The Champ

Album: O.E.MO (2011)
Charted: 92
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • The first promo single from rapper Nelly's seventh album was commissioned by sports network ESPN to accompany their "Bowl Week" college football coverage. It finds the St. Louis native reflecting upon a successful athlete's success, brought about by hard graft and teamwork. The motivational tune also appeared on Nelly's mixtape, O.E.MO, which was released on December 24, 2011.
  • Andrew "Drew Money" Thielk provided the beat, which uses marching band drums as a significant part. Other credits listed on the producer's resume include Jay-Z's "Hello Brooklyn 2.0" and Nicki Minaj's "Right Thru Me."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

JJ Burnel of The Stranglers

JJ Burnel of The StranglersSongwriter Interviews

JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.

John Doe of X

John Doe of XSongwriter Interviews

With his X-wife Exene, John fronts the band X and writes their songs.

Glen Burtnik

Glen BurtnikSongwriter Interviews

On Glen's résumé: hit songwriter, Facebook dominator, and member of Styx.

Dino Cazares of Fear Factory

Dino Cazares of Fear FactorySongwriter Interviews

The guitarist/songwriter explains how he came up with his signature sound, and deconstructs some classic Fear Factory songs.

George Harrison

George HarrisonFact or Fiction

Did Eric Clapton really steal George's wife? What's the George Harrison-Monty Python connection? Set the record straight with our Fact or Fiction quiz.

Steely Dan

Steely DanFact or Fiction

Did they really trade their guitarist to The Doobie Brothers? Are they named after something naughty? And what's up with the band name?