Jack Black's "Chicken Song" from A Minecraft Movie breaks record, debuting on Billboard Hot 100 at the 34-second mark.
A Minecraft Memetic Tune's Billboard Debut
Jack Black's musical contribution, the 34-second gem "Steve's Lava Chicken," from the smash hit movie A Minecraft Adventure, has made history by becoming the briefest track to enter the Billboard Hot 100. This chart ranks the most popular songs week-by-week. With over seven million streams in the US between April 18 and April 24, it burst onto the scene at No. 78[1].
The Hot 100 first graced the music scene back in August 4, 1958, and never before has a track this short cracked its ranks[1]. As a professional musician, Black is best known for his work with jokester rock group Tenacious D[4]. "POD" from their 2006 flick, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, shared the same Billboard position for a week[4]. This isn't even Black's first credit in the world of videogame tunes. In the Super Mario Bros. Movie, he voiced Bowser and belted out the tune "Peaches," which also found its way onto the Hot 100. It spent five weeks there, peaking at number 56[4].
Kid Cudi's "Beautiful Trip," clocking in at 37 seconds, previously held the record for the shortest song on the Billboard Hot 100[6].
ListenUp: "Steve's Lava Chicken" Lyrics
Here's the catchy chorus for your entertainment:
La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chickenSteve's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's tasty as hell
Ooh, mamacita, now you're ringin' the bellCrispy and juicy, now you're havin' a snackOoh super spicy, it's a lava attack!
Some say Black improvised the track[4]. Be sure to distinguish "Steve's Lava Chicken" from the "chicken jockey meme".
Released on April 4, A Minecraft Adventure has become a commercial juggernaut, amassing over $800 million worldwide[6]. Supported by an aggressive marketing campaign, it's set to continue raking in a fortune for Warner Bros[6]—no surprise, given that a sequel is already in the making.
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Writer's Notes:
Rich Stanton, a games journalist with 15 years of experience, crafted this take[2]. With stints at Edge magazine, Ars Technica, Eurogamer, GamesRadar+, Gamespot, the Guardian, IGN, the New Statesman, Polygon, Vice, and Kotaku UK under his belt, Stanton's work embodies all things gaming[2]. His book, "A Brief History of Video Games," is a comprehensive exploration of the gaming medium[2].
In the Minecraft world, Steve's Lava Chicken adventure continues to be a fun and imaginative addition to the popular gaming franchise[2][3]. While official ranking details may not be available, the song's success within the context of the movie highlights the unique and playful spirit of Minecraft[2][3].
- Jack Black's brief track, "Steve's Lava Chicken," from the movie "A Minecraft Adventure," has broken a record by becoming the shortest song to enter the Billboard Hot 100.
- As a professional musician, Black is known for his work with tenacious rock group Tenacious D and his voiceover role in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, where he sang "Peaches."
- The game "Minecraft," supported by an aggressive marketing campaign, has become a commercial juggernaut and amassed over $800 million worldwide.
- The Minecraft universe is constantly evolving with new worlds, texture packs, skins, mods, and more, making it easier to keep tabs on than ever before.
- In the music world, Kid Cudi's "Beautiful Trip" previously held the record for the shortest song on the Billboard Hot 100, but "Steve's Lava Chicken" has now broken that record.
- "Steve's Lava Chicken" is a fun and imaginative addition to the "Minecraft" gaming franchise, and its success within the context of the movie highlights the unique and playful spirit of Minecraft.
- With aBet on its continued success, a sequel to "A Minecraft Adventure" is already in the making, peaking fans' interest in the world of games, movies, and entertainment.
