Ms. Jackson
"Ms. Jackson" | ||||
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Single by Outkast | ||||
from the album Stankonia | ||||
B-side |
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Released | October 24, 2000 | |||
Studio | Stankonia Recording (Atlanta, Georgia) | |||
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Earthtone III | ||||
Outkast singles chronology | ||||
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"Ms. Jackson" is a song by the American hip hop duo
"Ms. Jackson" won the
Background and writing
In
Content
Lyrically, the song is a love profession to the mother of the narrator's romantic partner that examines the issues that arise from having a child out of
Critical reception
Billboard magazine wrote that song's message is genuine, noting its 1980s hip-hop sound and Outkast's "frantic" lyrics that emphasize the track's storyline.[11] Reviewing the parent album, the same publication compared the track to an "old-school hip-hop love song" and called it "oh-so-radio-ready".[13] Marci Kenon of Billboard called the "babies' mommas' mommas" hook memorable and later referred to the track as "infectious".[14][15]
In 2020, The Ringer ranked the song number five on its list of the 50 greatest Outkast songs,[16] and in 2021, The Guardian ranked the song number six on its list of the 20 greatest Outkast songs.[17]
Music video
The song's music video, directed by
Track listings
US maxi-CD and 12-inch single, Australian CD single[21][22][23]
US DVD single[18]
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UK CD single[25]
UK 12-inch and cassette single[26][27]
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Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the UK CD single liner notes.[25]
Studio
- Recorded and mixed at Stankonia Recording (Atlanta, Georgia)
Personnel
- André 3000 – writing (as André Benjamin), vocals, background vocals, guitar
- Big Boi – writing (as Antwan Patton), vocals
- David Sheats– writing
- Earthtone III – keyboards, programming, production, arrangement
- Rajinder Kala – backwards congas
- Marvin "Chanz" Parkman – piano
- Aaron Mills of Cameo – bass
- John Frye – recording
- Malik Albert – recording assistant
- Vincent Alexander – recording assistant
- Warren Bletcher – recording assistant, mixing assistant
- Neal H. Pogue – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[78] | 5× Platinum | 350,000‡ |
Belgium (BEA)[79] | Gold | 25,000* |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[80] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
France ( SNEP)[81]
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Gold | 250,000* |
Germany (BVMI)[82] | 3× Gold | 750,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[83] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[84] | Gold | 5,000* |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[85] | Platinum | |
Sweden (GLF)[86] | Platinum | 30,000^ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[87] | Gold | 20,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[88] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[89] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | October 24, 2000 |
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[90] | |
December 12, 2000 | Contemporary hit radio | [91] | ||
Sweden | January 22, 2001 | CD | [92] | |
United Kingdom | February 19, 2001 |
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[93] | |
Australia | February 26, 2001 | CD | [94] |
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- ^ Vibe Magazine, October 2006, p. 128
- ^ Johnson, Cherise (November 25, 2016). "Erykah Badu Shares How The Real "Ms. Jackson" Felt About Outkast's Apologetic Hit". Hip Hop DX. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Levine, Nick (November 26, 2016). "Erykah Badu reveals what the real 'Ms. Jackson' thinks of Outkast's iconic rap hit". NME. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ Lopez, Stephanie (October 28, 2000). "Stephanie Lopez's Rhythm Section". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 44. p. 30.
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- ^ Paoletta, Michael, ed. (November 4, 2000). "Reviews & Previews: Albums". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 45. p. 25.
- ^ Kenon, Marci (September 23, 2000). "OutKast Breaks Hip-Hop's Mold". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 39. p. 38.
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- ^ a b Ms. Jackson (US DVD single liner notes). Outkast. LaFace Records, Arista Records. 2000. 73008-24516-9.
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- ^ Pietroluongo, Silvio (December 9, 2000). "Hot 100 Spotlight". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 50. p. 105.
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- ^ Ms. Jackson (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Outkast. LaFace Records, Arista Records. 2001. 73008-24525-2.
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