Let's Get Loud (Jennifer Lopez song)
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"Let's Get Loud" is a song by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez
from her debut album, On the 6
(1999). Written by Gloria Estefan
and Kike Santander
, and produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr. and Santander
, the song was released in June 2000 as the album's fifth and final single
. While the single did not chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
, it did manage to reach number thirty-nine on the Hot Dance Club Play, and also saw moderate international success. The song earned Lopez her second consecutive nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording
in 2001 (the first being for "Waiting for Tonight
" the previous year).
The song's music video
was directed by Jeffrey Doe and filmed live at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Rose Bowl
in Pasadena, California
.
The song was originally written by Gloria Estefan
, and was recorded for her 1998 dance album "Gloria!", but she didn't feel that it did not go with any of the songs that she had recorded for the album, so she decided that Lopez could put a new spin on it, creating a hit for her and Gloria.
European CD maxi single
Australian CD single
U.S. 12" single
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
from her debut album, On the 6
On the 6
On the 6 is the debut studio album by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez, released on June 1, 1999 by Work Records. It debuted at number eight on the U.S. Billboard 200 the week of June 19, 1999, with first-week sales of 112,000 copies, remaining in the top 20 for 11 weeks and on the chart...
(1999). Written by Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
and Kike Santander
Kike Santander
Dr. Flavio Enrique Santander Lora, commonly known as Kike Santander, is a Colombian composer, record producer, arranger and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the principal Latino composers of the day, having worked with artists such as David Bisbal, Christian Castro, Thalía, Chayanne,...
, and produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr. and Santander
Kike Santander
Dr. Flavio Enrique Santander Lora, commonly known as Kike Santander, is a Colombian composer, record producer, arranger and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the principal Latino composers of the day, having worked with artists such as David Bisbal, Christian Castro, Thalía, Chayanne,...
, the song was released in June 2000 as the album's fifth and final single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
. While the single did not chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, it did manage to reach number thirty-nine on the Hot Dance Club Play, and also saw moderate international success. The song earned Lopez her second consecutive nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording
Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording
The Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for works containing quality vocal performances in the dance music genre...
in 2001 (the first being for "Waiting for Tonight
Waiting for Tonight
"Waiting for Tonight" is a song originally recorded by American female pop trio 3rd Party for their 1997 album Alive. American recording artist Jennifer Lopez recorded a version for her debut album, On the 6 , and the song became the second single from the album and also the most famous version of...
" the previous year).
The song's music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Jeffrey Doe and filmed live at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl (stadium)
The Rose Bowl is an outdoor athletic stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., in Los Angeles County. The stadium is the site of the annual college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, held on New Year's Day. In 1982, it became the home field of the UCLA Bruins college football team of the Pac-12...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
.
The song was originally written by Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, and was recorded for her 1998 dance album "Gloria!", but she didn't feel that it did not go with any of the songs that she had recorded for the album, so she decided that Lopez could put a new spin on it, creating a hit for her and Gloria.
Cover versions and appearances in other media
- The song was covered by American singer-songwriter Taylor HornTaylor HornTaylor Ashley Horn is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress from Kentwood, Louisiana. She now goes by the stage name of Princess Bambi Monroe....
in 2002 on her debut album, taylor-made, at the age of nine. - The song was later covered by Gloria Estefan in 2008 on her 90 Millas World Tour90 Millas World TourThe 90 Millas World Tour is the seventh concert tour by singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, the tour was performed primarily for her Spanish audience but also for the Dutch, Irish and British who have been her most ardent supporters....
. - German group The BaseballsThe BaseballsThe Baseballs are a German rock and roll band founded in Berlin in 2007. They became popular with rock cover versions of modern hits such as "Umbrella" by Rihanna and "Hot n Cold" by Katy Perry. The band members are only credited by their first names...
covered the song in rockabillyRockabillyRockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
style for their debut album Strike!Strike! (album)-CD1:-CD2:-Charts:-Year-end charts:-Certifications:Strike!Strike! Back-Chart precession and succession:...
in 2009. - In July 2010 Scottish entertainer John BarrowmanJohn BarrowmanJohn Scot Barrowman is a Scottish-American singer, actor, dancer, musical theatre performer and media personality. Born in Glasgow yet growing up in Illinois after his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, Barrowman was encouraged to further his love for music and...
covered "Let's Get Loud" for the premiere episode of the second series of his BBC OneBBC OneBBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
show, Tonight's the NightTonight's the Night (TV series)Tonight's the Night is a BBC Saturday night entertainment television programme which stars on BBC One since 18 April 2009. It is presented by actor and singer John Barrowman.-Format:...
. - The song was featured in the Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
episode "Spies Reminiscent of UsSpies Reminiscent of Us"Spies Reminiscent of Us" is the third episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 11, 2009...
" from the eighth seasonFamily Guy (season 8)Family Guy eighth season first aired on the Fox network in twenty episodes from September 27, 2009 to May 23, 2010 before being released as two DVD box sets and in syndication. It ran on Sunday nights between May and July 2010 on BBC Three in the UK...
, originally aired October 11, 2009.
- For the summer 2009 season till the present it also has been used as a Club/Party dance with different lyrics for Thomas Cook overseas Entertainment hotels.
- The song has been recorded by Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
for her 2011 album Miss Little HavanaMiss Little Havana-Charts:-Release history:-External links:*...
. The song is only available as a bonus track in the deluxe edition version of the album.
Track listings
European CD single- "Let's Get Loud" (Album Version) – 3:58
- "Let's Get Loud" (Kung Pow Radio Mix) – 3:56
European CD maxi single
- "Let's Get Loud" (Album Version) – 3:58
- "Let's Get Loud" (Kung Pow Radio Mix) – 3:57
- "Let's Get Loud" (Castle Hill Club Mix) – 8:08
- "Let's Get Loud" (Matt & Vito's Live Your Life Radio Edit) – 4:11
Australian CD single
- "Let's Get Loud" – 3:58
- "Let's Get Loud" (Kung Pow Radio Mix) – 3:57
- "Let's Get Loud" (Castle Hill Club Mix) – 8:08
- "Let's Get Loud" (D.MD Strong Club) – 10:32
- "Let's Get Loud" (Matt & Vito's Live Your Life Club Mix) – 11:19
U.S. 12" single
- A1. "Let's Get Loud" (D.MD Strong Club) – 10:32
- A2. "Let's Get Loud" (Matt & Vito's Live Your Life Club Mix) – 11:19
- B1. "Let's Get Loud" (Castle Hill Club Mix) – 8:08
- B2. "Let's Get Loud" (Kung Pow Radio Mix) – 3:57
Peak positions
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|
Year-End Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Australian Singles Chart | 25 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification (sales thresholds) |
|---|---|
| Australia Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
Platinum |
| Netherlands NVPI The NVPI is the Dutch tradeassociation of the entertainment industry... |
Gold |