Chicken Noodle Soup (Webstar and Young B song)
"Chicken Noodle Soup" is a song by American disc jockey DJ Webstar and rapper Young B. The song was released on September 12, 2006 as the lead single promoting Webstar's 2006 debut album Caught in the Web. The song was produced by music producer Da Drizzle, born Jamal Christopher Reynolds, who was Dupree's uncle, and also featured rapper [AG] The Voice of Harlem.AG TheVoice OfHarlem The viral dance accompanying the song, was allegedly choreographed by Allie Bernard.[citation needed]
"Chicken Noodle Soup" | ||||
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Single by Webstar and Young B featuring The Voice of Harlem | ||||
from the album Webstar Presents: Caught in the Web | ||||
Released | September 12, 2006[1] | |||
Recorded | 2006 | |||
Genre | Crunk[2] | |||
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Label | Scilla Hill, Universal Republic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Young B | |||
Producer(s) | Da Drizzle | |||
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Young B singles chronology | ||||
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The Voice of Harlem singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Webstar, Young B - Chicken Noodle Soup ft. AG aka The Voice of Harlem" on YouTube |
In September 2019, South Korean rapper J-Hope of boy band BTS released a sampled version of the song featuring American singer Becky G.[3][4]
Background
editThe composition is characterized by its sharp rhythmic dance claps, pronounced bassline of thumping 808 kick drums, recurring ad-libs, all complemented by the presence of an air raid siren wailing in the background of the beat.[2] The remix features rapper Trina with Webstar, Young B, and Voice of Harlem.
Accompanying dance
edit"Chicken Noodle Soup" also has an accompanying viral dance. Originating in Harlem, the dance became viral during 2006 on YouTube.[5]
The basic dance features exaggerated shuffling, which consists of arm swinging, and a pantomime of the song's lyrics. See Litefeet for more.
Charts
editChart (2006) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 45 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 30 |
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)[8] | 15 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[9] | 30 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] Mastertone |
Gold | 500,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United States | September 12, 2006 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Universal Republic | [11] |
October 16, 2006 | Contemporary hit radio |
References
edit- ^ [1] Archived 2009-11-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Original 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Viral Star Bianca Bonnie on '00s Harlem Hit & Its K-Pop Remake: 'Now It's a Worldwide Thing'". Billboard. October 7, 2019.
- ^ "Bianca Bonnie And Webstar Voice Approval For BTS's J-Hope And Becky G's "Chicken Noodle Soup" Remake". Soompi. September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "BTS' J-Hope & Becky G Announce Surprise Collaboration, "Chicken Noodle Soup"". E!. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ Crosley, Hillary (September 30, 2006). "Surprise Souperstars Teens' Homemade Dance Craze Spawns YouTube, Radio Hit" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 188, no. 39. p. 40 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. October 21, 2006. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. October 7, 2006. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. October 7, 2006. Archived from the original on March 31, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay". Billboard. October 14, 2006. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "American ringtone certifications – Webstar – Chicken Noodle Soup". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "CHR – Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2023.