Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)

"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" is Grammy nominated collaboration song between Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One and that is co-produced by Rick Rubin and DJ Premier. The song was released as a single on February 20, 2007 by Nike Records. It was performed live at the Nike Air Force Ones 25th anniversary party shown on MTV2.

Its remix, "Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix", is produced by DJ Premier, and it features Rakim along with the aforementioned rappers. It features DJ Premier's signature scratches from prior songs such as Nas' "One Love" and "It Ain't Hard to Tell". The song was nominated for Best Rap Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.

Proceeds from the song's sales go towards youth leadership programs through the Force4Change Fund.

Track listing

Side A: “Better Than I’ve Ever Been” (prod. Rick Rubin) featuring Kanye West, Nas, and KRS-One – full song – instrumental – a cappella

Side B: “Classic (Better Than I’ve Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)” featuring Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One, and Rakim – full song – instrumental – a cappella

Music video

Music Video for Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been) can be found in citation. ^[1]

Samples

The original beat by Rick Rubin samples the song "Give Me the Night", performed by George Benson, off his Give Me the Night album.

DJ Premier's remix contains samples from "Dance the Kung-Fu" by Carl Douglas.

References

External links

Music video

http://www.kixandthecity.com/katc-lifestyle-contest-finale-limited-edition-better-than-ive-ever-beenclassic-vinyl/

Kanye West songs

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Graduation	"Good Morning" "Champion" "Stronger" "Good Life" "Can't Tell Me Nothing" "Flashing Lights" "Homecoming" "Big Brother"

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Cruel Summer	"To the World" "Clique" "Mercy" "New God Flow" "Cold" "Don't Like"

Yeezus	"On Sight" "Black Skinhead" "I Am a God" "New Slaves" "Hold My Liquor" "Blood on the Leaves" "Bound 2"

The Life of Pablo	"Father Stretch My Hands" "Famous" "Real Friends" "Wolves" "Fade" "Saint Pablo"

Cruel Winter	"Champions"

Other singles	"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" "Christmas in Harlem" "Only One" "FourFiveSeconds" "All Day"

Featured singles	"Talk About Our Love" "The Food" "I Changed My Mind" "Down and Out" "The Corner" "Go!" "Number One" "Extravaganza" "Number One" "Wouldn't Get Far" "I Still Love H.E.R." "Pro Nails" "Finer Things" "American Boy" "Put On" "Stay Up! (Viagra)" "Swagga like Us" "Go Hard" "Knock You Down" "Beat Goes On" "Kinda Like a Big Deal" "Walkin' on the Moon" "Supernova" "Maybach Music 2" "Make Her Say" "Digital Girl" "Run This Town" "Forever" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Erase Me" "Start It Up" "Hurricane 2.0" "E.T." "Marvin & Chardonnay" "Pride n Joy" "I Wish You Would" "Birthday Song" "Thank You" "I Won" "Blessings" "One Man Can Change the World" "Pop Style" "THat Part" "Friends"

Other songs	"Us Placers" "Deuces (Remix)" "Sanctified"

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Nas singles discography

Illmatic	"Halftime" "It Ain't Hard to Tell" "Life's a Bitch" "The World Is Yours" "One Love"

It Was Written	"If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" "Street Dreams" "The Message"

I Am…	"Nas Is Like" "Hate Me Now"

Nastradamus	"Nastradamus" "You Owe Me"

Stillmatic	"Rule" "Got Ur Self a Gun" "One Mic"

God's Son	"Made You Look" "I Can" "Get Down"

Street's Disciple	"Thief's Theme" "Bridging the Gap" "Just a Moment"

Hip Hop Is Dead	"Hip Hop Is Dead" "Can't Forget About You"

Untitled album	"Hero" "Make the World Go Round"

Life Is Good	"Nasty" "The Don" "Daughters" "Cherry Wine"

The Firm: The Album	"Firm Biz" "Phone Tap"

Soundtracks	"Escobar '97" "Less Than an Hour"

Collaborations	"Did You Ever Think" "Hot Boyz" "Oochie Wally" "Thugz Mansion" "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" "Too Many Rappers" "Ghetto Dreams" "Champion" "Something to Believe In"

Other songs	"N.Y. State of Mind" "One Time 4 Your Mind" "Ether" "Be a Nigger Too" "N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)" "Let Nas Down"

Rakim

Solo albums	The 18th Letter (1997) The Master (1999) The Archive: Live, Lost & Found (2008) The Seventh Seal (2009)

Eric B. & Rakim	Paid in Full (1987) Follow the Leader (1988) Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990) Don't Sweat the Technique (1992)

Featured singles	"Guilty All the Same"

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KRS-One

B.D.P. albums	Criminal Minded By All Means Necessary Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop Edutainment Sex and Violence

KRS-One albums	Return of the Boom Bap KRS-One I Got Next The Sneak Attack Spiritual Minded Kristyles Keep Right Life Adventures in Emceein Maximum Strength 2008 Back to the L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass Beating) The BDP Album Just Like That Never Forget

Live albums	Live Hardcore Worldwide

Collaborative albums	Hip Hop Lives (with Marley Marl) Survival Skills (with Buckshot) The Just-Ice and KRS-One EP Vol.1 (with Just-Ice) Meta-Historical (with True Master) Godsville (with Showbiz) Royalty Check (with Bumpy Knuckles) Return of the Boom Bip (with DJ Premier)

Mixtapes	The Mix Tape Prophets vs. Profits

KRS-One Presents...	Peedo & the Luna Empire It's All Good (Greenie album)

Compilation albums	Man & His Music Best of B-Boy Records A Retrospective

Groups	Boogie Down Productions Group Therapy

Filmography	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Who's the Man? Beef Beef II

Related articles	Discography B-Boy Records Scott La Rock Stop the Violence Movement Suicide, it's a suicide

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