Lighters Up
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Lighters Up is a single written and recorded by rapper Lil' Kim
and produced by her ex-boyfriend, the record producer Scott Storch
. The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley
's Welcome to Jamrock. It was released August 31, 2005, a few weeks before the release of the album The Naked Truth
. The album was originally due to be released September the 13th but was delayed until the 27th because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the US Hot 100, then quickly climbed up to #31 becoming her highest charting solo hit. The single eventually was certified Gold.
As the first single from the Naked Truth, the single did reasonably well, creating hype for the album. However, due to the late follow-up, along with little promotions, the single performed less well than previous singles by Lil' Kim. The song is about Kim cautioning people about the dangers and conditions of certain parts of Brooklyn
.
There was also an official remix of the song featuring Tego Calderón
. The song featured a new verse and ad-libs from Calderon, as well as a new intro from Kim, but no new verses from Kim.
The music video of the song starts with the chorus of the clean version of "Shut Up Bitch", which they say "Shut Up, Chick" instead.
Tego Calderón
is on the "Lighters Up" (Tego Mix)
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
and produced by her ex-boyfriend, the record producer Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
. The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley
Damian Marley
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
's Welcome to Jamrock. It was released August 31, 2005, a few weeks before the release of the album The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)
The Naked Truth is the fourth studio album by rapper Lil' Kim, released on September 27, 2005. This album was released on the first day of Kim's sentencing, in which she went to jail for nearly a year on perjury charges.- Critical reception :...
. The album was originally due to be released September the 13th but was delayed until the 27th because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the US Hot 100, then quickly climbed up to #31 becoming her highest charting solo hit. The single eventually was certified Gold.
As the first single from the Naked Truth, the single did reasonably well, creating hype for the album. However, due to the late follow-up, along with little promotions, the single performed less well than previous singles by Lil' Kim. The song is about Kim cautioning people about the dangers and conditions of certain parts of Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
.
There was also an official remix of the song featuring Tego Calderón
Tego Calderón
Tegui Calderón Rosario is a Puerto Rican rapper and actor.-Early life:Calderón was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of Pilar Rosario Parrilla, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Calderón Ilarraza, a government worker for Puerto Rico's Department of Health. Moving at a young age from his native...
. The song featured a new verse and ad-libs from Calderon, as well as a new intro from Kim, but no new verses from Kim.
The music video of the song starts with the chorus of the clean version of "Shut Up Bitch", which they say "Shut Up, Chick" instead.
Tego Calderón
Tego Calderón
Tegui Calderón Rosario is a Puerto Rican rapper and actor.-Early life:Calderón was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of Pilar Rosario Parrilla, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Calderón Ilarraza, a government worker for Puerto Rico's Department of Health. Moving at a young age from his native...
is on the "Lighters Up" (Tego Mix)