Jamboree (song)
"Jamboree" is a song by American hip-hop group Naughty by Nature from the album Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury, featuring a chorus with R&B group Zhané. The song was a huge success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-one on the Hot Rap Singles, becoming their first song since "O.P.P." to reach number-one on the Rap charts. It also spent 5 weeks at number-one on the Canadian RPM Dance Chart. The song was certified gold on August 3, 1999, becoming the group's fourth and final single to reach at least gold status.
"Jamboree" | ||||
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Single by Naughty by Nature featuring Zhané | ||||
from the album Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury | ||||
B-side | "On the Run" | |||
Released | June 15, 1999 | |||
Format | CD single, CD maxi single, cassette | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Songwriter(s) | Anthony Criss, Vincent Brown, Kier Gist | |||
Producer(s) | Naughty by Nature | |||
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Zhané singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
The music video was released in July 1999. It features Naughty by Nature and Zhané, along with several patrons, celebrating and having a good time at a carnival. Professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal makes a cameo appearance in the music video.
Single track listing
A-Side
- "Jamboree" (Club Mix)- 3:31
- "Jamboree" (TV track)- 3:32
- "Jamboree" (Acappella)- 3:10
B-Side
- "Jamboree" (Radio Mix)- 3:32
- "On the Run" (Album Version)- 3:19
- "On the Run" (Instrumental)- 3:21
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
- Canada dance peak position
- "Charts.nz – Naughty By Nature feat. Zhane – Jamboree". Top 40 Singles.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1999". Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
- "American single certifications – Naughty by Nature – Jamboree". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "Best-Selling Records of 1999". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 112 (4): 63. January 22, 2000. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 4, 2015.