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{{Short description|2005 song by Lil Kim}}
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| artist = [[Lil' Kim]]
| artist = [[Lil' Kim]]
| album = [[The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)|The Naked Truth]]
| album = [[The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)|The Naked Truth]]
| released = {{Start date|2005|7|10|mf=y}}
| released = {{Start date|2005|8|30|mf=y}}
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"'''Lighters Up'''" is a single written and recorded by [[rapper]] [[Lil' Kim]] and produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer [[Scott Storch]]. The song has a similar tone to [[Damian Marley]]'s [[Welcome to Jamrock (song)|Welcome to Jamrock]]. It was released on July 10, 2005. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-08-28|title=:: Lil' Kim ::|url=http://images.45worlds.com/f/cs/lil-kim-lighters-up-album-version-2005-3-cs.jpg|url-status=live|access-date=2019-09-13}}</ref> The album was originally due to be released September 13, but was delayed until September 27 because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], then quickly climbed up to number 31. The single had a moderate chart performance in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 12 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].
"'''Lighters Up'''" is a single written and recorded by [[rapper]] [[Lil' Kim]] appearing as the first single off her fourth album, [[The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)|The Naked Truth]]. It was produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer [[Scott Storch]]. The song has a similar tone to [[Damian Marley]]'s [[Welcome to Jamrock (song)|Welcome to Jamrock]]. It was released on August 30, 2005. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-08-28|title=:: Lil' Kim ::|url=http://images.45worlds.com/f/cs/lil-kim-lighters-up-album-version-2005-3-cs.jpg|access-date=2019-09-13}}</ref> The album was originally due to be released September 13, but was delayed until September 27 because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], then quickly climbed up to number 31. The single had a moderate chart performance in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 12 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].


In 2013, the song was voted the best Brooklyn anthem by [[MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Rap-Up |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1712882/lil-kim-jay-z-brooklyn-anthem-lighters-up.jhtml |title=Jay Z, Lil' Kim Go Head To Head In Brooklyn Anthems Poll: See Who Won! |publisher=MTV |date=2013-08-23 |accessdate=2013-10-18}}</ref>
In 2013, the song was voted the best Brooklyn anthem by [[MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Rap-Up |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1712882/lil-kim-jay-z-brooklyn-anthem-lighters-up.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826060130/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1712882/lil-kim-jay-z-brooklyn-anthem-lighters-up.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 26, 2013 |title=Jay Z, Lil' Kim Go Head To Head In Brooklyn Anthems Poll: See Who Won! |publisher=MTV |date=2013-08-23 |accessdate=2013-10-18}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
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* Produced by Scott Storch
* Produced by Scott Storch
* Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
* Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
* Mixed By Glen Marchese
* Mixed by Glen Marchese


===Remix===
===Remix===
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* Percussion by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
* Percussion by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
* Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
* Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
* Mixed By Glen Marchese
* Mixed by Glen Marchese
* Additional mixing by Dan The Man
* Additional mixing by Dan The Man


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! scope="row"| US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2005/hot-r-b-hip-hop-songs?page=6 |title=Year End 2005 – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |work=Billboard |date= |accessdate=May 8, 2014}}</ref>
!scope="row"|UK Urban (''[[Music Week]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/2006/Music-Week-2006-01-14.pdf |title=2005 Urban Top 40|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=22|date=January 14, 2006|access-date=August 5, 2023}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 27 June 2024

"Lighters Up"
Single by Lil' Kim
from the album The Naked Truth
ReleasedAugust 30, 2005 (2005-08-30)
Recorded2005
Genre
Length4:25
LabelAtlantic, Queen Bee Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Kimberly Jones, Scott Storch, Derek Miller Sean Monty
Producer(s)Scott Storch
Lil' Kim singles chronology
"Sugar (Gimme Some)"
(2005) 		"Lighters Up"
(2005) 		"Whoa"
(2006)

"Lighters Up" is a single written and recorded by rapper Lil' Kim appearing as the first single off her fourth album, The Naked Truth. It was produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer Scott Storch. The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock. It was released on August 30, 2005. [1] The album was originally due to be released September 13, but was delayed until September 27 because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, then quickly climbed up to number 31. The single had a moderate chart performance in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2013, the song was voted the best Brooklyn anthem by MTV.[2]

Background

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As the first single from the Naked Truth, the single did reasonably well, creating hype for the album. However, due to the late follow-up, along with little promotions, the single performed less well than previous singles by Lil' Kim. The song is about Kim cautioning people about the dangers and conditions of certain parts of Brooklyn. The video features cameo appearances by Mary J. Blige, Freddie Foxxx, her brother Chris and Maino.

There was also an official remix of the song featuring Tego Calderón. The song featured a new verse and ad-libs from Calderon, as well as a new intro from Kim, but no new verses from Kim. A limited edition CD single featuring this remix was given away with purchases of "The Naked Truth" album exclusively at Target.

The music video of the song starts with the chorus of the clean version of "Shut Up Bitch", which they say "Shut Up, Chick" instead. The video was directed by Kirk Fraser in New York City, peaked at #1 on BET 106 & Park.

Two versions of the song were released. The original, which features cities throughout the US and overseas during the hook, and another version titled "Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn)", which features spots throughout Brooklyn during the hook.

Lauryn Hill wanted to feature on the song but due to label issues it never happened.[3]

Formats and track listings

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  1. "Lighters Up" (Radio Edit) – 3:28
  • European Promo CD[5]
  1. "Lighters Up" (Explicit Version) – 4:26
  2. "Lighters Up" (Clean Radio Edit) – 3:28
  3. "My Ni*#@s" (Bonus) – 4:14
  • US Promo CD
  1. Lighters Up (Amended) 4:06
  2. Lighters Up (Explicit) 4:29
  3. Lighters Up (Instrumental) 4:30
  4. Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn) (Amended) 4:30
  5. Lighters Up (Welcome To Brooklyn) (Explicit) 4:28
  • US Remix Promo CD[6]
  1. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Radio Version) – 3:44
  2. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Explicit Version) – 3:44
  3. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Instrumental) – 3:39
  4. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Acapella) – 3:44
  • Europe CD single[7]
  1. "Lighters Up" (Album Version) 4:22
  2. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Radio Version) – 3:44
  • UK CD single[8]
  1. "Lighters Up" (Album Version) – 4:22
  2. "Lighters Up" (Edit) – 3:30
  • US Remix CD single[9]
  1. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (featuring Tego Calderon) – 3:44
  1. "Lighters Up" (Radio Edit) (Explicit Version) – 3:28
  2. "Lighters Up" (Remix) (Explicit Version) – 3:44
  3. "Lighters Up" (Instrumental) – 3:28
  4. "Came Back For You" (Non Album Track) – 4:20
  5. Enhanced Video

Credits and personnel

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Credits for "Lighters Up" are taken from the singles liner notes.[11]

Original

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Recording

  • Recorded at Hit Factory Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL & Sony Music Recording Studios, New York, NY
  • Recorded by Wayne "The Brain" Allison and Dan The Man,

Personnel

  • Vocals by Lil' Kim
  • Written by K. Jones, S. Storch
  • Produced by Scott Storch
  • Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
  • Mixed by Glen Marchese

Remix

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Recording

  • Recorded at Hit Factory Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL & Sony Music Recording Studios, New York, NY
  • Recorded by Dan The Man
  • Additional Recording at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL by Dominigo Ramon

Personnel

  • Vocals by Lil' Kim, Tego Calderon
  • Written by K. Jones, S. Storch, V. Carraway, T. Calderon
  • Percussion by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
  • Bass and Guitar by Aaron Fishbein
  • Mixed by Glen Marchese
  • Additional mixing by Dan The Man

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ ":: Lil' Kim ::". 2005-08-28. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  2. ^ Rap-Up (2013-08-23). "Jay Z, Lil' Kim Go Head To Head In Brooklyn Anthems Poll: See Who Won!". MTV. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  3. ^ Rap-Up (2012-03-08). "Lil' Kim Gets in 'Kanye West Mode,' Dishes on Drake and 50 Cent". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  4. ^ "Lighters Up UK Promo CD". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  5. ^ "Lighters Up Europe CD single". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  6. ^ "Lighters Up Remix Promo CD". CD&LP.com. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  7. ^ "Lighters Up Europe CD single". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  8. ^ "Lighters Up UK CD single". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  9. ^ "Lighters Up US Remix CD single". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  10. ^ "Lighters Up Maxi CD single". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  11. ^ "Lighters Up Credits". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  12. ^ "Lil' Kim: Lighters Up" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  13. ^ "Lil' Kim – Lighters Up" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  14. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Lil' Kim". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  16. ^ "Lil' Kim – Lighters Up". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  17. ^ "Lil' Kim: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  19. ^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  20. ^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  21. ^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  22. ^ "Lil Kim Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  23. ^ "2005 Urban Top 40" (PDF). Music Week. January 14, 2006. p. 22. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  24. ^ "Year End 2005 – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
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