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]

"Tha Block Is Hot"
Single by Lil Wayne featuring Juvenile and B.G.
from the album Tha Block Is Hot
ReleasedOctober 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)
Recorded1999
GenreHip hop
Length4:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Bling Bling"
(1999)
"Tha Block Is Hot"
(1999)
"Number One Stunna"
(2000)

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
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 65
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 24
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles 27
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References

  1. 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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