Jack Black’s whimsical creation, “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” has made a remarkable entry into the music scene by becoming the shortest song ever to grace the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Clocking in at a brisk 34 seconds, this catchy tune debuted at No. 78 and also secured a spot at No. 10 on the Hot Rock Songs chart. According to data from Luminate, the song has garnered an impressive 7 million streams in the United States within just a week, from April 18 to April 24.
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Black, known for his role in the comedy rock duo Tenacious D, is not alone in his musical endeavors for the “Minecraft Movie” soundtrack. The lead track, “I Feel Alive,” features an impressive lineup, including Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters fame on drums, Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age on guitar, and Roger Joseph Manning Jr. of Jellyfish on keys.
“Steve’s Lava Chicken” has now claimed the title of the shortest song to ever enter the Hot 100, surpassing Kid Cudi’s “Beautiful Trip,” which runs for 37 seconds. Other notable short songs that have made their mark on the Hot 100 include:
- “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” by Piko-Taro (45 seconds)
- “Little Boxes” by The Womenfolk (one minute and two seconds)
- “Deck the Halls” by Nat King Cole (one minute and six seconds)
- “Pete Davidson” by Ariana Grande (one minute and 13 seconds)
Since its debut on April 4, “A Minecraft Movie” has emerged as a commercial sensation, raking in over 0 million globally. The film features a star-studded cast, including Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Danielle Brooks. The storyline follows a brother and sister who join forces with the legendary crafter Steve to thwart an evil sorceress and save the enchanting world of “Minecraft.”
