The Block Party (Lisa Lopes Song)
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"The Block Party" is the first solo single by rapper, singer, and songwriter, Lisa Lopes
, and was the first and final single from her internationally-released debut album Supernova
. It was written and produced by Lopes. The song did not do well in the U.S. but was released in other countries where it enjoyed a fair reception, on Allmusic praised the song making it their track pick. "The Block Party" contains a sample of Earth, Wind & Fire
's "Drum Song" throughout the entire song.
and Lopes in May 2001. Lopes said of the video "We are in the wonderful world of "Left Eye" and it's in my galaxy, Supernova". Her adopted daughter Snow appeared in the video.
and is the second single from her first posthumous album, Eye Legacy
and her third solo single.
and was released as the album's first and only single. The song was reworked and remixed for her first posthumus album, Eye Legacy
, and features Lil Mama
& Clyde McKnight. After the first single Let's Just Do It
failed to chart in the United States, Block Party was announced to be released as the second single after its good critical reception. The song was not released as a single, but rather as a ringtone, along with all the songs of Eye Legacy, with Block Party charting highest, Going to number one on the Jamster "What's New" Ringtones Chart. It was knocked off the top by Too Many Rappers by Beastie Boys featuring Nas. It also went to 10 at Jamster "Hip Hop & Rap" Ringtones Chart.
Lisa Lopes
Lisa Nicole Lopes better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, dancer, actress, television host, and songwriter...
, and was the first and final single from her internationally-released debut album Supernova
Supernova (Lisa Lopes album)
Supernova is the debut and final studio album by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes .-Album information:The album was not released in the United States, although it was released in other countries. The first single, "The Block Party", was sent to radio in the summer of 2001, becoming a top 20 hit in the U.K.,...
. It was written and produced by Lopes. The song did not do well in the U.S. but was released in other countries where it enjoyed a fair reception, on Allmusic praised the song making it their track pick. "The Block Party" contains a sample of Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
's "Drum Song" throughout the entire song.
Track listing
- "The Block Party" (Radio Mix) (4:32)
- "The Block Party" (Dallas Austin Remix) (3:57)
- "Tampered With" (Featuring Wanya MorrisWanya MorrisWanyá Jermaine Morris is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the R&B group Boyz II Men.Aside from Boyz II Men, Wanyá has his own record label, "The Company Entertainment"....
& Shamari FearsShamari FearsShamari Fears–DeVoe is the lead singer from the R&B group, Blaque. She is married to Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe.She was born in Detroit, Michigan.-Album Appearances:-Filmography:-Television:...
) (4:24) - "Friends" (Featuring Cassandra Lucas [Uncredited]) (4:42)
- "The Block Party Video"
Music video
The music video was directed by Hype WilliamsHype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
and Lopes in May 2001. Lopes said of the video "We are in the wonderful world of "Left Eye" and it's in my galaxy, Supernova". Her adopted daughter Snow appeared in the video.
Charts
The 2001 single failed to generate much success in the US, coming in at #121 on the R&B charts, and missing the Hot 100 altogether. However, it did chart in the UK, as well as Australia and other countries in Europe.| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
16 |
| Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | 21 |
| Australian Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
41 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 47 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
121 |
2009 version
"Block Party" is the 2nd posthumous single by the late rapper, singer, and songwriter Lisa LopesLisa Lopes
Lisa Nicole Lopes better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, dancer, actress, television host, and songwriter...
and is the second single from her first posthumous album, Eye Legacy
Eye Legacy
-Bonus tracks:NOTES:* 1 - uses instrumentation from the original 1998 demo.* Several bonus tracks were released as the EP Forever... The EP.-Remixes:The majority of songs on Eye Legacy are remixed versions of Lopes' 2001 release, Supernova....
and her third solo single.
History
The song was originally recorded for Lopes' solo debut SupernovaSupernova (Lisa Lopes album)
Supernova is the debut and final studio album by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes .-Album information:The album was not released in the United States, although it was released in other countries. The first single, "The Block Party", was sent to radio in the summer of 2001, becoming a top 20 hit in the U.K.,...
and was released as the album's first and only single. The song was reworked and remixed for her first posthumus album, Eye Legacy
Eye Legacy
-Bonus tracks:NOTES:* 1 - uses instrumentation from the original 1998 demo.* Several bonus tracks were released as the EP Forever... The EP.-Remixes:The majority of songs on Eye Legacy are remixed versions of Lopes' 2001 release, Supernova....
, and features Lil Mama
Lil Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.-Early life:...
& Clyde McKnight. After the first single Let's Just Do It
Let's Just Do It
"Let's Just Do It" is a posthumous single by the American rapper, singer, and songwriter Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and is the lead single from her first posthumous album, Eye Legacy.-Background:...
failed to chart in the United States, Block Party was announced to be released as the second single after its good critical reception. The song was not released as a single, but rather as a ringtone, along with all the songs of Eye Legacy, with Block Party charting highest, Going to number one on the Jamster "What's New" Ringtones Chart. It was knocked off the top by Too Many Rappers by Beastie Boys featuring Nas. It also went to 10 at Jamster "Hip Hop & Rap" Ringtones Chart.