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I'm Outstanding
"I'm Outstanding" is a song by American former professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, released in November 1993 by Jive Records as the second single from his debut album, '' Shaq Diesel'' (1993). The song was co-written by O'Neal with producer Erick Sermon, Alisa Yarbrough and Raymound Calhoun. The single features several samples and was a minor success, making it to number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 70 on the UK Singles Chart. Its accompanying music video was directed by Jim Swaffield and shot in Orlando, Florida. Samples "I'm Outstanding" sampled the following songs: *" Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough & Peoples *" The Payback" by James Brown *"Outstanding" by The Gap Band *" Jingling Baby" by LL Cool J Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' commented, "Basketball superstar edges closer to getting much-desired hip-hop credibility with this Erick Sermon-produced kicker, which is fueled by a well-placed sample from 'Outstanding' by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal ( ; born March 6, 1972), commonly known as Shaq ( ), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program ''Inside the NBA''. He is a and Center (basketball), center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time List of NBA champions, NBA champion. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time. After playing college basketball for the LSU Tigers men's basketball, LSU Tigers, O'Neal was selected by the Orlando Magic with the List of first overall NBA draft picks, first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the best centers in the league, winning NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992–93 NBA season, 1992–93 and leading his team to the 1995 NBA Finals. After four years with the Magic, O'Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. They won Three-peat, three consecutive c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
