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"Lighters Up " is a single written and recorded by rapper Lil' Kim appearing as the first single off her fourth album, The Naked Truth . It was produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer Scott Storch . The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley 's Welcome to Jamrock . It was released on August 30, 2005. [1] Billboard Hot 100UK Singles Chart .
In 2013, the song was voted the best Brooklyn anthem by MTV .[2]
Background [ edit ]
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 . The video features cameo appearances by Mary J. Blige , Freddie Foxxx , her brother Chris and Maino .
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. A limited edition CD single featuring this remix was given away with purchases of "The Naked Truth" album exclusively at Target .
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. The video was directed by Kirk Fraser in New York City, peaked at #1 on BET 106 & Park .
Two versions of the song were released. The original, which features cities throughout the US and overseas during the hook, and another version titled "Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn)", which features spots throughout Brooklyn during the hook.
Lauryn Hill wanted to feature on the song but due to label issues it never happened.[3]
Formats and track listings [ edit ]
"Lighters Up" (Radio Edit) – 3:28
"Lighters Up" (Explicit Version) – 4:26
"Lighters Up" (Clean Radio Edit) – 3:28
"My Ni*#@s" (Bonus) – 4:14
Lighters Up (Amended) 4:06
Lighters Up (Explicit) 4:29
Lighters Up (Instrumental) 4:30
Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn) (Amended) 4:30
Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn) (Explicit) 4:28
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Radio Version) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Explicit Version) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Instrumental) – 3:39
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Acapella) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Album Version) 4:22
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Radio Version) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Album Version) – 4:22
"Lighters Up" (Edit) – 3:30
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (featuring Tego Calderon) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Radio Edit) (Explicit Version) – 3:28
"Lighters Up" (Remix) (Explicit Version) – 3:44
"Lighters Up" (Instrumental) – 3:28
"Came Back For You" (Non Album Track) – 4:20
Enhanced Video
Credits and personnel [ edit ]
Credits for "Lighters Up" are taken from the singles liner notes.[11]
Original [ edit ]
Recording
Recorded at Hit Factory Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL & Sony Music Recording Studios, New York, NY
Recorded by Wayne "The Brain" Allison and Dan The Man,
Personnel
Vocals by Lil' Kim
Written by K. Jones, S. Storch
Produced by Scott Storch
Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
Mixed by Glen Marchese
Recording
Recorded at Hit Factory Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL & Sony Music Recording Studios, New York, NY
Recorded by Dan The Man
Additional Recording at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL by Dominigo Ramon
Personnel
Vocals by Lil' Kim, Tego Calderon
Written by K. Jones, S. Storch, V. Carraway, T. Calderon
Percussion by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
Mixed by Glen Marchese
Additional mixing by Dan The Man
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Rap-Up (2012-03-08). "Lil' Kim Gets in 'Kanye West Mode,' Dishes on Drake and 50 Cent" . Rap-Up. Retrieved 2012-07-05 .
^ "Lighters Up UK Promo CD" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up Europe CD single" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up Remix Promo CD" . CD&LP.com. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up Europe CD single" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up UK CD single" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up US Remix CD single" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up Maxi CD single" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lighters Up Credits" . Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02 .
^ "Lil' Kim: Lighters Up" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat . Retrieved October 18, 2019.
^ "Lil' Kim – Lighters Up" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved October 18, 2019.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Lil' Kim" . Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved February 11, 2020.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved February 11, 2020.
^ "Lil' Kim – Lighters Up" . Singles Top 100 . Retrieved October 18, 2019.
^ "Lil' Kim: Artist Chart History" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 18, 2019.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved February 11, 2020.
^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard
^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)" . Billboard
^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard
^ "2005 Urban Top 40" (PDF) . Music Week 22 . Retrieved August 5, 2023 .
^ "Year End 2005 – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" . Billboard . Retrieved May 8, 2014 .
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