Hot in Herre

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox song "Hot in Herre" is a song by American rapper Nelly, released as the lead single from his second album, Nellyville (2002). It was released on May 7, 2002, by Universal Records. It was written by Nelly, Charles Brown, and the producers the Neptunes. It features additional vocals by former labelmate Dani Stevenson and incorporates Chuck Brown's 1979 single "Bustin' Loose",<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Neil Young's 1972 song "There's a World", and Nancy Sinatra's 1966 cover of the Rolling Stones' "As Tears Go By".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> "Hot in Herre" is widely considered to be Nelly's signature song, along with the worldwide hit "Dilemma".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Awards and accolades

On April 15, 2002, "Hot in Herre" received over 760,000 streams on AOL Music's First Listen feature following its debut, setting a record for the website.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> The song was the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best Male Rap Solo Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards on February 23, 2003.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2008, it was ranked number 36 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Commercial performance

The song became Nelly's first number-one hit on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Singles Chart. It peaked at number four in the United Kingdom and reached the top 10 in several other international markets. The song finished 2002 at number three on the Hot 100's year-end chart.

The 2014 Hot 105.7 radio stunt

In 2014, the San Francisco radio station Hot 105.7 played the song on a continuous loop to promote its change from a Latin music station. The marathon lasted 72 hours and made worldwide headlines.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Music video

There were two music videos made for the single "Hot in Herre"; the rarely-seen original, which takes place at the iconic Gateway Arch, features cameo appearances by actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer, NBA player Carmelo Anthony, and NFL players T. J. Duckett and Julius Peppers. This version was broadcast heavily on MTV Europe. The second, alternative video was broadcast the most in North America on BET, MTV, Canada’s MuchMusic, and on VH1; this version is set in a nightclub, and features a D.J., portrayed also by Cedric the Entertainer, who pauses the song abruptly to announce a “fire” having started on the dancefloor, from the intensity of the music and sexy dancing. The crowd, indifferent, begins chanting the chorus from Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three's "The Roof Is on Fire", to express their total dedication to partying; shrugging it off, the D.J. gives up and goes back to mixing.

Track listings

Template:Col-begin Template:Col-2 US CD single<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

1. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50
2. "Hot in Herre" (clean album version) – 3:50

US 12-inch single<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

A1. "Hot in Herre" (clean—with drops) – 3:50

A2. "Hot in Herre" (clean—no drops) – 3:50

B1. "Hot in Herre" (album version) – 3:50

B2. "Hot in Herre" (instrumental) – 3:50

Canadian and European CD single<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref><ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

1. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50
2. "Hot in Herre" (X-Ecutioners remix) – 3:58

UK CD and cassette single<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref><ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

1. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50
2. "Hot in Herre" (X-Ecutioners remix) – 3:58
3. "Not in My House" – 2:58

Template:Col-2 UK 12-inch single<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

A1. "Hot in Herre" (X-Ecutioners remix) – 3:58

A2. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50

B1. "Hot in Herre" (Third Eye remix) – 4:57

Australasian CD single 1<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

1. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50
2. "Hot in Herre" (Third Eye remix) – 4:57
3. "Hot in Herre" (Maximum Risk remix) – 3:51
4. "Kings Highway" – 5:31

Australasian CD single 2<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref><ref name="AU"/>

1. "Hot in Herre" (radio edit) – 3:50
2. "Hot in Herre" (X-Ecutioners remix) – 3:58
3. "Not in My House" – 2:58
4. "Hot in Herre" (Corporate remix) – 3:36

Charts

Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Hot in Herre"

Chart (2002–2003)	Peak position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	1
Croatia (HRT)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	10
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	8

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	29

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Hot in Herre"

Chart (2002)	Position
Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	17
Australian Urban (ARIA)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	3
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	30
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	64
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	5
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	38
Germany (Media Control)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	39
Ireland (IRMA)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	36
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	20
New Zealand (RIANZ)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	22
Sweden (Hitlistan)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	35
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	48
UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	27
UK Airplay (Music Week)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	26
UK Urban (Music Week)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	10
US Billboard Hot 100<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	3
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	4
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	10
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	3

Decade-end charts

Decade-end chart performance for "Hot in Herre"

Chart (2000–2009)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	36

All-time charts

All-time chart performance for "Hot in Herre"

Chart (1958–2018)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	184

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Hot in Herre"

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United States	May 7, 2002	Template:Hlist	Template:Hlist	<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
	May 20, 2002	Contemporary hit radio		<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
Australia	June 10, 2002	CD single		<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref>
United Kingdom	June 17, 2002	Template:Hlist		<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>