Tha Block Is Hot (song)
"Tha Block Is Hot" is the debut single by New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne, released as the first single from his debut album of the same name. The song was named the 50th greatest hip hop song of all time by VH1 in 2008.[1]
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| Single by Lil Wayne featuring Juvenile and B.G. | ||||
| from the album Tha Block Is Hot | ||||
| Released | October 23, 1999 | |||
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| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
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Music video
In the video (directed by Dave Meyers), Lil' Wayne is getting chased by cops, and successfully evades them as well as a police helicopter.
Charts
| Chart (1999/2000) | Peak Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 65 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 24 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 27 |
References
- Amrit (2008-09-29). VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs. Retrieved from http://stereogum.com/archives/vh1s-100-greatest-hiphop-songs_024391.html.
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