"I'm Outstanding" is the second single released from American former professional basketball player

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's debut album, ''

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'' (1993). Produced by Erick Sermon, the single was a minor success, making it to 47 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Samples

"I'm Outstanding" sampled the following songs: *" Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough & Peoples *"

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*" Outstanding" by

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*" Jingling Baby" by

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Single track listing

A-side

#"I'm Outstanding" ( LP version) – 4:07 #"I'm Outstanding" (Funk Lord remix) – 3:55

B-side

#"I'm Outstanding" (808

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) – 4:04 #"I'm Outstanding" (Funk Lord remix instrumental) – 3:56 #"Ode to Shaquille" – 2:07

Charts

References

1993 singles 1993 songs Shaquille O'Neal songs Jive Records singles Song recordings produced by Erick Sermon Songs written by Erick Sermon Songs written by Shaquille O'Neal {{1990s-US-single-stub