitled "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which was featured on a re-issue of J.Lo in July 2001, on Lopez's remix album J to tha L–O! The Remixes (2002), and Ja Rule's third studio album Pain Is Love (2001).

The original album version was well received by music critics, who complimented the 1980s-esque style and composition, while the remix received mixed reviews for its lyrics. However, both songs have been appreciated for the use of the samples.

The "Murder Remix" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks, beginning September 8, 2001, and also topped the Hot 100 Airplay chart. The two songs are essentially different songs with the same title. Much controversy followed the song after its release. Two music videos were made for the track, with the first depicting Lopez driving a motorcycle throughout the highway and featuring a dance-break, while the second video features Ja Rule and Irv Gotti.

The original version of "I'm Real" was recorded by Lopez for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001) which had 14 other tracks. Released on January 23, 2001, J.Lo debuted at the summit of the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 272,000 copies. The album was a commercial success. On July 24, 2001 (Lopez's thirty-second birthday) the album was re-issued, with a Murder Remix version of "I'm Real" written by Ja Rule included as a new track. The new version, which was also a single from the album, allowed the album to propel from the 90th position of the Billboard 200 back to the top 10 according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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