My Story (R. Kelly song)

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"My Story"
Single by R. Kelly featuring 2 Chainz
from the album Black Panties
ReleasedJuly 23, 2013
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:36
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
R. Kelly singles chronology
"When a Man Lies"
(2012) 		"My Story"
(2013) 		"Do What U Want"
(2013)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"When I Feel Like It"
(2013) 		"My Story"
(2013) 		"Talk Dirty"
(2013)

"My Story" is a single by American

award ceremony. The song was released on July 23, 2013, via R. Kelly's Vevo, and on iTunes a day later. The second snippet was not in the official song, but later heard on the extended version of the song. The song debuted at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 during the week of the album's release after many weeks on the Bubbling Under chart.[1] No official music video was released, but a documentary music video was uploaded on R. Kelly's Vevo channel. A fan video was expected, but was never released.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Music video

On August 30 2013, the documentary music video was uploaded on YouTube. A fan video was expected, but was never released. No official music video was made for the song.[3]

Remixes

On November 18, 2013, Chicago Remix of "My Story" featured Chicago rappers Katie Got Bandz and Rockie Fresh.[9] On December 5, 2013, the LA Remix of "My Story", featuring rappers Too Short and Nipsey Hussle.[10]

Live performance

R. Kelly performed this song for the first time on BET 2013 with a golden cap and jacket with spikes.[11] R. Kelly performed "My Story" for the first time with the featuring artist 2 Chainz at Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the fifth of December 2013.[12][13]

Critical reception

"My Story" has received average ratings, with critics displaying mixed feelings for the song. Rolling Stone gave it three stars out of five.[14]

Formats and track listings

  • Digital download
  1. "My Story" feat. 2 Chainz – 3:36

Chart performance

References

  1. ^ "R. Kelly Debuts NSFW Song, 'Cookie': Listen". billboard.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  2. ^ "R. Kelly Announces 'Black Panties' Release Date". TheDrop.fm. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
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  5. ^ "R. Kelly | My Story". Archived from the original on 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  6. ^ "R. Kelly Goes From Broke to 'Money, Cars, Mad Hos' on 'My Story'". spin.com. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  7. ^ "R. Kelly Releases 2 Chainz-Assisted 'My Story': Listen". billboard.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  8. ^ "Listen to R. Kelly's New Single, (Sex) 'Genius'". vulture.com. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  9. ^ "New Music: R. Kelly f/ Katie Got Bandz & Rockie Fresh – 'My Story (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  10. ^ "Listen to The West Coast Remix of R. Kelly's "My Story" With Too $hort and Nipsey Hussle". Complex. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  11. ^ "BET Awards Performance: R. Kelly Strolls Down Memory Lane". BET.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  12. YouTube
  13. ^ "R. Kelly Performs "Genius," "You Deserve Better," and "My Story" With 2 Chainz on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"". Complex. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  14. ^ ""My Story"". rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  15. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  16. ^ a b "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "Hot R&B Songs - Year-End 2014". billboard.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
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