My Story (R. Kelly song)

"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]}

"My Story"
Single by R. Kelly featuring 2 Chainz
from the album Black Panties
Released	November 3, 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Hip hop R&B trap
Length	3:36
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly Paul Jefferies Tauheed Epps
Producer(s)	Nineteen85 R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology
"When a Man Lies" (2012) "My Story" (2012) "Do What U Want" (2013)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"When I Feel Like It" (2012) "My Story" (2013) "Talk Dirty" (2013)

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

Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100[15] 89 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 27 Chart (2014) Peak position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 27

Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[17] 48

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.
3. Video on YouTube
4. Video on YouTube
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. 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.
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. "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.