"Tha Block Is Hot" is a song by American rapper

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

featuring fellow American rappers B.G. and

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. It was released on October 23, 1999 via Cash Money Records as the lead single from the former's debut solo studio album of the same name (1999). Recording sessions took place at Cash Money Studios in

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. Production was handled by

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with executive producers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Birdman. The song peaked at number 72 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, at number 24 on the

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and at number 27 on the Hot Rap Songs. It was named the 50th greatest hip hop song of all time by

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in 2008. In Dave Meyers-directed music video, Lil' Wayne is getting chased by cops and successfully evades them as well as a police helicopter.

Track listing

Personnel

Dwayne Carter Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining ...

– main artist, vocals * Terius Gray – featured artist, vocals * Christopher Dorsey – featured artist, vocals * Byron Thomas – engineering, mixing, producer * James Cruz – mastering * Ronald "Slim" Williams – executive producer * Bryan Williams – executive producer *Dino Delvaille – A&R

Charts

References

External links

* 1999 songs Lil Wayne songs Gangsta rap songs 1999 debut singles B.G. (rapper) songs Juvenile (rapper) songs Cash Money Records singles Songs written by Lil Wayne Songs written by Mannie Fresh Songs written by Juvenile (rapper) Song recordings produced by Mannie Fresh Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director) {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub