On Fire | |
Cover: | On Fire (Lloyd Banks single - cover art).jpg |
Caption: | "On Fire" cover art |
Type: | single |
Album: | The Hunger for More |
Released: | April 27, 2004[1] |
Recorded: | 2003 |
Genre: | Hip hop |
Length: | 3:07 |
Chronology: | Lloyd Banks |
Next Title: | I'm So Fly |
Next Year: | 2004 |
"On Fire" is the debut single from Lloyd Banks' debut album, The Hunger for More, released through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. It quickly became a nationwide hit and cemented Lloyd Banks' name in the hip hop scene. The single peaked inside the top ten in the U.S., reaching #8. The song samples "The Champ", performed by The Mohawks.
The chorus contains vocals by 50 Cent, though he is uncredited. The song was produced by Eminem and Kwamé.[2] Writing credits were given to Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Kwamé, 50 Cent, Luis Resto and Peter Harmsworth.[3]
The single peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
The music video, directed by Jessy Terrero, features Lloyd Banks rapping on the roof of a small building that is on top of a large hotel building. The video contains cameos by fellow G-Unit members 50 Cent, Young Buck and Game, as well as G-Unit artist Olivia. At the end of the video, 50 Cent is seen breaking through glass and the song changes to the chorus and the first verse of the song Warrior, which is also from Lloyd Bank's debut album The Hunger for More.
The music video on YouTube has received over 40 million views as of May 2024.[4]
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 55 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 34 |
US Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 17 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | |
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United States | Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio | G-Unit, Interscope | [9] | |
Contemporary hit radio | [10] | |||