"On Fire" is the debut single from

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' debut album, ''

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''. 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

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Background

The chorus contains vocals by 50 Cent, though he is uncredited. The song was produced by

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and Kwamé. Writing credits were given to Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Kwamé, 50 Cent, Luis Resto and Peter Harmsworth. The single peaked at #8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the

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Music video

The music video, directed by

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, 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

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members 50 Cent,

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and

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, as well as

artist

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. 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''.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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