Steves Lava Chicken: Jack Black’s Minecraft Song
- The "Minecraft" film is making waves beyond the box office, now charting in the music world.
- magazine tracking music sales and airplay as 1958, the 34-second ditty has made an unexpected splash.
- The song serves as a jingle within the "minecraft" film, accompanying a scene where Black's character, Steve, demonstrates his unique method of cooking chicken in lava, staying true...
Jack Black’s ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken‘ Sizzles on Music Charts
Table of Contents
- Jack Black’s ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ Sizzles on Music Charts
- Jack Black’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken”: chart-Topping Short Song
- What is “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
- How Short is “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
- Where did “Steve’s Lava Chicken” Chart?
- What Record Did “Steve’s Lava Chicken” Break?
- Who are the People Behind “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
- Did Jack Black Release Any Other Songs Related to Minecraft?
- How Did the Song Perform Compared to Other Short Songs?
Minecraft Film'”>The “Minecraft” film is making waves beyond the box office, now charting in the music world. Jack Black’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” a track from the movie, has become the shortest song to ever land on the Billboard hot 100.
According to Billboard, the U.S. magazine tracking music sales and airplay as 1958, the 34-second ditty has made an unexpected splash.
The song serves as a jingle within the “minecraft” film, accompanying a scene where Black’s character, Steve, demonstrates his unique method of cooking chicken in lava, staying true to its title.
Kid Cudi’s Record Toppled by Three Seconds
“Steve’s Lava Chicken” peaked at No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, briefly dethroning Kid Cudi’s “Beautiful Trip” as the shortest song to chart. Cudi’s 37-second track reached No. 100 in December 2020. “PPAP (PEN-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)” by Japanese comedian Pikotaro,a longer song,ranks third among historically short hits.
The song’s success extends to the United Kingdom, where it also claimed the title of shortest hit on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 11. Previously, “the Ladies’ Bras” by British comedians Jonny Trunk and Duncan Wisbey held the top 40 record at 36 seconds.
Black co-wrote “Steve’s Lava Chicken” with Jared Hess, 45, the director of the “Minecraft” film. Black, also a musician, released an EP titled “I … Am Steve” featuring bonus tracks for “Minecraft,” including an extended version of “Steve’s Lava Chicken” clocking in at 1 minute and 15 seconds.
Jack Black’s “Steve’s Lava Chicken”: chart-Topping Short Song
this article answers common questions about Jack Black’s song, “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” and its unexpected success.
What is “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
“steve’s Lava Chicken” is a song performed by Jack Black, featured in the Minecraft film. It’s a short, catchy tune serving as a jingle within the movie. The song accompanies a scene where Black’s character, Steve, demonstrates his unique cooking method: chicken cooked in lava.
How Short is “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
“Steve’s Lava Chicken” is incredibly short. It clocks in at just 34 seconds making it the shortest song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where did “Steve’s Lava Chicken” Chart?
The song made waves on both sides of the Atlantic!
Billboard Hot 100 (USA): Peaked at No. 77
UK Singles Chart: Reached No. 11
What Record Did “Steve’s Lava Chicken” Break?
“Steve’s Lava Chicken” broke the record for the shortest song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100, previously held by Kid Cudi’s song ”Beautiful Trip,” which is 37 seconds long.
Who are the People Behind “Steve’s Lava Chicken”?
Artist: Jack Black
Co-writer: Jared Hess (director of the Minecraft film)
Yes! Jack Black released an EP titled “I … Am Steve” featuring bonus tracks for “Minecraft,” which includes an extended version of “Steve’s Lava Chicken” clocking in at 1 minute and 15 seconds.
How Did the Song Perform Compared to Other Short Songs?
Here’s a brief comparison of the shortest songs to chart, according to the source material:
| Rank | Song Title | Artist | Chart Position (billboard Hot 100) | Length |
| :— | :—————————– | :—————— | :——————————— | :——— |
| 1 | Steve’s Lava Chicken | Jack Black | No.77 | 34 seconds |
| 2 | Beautiful Trip | Kid Cudi | No. 100 | 37 seconds |
| 3 | PPAP (PEN-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) | Pikotaro | N/A | Longer |
| | The Ladies’ Bras | Jonny Trunk and Duncan Wisbey | Not specified | 36 seconds |