My Story (R. Kelly song) explained

My Story
Cover:RKellyMyStory2013.png
Type:single
Artist:R. Kelly featuring 2 Chainz
Album:Black Panties
Released:November 3, 2012
Recorded:2012
Length:3:36
Label:RCA
Chronology:R. Kelly
Prev Title:When a Man Lies
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Do What U Want
Next Year:2013

"My Story" is a single by American R&B singer R. Kelly featuring 2 Chainz, written by R. Kelly who co-produced it with Nineteen85 from OVO Sound, for his twelfth solo studio album Black Panties. A snippet of the song was first heard at the BET Awards same year, then another a week after the award ceremony. The song was released on November 3, 2012 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 #89 on the hot 100 during the week of the album's release after many weeks on the bubbling under chart.[1] No official music video will be released, but a documentary music video has been uploaded on R. Kelly's Vevo channel and a fan video was expected, but was never released.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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 has or will be made for this song.

Remixes

On November 18, 2013, Chicago Remix of "My Story" featured Chicago rappers Katie Got Bandz and Rockie Fresh.[7] On December 5, 2013, the LA Remix of "My Story", featuring rappers Too Short and Nipsey Hussle.[8]

Live performance

R. Kelly performed this song for the first time on BET 2013 with a golden cap and jacket with spikes.[9] 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.[10]

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.[11]

Formats and track listings

  1. "My Story" feat. 2 Chainz – 3:36

Chart performance

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: R. Kelly Debuts NSFW Song, 'Cookie': Listen. billboard.com. 20 May 2017.
  2. Web site: R. Kelly Announces 'Black Panties' Release Date. TheDrop.fm. 9 September 2013 . 20 May 2017.
  3. Web site: R. Kelly | My Story . 2013-09-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130915040543/http://mystory.r-kelly.com/ . 2013-09-15 .
  4. Web site: R. Kelly Goes From Broke to 'Money, Cars, Mad Hos' on 'My Story'. 29 July 2013. spin.com. 20 May 2017.
  5. Web site: R. Kelly Releases 2 Chainz-Assisted 'My Story': Listen. billboard.com. 20 May 2017.
  6. Web site: Listen to R. Kelly's New Single, (Sex) 'Genius'. 17 September 2013. vulture.com. 20 May 2017.
  7. Web site: New Music: R. Kelly f/ Katie Got Bandz & Rockie Fresh – 'My Story (Remix)'. Rap-Up. 20 May 2017.
  8. Web site: Listen to The West Coast Remix of R. Kelly's "My Story" With Too $hort and Nipsey Hussle. Complex. 20 May 2017.
  9. Web site: BET Awards Performance: R. Kelly Strolls Down Memory Lane. BET.com. 20 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170424093745/http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2013/performances/r-kelly-medley.html. 24 April 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: R. Kelly Performs "Genius," "You Deserve Better," and "My Story" With 2 Chainz on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Complex. 20 May 2017.
  11. Web site: "My Story". https://web.archive.org/web/20130819030944/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/songreviews/my-story-20130815. dead. August 19, 2013. rollingstone.com. 20 May 2017.
  12. Web site: Hot R&B Songs - Year-End 2014. billboard.com. 20 May 2017.

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