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"'Best of Me, Part 2'" is a song by American singer Ma featuring American rapper Jay-Z. Significantly different from the original version both musically and lyrically. "Best of Me, Part 2" served as the second single from DJ Clue?'s album 'DJ Clue? Presents: Backstage Mixtape' (2000), the soundtrack to the 2000 documentary film, 'Backstage'. The remix was written and composed by Harrison, Teron Beal, Shawn Carter, Larry Gates, Marcel Hall, Trackmasters duo Samuel Barnes and Jean Claude-Oliver, and Marlon Williams (Marley Marl), and samples an interpolation of the 1987 song "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz", performed by Biz Markie.

While "Best of Me, Part 2" failed to chart on 'Billboard's US Hot 100, it performed modestly on 'Billboard's component Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, on which it debuted and peaked at number fifty-five. Well received by music critics, it was ranked 40th on About.com's "Top 50 Rap and R&B Collaborations" list in 2012. The video was shot in Malibu, California. Harrison can be seen strutting along the beach and behind a white screen wearing a jersey dress.

Background



made a featured guest appearance and lent his voice to the track.

Best of Me, Part 2 was composed by Ma Harrison and production duo Trackmasters along with Teron Beal, Larry Gates, and rapper Jay-Z sampling an interpolation of Biz Markie's 1987 song "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz", which was produced by Marley Marl. During the recording process though, tension rose between Harrison and Jay-Z. However, eventually the conflict was resolved and Jay-Z and Ma were able to put their differences aside and find a mutual respect for each other. After dissolving their conflict Jay-Z agreed to record his vocals on the track.

Speaking on its creation, Tone of Trackmasters commented, "Steve Stoute was head of black music over at Interscope and at the time we were still his guys. He wanted a remix so we went in and knocked the remix out. I remember Ma couldn't cut the vocals properly and it took forever. When it was done, we wanted Jay-Z on it."

"So Jay came to the studio that night at The Hit Factory. He got it right away he understood what it was but he didnt like Mas vibe in the room. He looked at her like she was a spoiled brat because she was. He looked at her like, I'm about to rap on your record, you're about to have a hit, and I dont think you really appreciate it."

"She was like this new artist on Interscope, she didnt even really understand what was going on. So he didnt do the record when he got there. Once again, he gave a preview of what it was gonna sound like, but he didnt do the record because he didnt feel like it.

"So he left and we had to tell Ma like, Yo Ma, Jay wants to do the record but he feels like youre not even giving him any love, like no thank you or none of that. But that's just her personality. So we went to L.A. for some music awards were around that time and we had one more shot at getting Jay to come to the studio.

"And obviously Jay came in and Ma was more cordial towards Jay. He laid the rhyme down, Steve asked for a shoutout, and thats basically it. Thats a good record and Jay-Z charged her through the nose for it."

Commercial performance



The "Best of Me Part II" debuted and peaked at number fifty-five on 'Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart issue dated August 19, 2000. It spent a total of twenty consecutive weeks on the chart altogether.

Legacy



Though "Best of Me, Part 2" was never a commercial success at mainstream radio, it has since developed a cult following within the Hip hop community while sparking a hip-hop fashion trend as well. 'Revolt' praised "Best of Me, Part 2" as one Trackmasters track that will forever be dope. Ma has been credited as the foremother of the jersey dress crusade, highlighted by her UNC Michael Jordan ensemble in the classic 2000 video with Jay-Z for "Best of Me, Part 2." 'Complex' featured Ma on their 8 Most Iconic Sports Jersey Moments in Rap Videos list.

Young Money recording artist Shanell covered "Best of Me, Part 2" as part of her "Throwback Music Thursday Series." Brooklyn indie rapper Donmonique sampled "Best of Me, Part 2" for her mixtape 'Black Kate Moss' (2016). Canadian rapper Tory Lanez sampled "Best of Me, Part 2" for his album 'Chixtape 5' (2019). Brooklyn rapper J.I the Prince of N.Y sampled the song for his single "Need Me."

Formats and track listings



*'US 12" single and maxi-single'

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Main Clean) 3:52

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Main) 3:52

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Instrumental) 3:15

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Acapella) 3:25

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Beat Box Clean) 3:52

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Beat Box) 3:52

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Beat Box Instrumental) 3:15

# "The Best of Me" (Holla Remix Beat Box Acapella) 3:25

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Category:2000 songs

Category:2000 singles

Category:Ma songs

Category:Music videos directed by Hype Williams

Category:Jay-Z songs

Category:Def Jam Recordings singles

Category:Songs written by Jean-Claude Olivier

Category:Songs written by Samuel Barnes (songwriter)

Category:Songs written by Teron Beal

Category:Songs written by Biz Markie

Category:Songs written by Marley Marl

Category:Songs written by Jay-Z

Category:Songs written by Ma

Category:Sequel songs

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