The song was released as his commercial debut single on February 4, 2014.

It features guest verses by American rapper 2 Chainz and fellow HBK Gang member Sage the Gemini with production handled by P-Lo of The Invasion.

The song premiered on January 28, 2014,[2] and was released for digital download on iTunes Store on February 4, 2014.

[4] The music video for "Only That Real", directed by Alex Nazari, premiered via BET Jams on April 11, 2014.

[5] The official remix of the song, which features American rappers Yo Gotti and French Montana, was released on November 13, 2014.