'Minecraft's character 'Steve's Lava Chicken' scores smallest entry on Billboard's Hot 100 chart
Here's Your Scoop on the Spectacularly Brief "Steve's Lava Chicken"
Kick back, folks! You won't believe what happens when you mix chicken with lava, or at least, not in the way you're thinking. What you get is a snappy little number!
The enigmatic "Steve's Lava Chicken" tune from "A Minecraft Movie" has made a splash on Billboard's chart-topping Hot 100, as per the word from music insiders themselves. Its running time? A minuscule 34 seconds. That's less than the notorious 37-second "Beautiful Trip" by Kid Cudi and thelengthier-but-still-short "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" by Pikotaro. This lil' ditty debuts at No. 78 on the May 3 chart, as Billboard reports[1].
On the timeline of shortest songs, "Steve's Lava Chicken" leaves the lofty "Pete Davidson" by Ariana Grande, which clocks in at an impressive minute and 13 seconds, in the dust.
The lyrics? "Crispy and juicy, now you're having a snack. Ooh, super spicy. It's a lava attack."
Could the song's success be connected to the recent "chicken jockey" chaos that's been wreaking havoc in theaters? Maybe, but it's Black as night that he's pro-Hot 100 while showing disdain for popcorn pelting[2].
You didn't think that was it, did ya? There's also an extended, minute-plus "lava chicken dance remix" with vocals from Jason Momoa's Garrett floating around.
Movie music doesn't get any juicier than this!
Behind the Lyrics
The song "Steve's Lava Chicken" is Jack Black's brainchild, co-written with "A Minecraft Movie" director Jared Hess and produced by John Spiker[3]. This catchy, comedic tune has become viral gold thanks to its outlandish premise, melding chicken with lava to create a "super spicy" dish[4].
Pop Culture's Newest Party Anthem
The song's success is astounding, both for its brevity and its cultural impact. It's inspired multiple versions, including the remix featuring Jason Momoa[5]. Despite its brief 34-second span, "Steve's Lava Chicken" has managed to carve out a big impact on music charts and within the Minecraft fan community[5].
Extra Bits
- Revisit: 'A Minecraft Movie' is a block of big dumb fun
- TrendWatch: The "chicken jockey" trend involves rowdy, often pop culture-inspired, behavior in theaters and elsewhere. While "Steve's Lava Chicken" may have sparked attention around this trend, the two are not directly linked[5].
[1] https://www.billboard.com/[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve's_Lava_Chicken[3] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10396808/[4] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/06/minecraft-movie-soundtrack-jack-black-lava-chicken[5] https:// Screenrant.com/minecraft-movie-steve-lava-chicken-shortest-numbers-one-hot-100-chart
- The enigmatic "Steve's Lava Chicken" tune, composed by Jack Black, has found its place on the Hot 100 chart, making a splash in the realm of music and entertainment.
- The song, with a runtime of just 34 seconds, leaves Ariana Grande's "Pete Davidson" and other short songs in the dust, demonstrating its viral potential.
- The lyrics of "Steve's Lava Chicken" describe a spicy, crispy dish that has become a catchy, comedic anthem, inspiring remixes and versions, such as the one featuring Jason Momoa.
- The success of "Steve's Lava Chicken" might be connected to the recent "chicken jockey" trend, although the two are not directly linked.
- The short yet impactful "Steve's Lava Chicken" remix featuring Jason Momoa's vocals is proof that movie music can be as juicy as the dish it represents, becoming a party anthem in California and beyond.
