On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)

"On Fire" is the debut single from Lloyd Banks' debut album, The Hunger for More, released through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. It quickly became a nationwide hit and cemented Lloyd Banks' name in the hip hop scene. The single peaked inside the top ten in the U.S., reaching #8. The song samples "The Champ", performed by The Mohawks.

"On Fire"
"On Fire" cover art
Single by Lloyd Banks
from the album The Hunger for More
ReleasedApril 27, 2004[1]
Recorded2003
GenreHip hop
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lloyd Banks singles chronology
"On Fire"
(2004)
"I'm So Fly"
(2004)
50 Cent singles chronology
"If I Can't"
(2003)
"On Fire"
(2004)
"Let Me In"
(2004)
Audio
"On Fire" on YouTube

Background

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The chorus contains vocals by 50 Cent, though he is uncredited. The song was produced by Eminem and Kwamé.[2] Writing credits were given to Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Kwamé, 50 Cent, Luis Resto and Peter Harmsworth.[3]

The single peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Music video

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The music video, directed by Jessy Terrero, features Lloyd Banks rapping on the roof of a small building that is on top of a large hotel building. The video contains cameos by fellow G-Unit members 50 Cent, Young Buck and Game, as well as G-Unit artist Olivia. At the end of the video, 50 Cent is seen breaking through glass and the song changes to the chorus and the first verse of the song Warrior, which is also from Lloyd Bank's debut album The Hunger for More.

The music video on YouTube has received over 40 million views as of May 2024.[4]

Charts and certifications

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Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States May 10, 2004 (2004-05-10) Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio G-Unit, Interscope [24]
June 28, 2004 (2004-06-28) Contemporary hit radio [25]

References

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  1. ^ "On Fire - Lloyd Banks | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Hall, Rashaun (2004-10-07). "Lloyd Banks, Eminem Help Kwame Set The Polka Dots 'On Fire'". MTV.com. Archived from the original on 2005-02-05. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  3. ^ "On Fire on ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  4. ^ Lloyd Banks - On Fire (Extended Version).YouTube
  5. ^ "Lloyd Banks – On Fire". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Issue 757" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1564. July 16, 2004. p. 31. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Lloyd Banks – On Fire" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "Chart Track: Week 33, 2004". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  10. ^ "Lloyd Banks – On Fire" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  12. ^ "Lloyd Banks – On Fire". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  15. ^ "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  16. ^ "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  17. ^ "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  18. ^ "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  19. ^ "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  20. ^ "2004 Year End Charts – The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  21. ^ "2004 Year End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  22. ^ "2004 Year End Charts – Hot Rap Singles Titles". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  23. ^ "American single certifications – Lloyd Banks – On Fire". Recording Industry Association of America. May 19, 2005. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  24. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1554. May 7, 2004. p. 28. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  25. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1561. June 25, 2004. p. 26. Retrieved July 3, 2022.