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1999 single by OutKast featuring Slick Rick
"Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)"
Single by OutKast featuring Slick Rick
from the album Aquemini
ReleasedMay 25, 1999
Recorded1998
GenreAlternative hip hop
Length3:43
LabelLaFace, Arista, RCA
Songwriter(s)André Benjamin, Antwan Patton, Ricky Walters
Producer(s)Mr. DJ
OutKast singles chronology
"Rosa Parks"
(1999)
"Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)"
(1999)
"Street Talkin'"
(2000)
Slick Rick singles chronology
"Sittin' in My Car"
(1995)
"Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)"
(1999)
"Street Talkin'"
(1999)

"Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)" is the third and final single from hip-hop duo Outkast's third studio album Aquemini. The song was released as a single on May 25, 1999, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #67 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Only the single version of the song features Slick Rick, with his verse completely absent from the album version. This song is not to be confused with Slick Rick's album The Art of Storytelling, released on the same day. This song was sampled in J. Cole's song "Land of the Snakes" from his studio album Born Sinner.

"Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)" is widely considered one of Outkast's best songs. In 2020, The Ringer ranked the song number nine on their list of the 50 greatest Outkast songs, and in 2021, The Guardian ranked the song number four on their list of the 20 greatest Outkast songs.

Track listing

CD Single
  1. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Clean Mix) - 4:14
  2. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Instrumental)- 4:10
  3. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Call Out Research Hook) - 0:10
Maxi Single
  1. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Album Version) - 4:11
  2. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Featuring Slick Rick - Single Version) - 4:10
  3. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Featuring Slick Rick - Acapella) - 4:06
  4. "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" (Album Version) - 3:30
12" Vinyl Single
  1. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Clean Mix) - 4:14
  2. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Instrumental) - 4:11
  3. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Dirty Mix) - 4:11
  4. "Da Art Of Storytellin'" (Acapella) - 4:06

Charts

Chart (1999) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 67

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "The Ringer's 50 Best Outkast Songs, Ranked". The Ringer. October 29, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  2. Petridis, Alexis (August 20, 2021). "Outkast's 20 greatest songs – ranked!". The Guardian. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  3. Hot 100 Songs & New Music: 1 - 10 Songs | Billboard Music Charts
  4. "American single certifications – Outkast – Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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