What Michale Phelps Listens To On His Ipod Before Races

A Squared · 08-16-2008, 12:27 AM

The mystery of Michael Phelps' iPod playlist

By Chris Chase

In the long, storied history of Fourth-Place Medal's Investigative Unit (founded: Monday), one question has been asked by our readers more than any other. Today, on our five-day anniversary, we will attempt to tackle the biggest Olympic mystery of the Beijing Games: what is Michael Phelps listening to on his iPod?

In nearly every camera shot of Michael Phelps on dry land, he can be seen with iPod headphones dangling from his ears. The earbuds are a ubiquitous presence in the ready room and on the starting block; they're just as much a part of Phelps' 'uniform' as goggles and a swim cap. About two minutes prior to the start of a race, Phelps sheds the iPod along with his warm-ups. So, what is he listening to?

Podcasts of NPR's This American Life and Dylan live at The Supper Club. No wait, that's my iPod. Phelps listens to hip-hop music on his. He says it helps motivate him before a race.

While his pre-race tracklist varies, Phelps has said that "I'm Me" by Lil' Wayne has been on his playlist in Beijing. The track, off Weezy's EP "The Leak" features the line:

Yes I am the best/and no I ain't positive I'm definite/I know the game (

) like I'm reffing it

That's about the only lyric that's printable on a family blog.

Other artists that populate Phelps' iPod include: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Eminem and Outkast. (What, no 'Pac?) Occasionally, he'll throw some techno into the mix, but usually keeps things rap-centric. Phelps doesn't speak much about the specific songs he's listening to, but he did tell NBC in 2004 that Eminem's "'Til I Collapse" was on his most-played list at Athens. In 2005, he created a playlist for the website Rhapsody that included the songs "Roses" by Outkast, "Burn" by Usher, "Overnight Celebrity" by Twista and "Smile" by G-Unit.

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Young Nicks · 08-16-2008, 12:35 AM

yea i seen that on yahoo thats that white boy right there..

I am God · 08-16-2008, 12:39 AM

i'd like to confess... I'm Michael Phelps...

DaDizzle · 08-16-2008, 12:45 AM

"Smile" By G Unit

Lil TraVieSo · 08-16-2008, 12:52 AM

what's it going to be next? what time he takes a shit?

Clip$ · 08-16-2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Night

what's it going to be next? what time he takes a shit?

i think i can answer that one....

an hour after every meal of course!

no homo

08-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#1
A Squared Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,524 Repped: 45 Repped 105 Times in 63 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	What Michale Phelps Listens To On His Ipod Before Races What Michale Phelps Listens To On His Ipod Before Races The mystery of Michael Phelps' iPod playlist By Chris Chase In the long, storied history of Fourth-Place Medal's Investigative Unit (founded: Monday), one question has been asked by our readers more than any other. Today, on our five-day anniversary, we will attempt to tackle the biggest Olympic mystery of the Beijing Games: what is Michael Phelps listening to on his iPod? In nearly every camera shot of Michael Phelps on dry land, he can be seen with iPod headphones dangling from his ears. The earbuds are a ubiquitous presence in the ready room and on the starting block; they're just as much a part of Phelps' 'uniform' as goggles and a swim cap. About two minutes prior to the start of a race, Phelps sheds the iPod along with his warm-ups. So, what is he listening to? Podcasts of NPR's This American Life and Dylan live at The Supper Club. No wait, that's my iPod. Phelps listens to hip-hop music on his. He says it helps motivate him before a race. While his pre-race tracklist varies, Phelps has said that "I'm Me" by Lil' Wayne has been on his playlist in Beijing. The track, off Weezy's EP "The Leak" features the line: Yes I am the best/and no I ain't positive I'm definite/I know the game () like I'm reffing it That's about the only lyric that's printable on a family blog. Other artists that populate Phelps' iPod include: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Eminem and Outkast. (What, no 'Pac?) Occasionally, he'll throw some techno into the mix, but usually keeps things rap-centric. Phelps doesn't speak much about the specific songs he's listening to, but he did tell NBC in 2004 that Eminem's "'Til I Collapse" was on his most-played list at Athens. In 2005, he created a playlist for the website Rhapsody that included the songs "Roses" by Outkast, "Burn" by Usher, "Overnight Celebrity" by Twista and "Smile" by G-Unit. SOURCE: __________________

08-16-2008, 12:35 AM	#2
Young Nicks $ C4RRYIN6 MY$3LF $ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anderson,SC a piece of shit of a city... 864 Posts: 1,617 Repped: 426 Repped 929 Times in 249 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	yea i seen that on yahoo thats that white boy right there.. __________________ Yo dont forget to click the green button or leave rep.

08-16-2008, 12:39 AM	#3
I am God Jesus Walks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: from California to Florida to New York Posts: 1,699 Repped: 257 Repped 1,126 Times in 499 Posts Neg Reps: 41 Neg Repped at 19 Times in 13 Posts	i'd like to confess... I'm Michael Phelps... __________________ ^^^^ Throwback

08-16-2008, 12:45 AM	#4
DaDizzle Bush me Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 4,535 Repped: 87 Repped 774 Times in 338 Posts Neg Reps: 130 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 74 Posts	"Smile" By G Unit __________________

08-16-2008, 12:52 AM	#5
Lil TraVieSo i lean like a gringo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: From the 310 to the 714 Posts: 966 Repped: 52 Repped 294 Times in 60 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 2 Posts	what's it going to be next? what time he takes a shit? __________________ WELL IF MY TIME HAS COME THEN I AIN'T GONNA RUN I'D RATHER DIE ON MY FEET THAN ON MY KNEES LIKE A PUNK(STOMPER-HARD TIMES)

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