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"My Story"
R. Kelly My Story Cover
Single by R. Kelly featuring 2 Chainz
from the album Black Panties
ReleasedNovember 3, 2013
Recorded2012
Genre
Length3:36
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Robert Kelly
  • Paul Jefferies
  • Tauheed Epps
Producer(s)
  • Nineteen85
  • R. Kelly
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"
(2012)
"My Story"
(2013)
"Talk Dirty"
(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][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 has or will be made for this 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. {{cite web}}:
  2. "R. Kelly Announces 'Black Panties' Release Date". TheDrop.fm. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  3. 3.0 3.1 Video on YouTube
  4. Video on YouTube
  5. "R. Kelly | My Story". Archived from the original on 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2013-09-10. {{cite web}}:
  6. "R. Kelly Goes From Broke to 'Money, Cars, Mad Hos' on 'My Story'". spin.com. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  7. "R. Kelly Releases 2 Chainz-Assisted 'My Story': Listen". billboard.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  8. "Listen to R. Kelly's New Single, (Sex) 'Genius'". vulture.com. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  9. "New Music: R. Kelly f/ Katie Got Bandz & Rockie Fresh – 'My Story (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  10. "Listen to The West Coast Remix of R. Kelly's "My Story" With Too $hort and Nipsey Hussle". Complex. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  11. "BET Awards Performance: R. Kelly Strolls Down Memory Lane". BET.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  12. Video on YouTube
  13. "R. Kelly Performs "Genius," "You Deserve Better," and "My Story" With 2 Chainz on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"". Complex. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  14. ""My Story"". rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite web}}:
  15. "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  16. 16.0 16.1 "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. {{cite web}}:

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