I'm Outstanding
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"I'm Outstanding" was the second single released from Shaquille O'Neal
's debut album, Shaq Diesel. Produced by Erick Sermon
, the single was a minor success, making it to 47 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
The song sampled the following:
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
's debut album, Shaq Diesel. Produced by Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon , in Bay Shore, New York is an American rapper, musician, and producer.Sermon is best known as half of late-1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for production work. He currently resides in Islandia, New York.- Career :...
, the single was a minor success, making it to 47 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
The song sampled the following:
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" by Yarbrough & Peoples - "The Big PaybackThe Big PaybackThe Big Payback is the debut album by rapper Choice. It was released on July 11, 1990 through Rap-a-Lot Records. The album is best known for the first track "Payback" in which she attacks Too Short, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Geto Boys, Willie D and N.W.A...
" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr... - "OutstandingOutstanding"Outstanding" is a song originally performed by The Gap Band and written by member Raymond Calhoun. The song originally appeared on the group's platinum-selling 1982 album Gap Band IV. It is one of their signature songs and biggest hits, reaching the number one spot on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart in...
" by The Gap Band - "Jingling BabyJingling BabyJingling Baby was the final single released from LL Cool J's third album, Walking with a Panther. It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by LL Cool J, The L.A. Posse and Marley Marl. Jingling Baby peaked at #32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs...
" by LL Cool JLL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
B-Side
- "I'm Outstanding" (808 Instrumental)- 4:04
- "I'm Outstanding" (Funk Lord Remix Instrumental)- 3:56
- "Ode to Shaquille"- 2:07
Charts
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | # 47 |
| U.S. R&B / Hip-Hop | # 29 |
| Hot Rap Singles | # 6 |
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | # 17 |