"Hot" is the first single from Milk Me, a 2004 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Penalty Recordings as a 12 inch and CD single without any b-sides or additional tracks.[1] The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features raps by Juju and Psycho Les, as well as ad libs sung by Greg Nice. The song's lyrics are braggadocios, hard-hitting and aggressive. The song's beat is characterized by a fast pounding horn loop and matching drums sampled from "Rock Box" by Run-D.M.C. The song also features live instrumentation provided by guitarist Eric Krasno and keyboardist Neal Evans.
| "Hot" | ||||
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| Single by The Beatnuts | ||||
| from the album Milk Me | ||||
| Released | July 29, 2004 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Penalty Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lester Fernandez, Jerry Tineo, Gregory Mays, Darryl McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Lawrence "Larry" Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | The Beatnuts | |||
| The Beatnuts singles chronology | ||||
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Although "Hot" failed to chart, it received positive critical attention: Jason Birchmeier of Allmusic and Tom Doggett of RapReviews.com consider it a "standout song".[2][3] Robert DeGracia of AllHipHop.com describes why the track stands out:
["Hot" is] a catchy Part Two to "Turn it Up" that serves as another 'Nuts and Greg Nice collabo; fully composed with their famed horns and staccato kicks, the track translates typical Beatnut trapeze and trampoline circus sounds into instant beat wizardry.[4]
The popularity of "Hot" earned it a spot on the 2005 soundtrack for the film King's Ransom. In 2004, a HipHopSite.com exclusive remix of "Hot" was released in 7" format.[5]
Single track list
editUS 12" vinyl
editA-Side
edit- "Hot (Radio Edit)"
- "Hot (Original Version)"
B-Side
edit- "Hot (Instrumental)"
- "Hot (Acapella)"
UK 12" vinyl
editA-Side
edit- "Hot (Original Mix")
- "Hot (A Capella Mix)"
B-Side
edit- "Hot (Radio Version)"
- "Hot (Instrumental)"
References
edit- ^ "Beatnuts "H" music albums for sale". Gemm.com. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Milk Me Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ Doggett, Tom (2004-08-24). "Milk Me Review". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ DeGracia, Robert (2004-09-01). "Milk Me Review". AllHipHop.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ "Hot (Remix) / Whose to Blame". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2008-07-12.