"My Mind Right" is a song by American rapper Memphis Bleek, released by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings on March 5, 2000 as the lead single from his second studio album, The Understanding (2000). It also served as lead single for Roc-A-Fella Records' soundtrack album, Backstage: A Hard Knock Life.

"My Mind Right"
Single by Memphis Bleek
from the album Backstage: A Hard Knock Life and The Understanding
ReleasedMarch 5, 2000
Recorded1999
GenreHip hop
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Cox, M.
  • Carter, S.
Producer(s)Damon Dash
Memphis Bleek singles chronology
"What You Think of That"
(1999)
"My Mind Right"
(2000)
"Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)"
(2000)
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Things That U Do"
(2000)
"My Mind Right (Remix)"
(2000)
"Big Pimpin'"
(2000)
Beanie Sigel singles chronology
"Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)"
(1999)
"My Mind Right (Remix)"
(2000)
"Change the Game"
(2000)

The music video, directed by Nzingha Stewart, features cameos from the song's co-writer Jay-Z and its producer Damon Dash, as well as fellow East Coast rappers Caddillac Tah, Ja Rule and Fabolous. Initially, the song was not a major hit and did not receive much airplay; however, following its remix with Roc-A-Fella label boss Jay-Z and labelmate Beanie Sigel, the song received wider radio airplay throughout the summer of 2000.

Charts

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Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[1] 85

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