Jack Black’s Minecraft Track Breaks Billboard Record for Shortest Hot 100 Hit
Jack Black’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken” Sets Billboard Record for Shortest Hot 100 Hit
In an unprecedented twist of pop culture prowess, Jack Black has once again carved his name into the annals of music history, this time with an astonishingly brief track. “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” a zany 34-second delight from the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, has officially debuted at No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, shattering the record for the shortest song to ever grace the chart. The former record holder? Kid Cudi’s 37-second interlude, “Beautiful Trip,” was left in the dust.
This playful ditty comes at a climactic moment in the film where Black’s character, Steve, enthusiastically shares culinary wisdom with his companions—played by Danielle Brooks, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen—regarding the perilous prospect of cooking chicken with lava. The lyrics, feasting on pure joy and absurdity, read like a cheeky recipe: “La-la-la-lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken / Steve’s Lava Chicken / yeah, it’s tasty as hell / Ooh, mamacita, now you’re ringin’ the bell.” Notably, Black’s soaring falsetto takes center stage as he delivers the final line—an audible treat that must be heard to be believed.
This achievement isn’t Black’s first rodeo on the singles chart. Just last year, his song “Peaches” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie climbed its way to No. 56 on the Hot 100, proving that the actor’s whimsical contributions to video game adaptations have struck a chord with fans and chart-watchers alike.
In a bid to capitalize on the meme-fueled excitement surrounding A Minecraft Movie, Warner Bros. has announced a series of “Block Party” screenings across North America, encouraging audiences to revel in the lunacy of the cinematic experience. Fans eager to witness the outrageousness of “Steve’s Lava Chicken” should check out Fandango for a local Block Party screening, where they can revel unreservedly.
So, whether you’re a Minecraft fanatic or simply in need of a sonic laugh, give “Steve’s Lava Chicken” a spin (or four). It’s a miniature musical marvel that showcases Black’s unyielding ability to blend humor with catchy hooks—and in doing so, he’s redefined what it means to make an impact on the music charts.
For a deeper dive into the quirky, colorful world of A Minecraft Movie, revisit Consequence’s glowing B review.
