I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
1989 single by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
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"I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" is the first single taken from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's third studio album, And in This Corner…. The song was released as a single in late 1989. This is the duo's first single to be available on Compact Disc format. It peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
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| Single by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince | ||||
| from the album And in This Corner… | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Comedy rap | |||
| Length | 4:50 | |||
| Label | Jive/Zomba | |||
| Songwriters | Smith, Townes, Harris | |||
| Producers | Smith, Townes, New, Harris | |||
| DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A music video (directed by Scott Kalvert) and produced by David Horgan, was released in 1989, which included guest-starring Chris Rock, and guest appearances by Mike Tyson, as well as his promoter Don King, and co-manager John Horne.
Track listing
- CD Single
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Radio Mix) - 3:57
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (LP Version) - 4:50
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Extended Mix) - 6:34
- 12" Vinyl
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Radio Mix) - 3:57
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (LP Version) - 4:50
- "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Extended Mix) - 6:34
Charts
| Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 52 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 39 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] | 94 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 58 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[5] | 23 |
