Jack Black has made headlines with his latest musical endeavor, a whimsical jingle titled ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken,’ which features in the much-anticipated A Minecraft Movie. This catchy tune, clocking in at a mere 34 seconds, has officially entered Billboard‘s Hot 100 at number 78, marking it as the shortest song ever to achieve this milestone.
Chart-Topping Quirkiness
Co-written by Black and director Jared Hess, ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ is part of the official soundtrack for A Minecraft Movie. Fans have embraced the song’s playful nature, dubbing it a “joyful silly song.” One enthusiastic YouTube commenter remarked, “I swear Jack Black is the only man who can sing about lava chicken and it comes out as an absolute banger.” Others echoed this sentiment, expressing their delight and even requesting an extended version of the track.
Produced by John Spiker, this jingle has surpassed the previous record-holder, Kid Cudi’s 37-second ‘Beautiful Trip,’ by a slim margin of three seconds. Additionally, the song has carved out a spot on Billboard‘s Hot Rock Songs chart, where it has reached a coveted top 10 position.
A Multifaceted Soundtrack
‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ is just one of four tracks performed by Black on the A Minecraft Movie soundtrack. He also lends his voice to ‘I Feel Alive,’ ‘Ode to Dennis,’ and ‘Birthday Rap,’ the latter featuring Jason Momoa. Black’s previous chart success includes reaching number 56 on the Hot 100 with ‘Peaches’ from The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack in 2023. A fan noted, “It’s like they saw how popular ‘Peaches’ was so they just gave Jack Black a bunch of moments to show off his vocal pipes.”
As audiences flock to theaters, A Minecraft Movie continues to generate buzz, with discussions already underway for a potential sequel following its record-breaking opening. The film is currently playing in cinemas, captivating viewers with its unique blend of humor and creativity.
