Chain Hang Low

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nameChain Hang Low
coverChain Hang Low.jpg
typesingle
artistJibbs
albumJibbs Featuring Jibbs
released(United States)
(Europe)
(United Kingdom)
recorded2006
studioPhat Buddah Studios, St. Louis
genre{{flatlist
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length
labelGeffen Records
writer{{flatlist
producerThe Beatstaz
next_titleKing Kong
next_year2006
misc
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  • Hip hop
  • pop rap | length = | label = Geffen Records | writer = {{flatlist|
  • Jovan Campbell
  • Derryl Howard
  • Maurice Wilson
  • Antwain Elliott
  • Lamont McLendon}} | producer = The Beatstaz | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = King Kong | next_year = 2006 | misc =

"Chain Hang Low" is the debut single by American rapper Jibbs from his 2006 debut album Jibbs Featuring Jibbs. The melody and lyrics of the chorus are based on the children's song "Do Your Ears Hang Low?". "Chain Hang Low" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, his only top 40 hit on that chart. It also reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs and 16 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts and charted in countries like Ireland and New Zealand. The song went on to rack up more than 20,000 ringtone downloads in a span of two weeks.Davey D's Hip Hop Blog: "Jibbs Hang Low Song Has Blackface Minstrel Origins ." Retrieved on September 04, 2010 The song reached number 50 on *Complex*s list of the 100 best hip-hop one-hit wonders.

Background

The song title and the chorus' melody and lyrics are based on "Do Your Ears Hang Low?," which has the same melody as the American folk song "Turkey in the Straw".

Chart performance

"Chain Hang Low" debuted at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of August 19, 2006. Six weeks later, it reached the top 10 at number 8 on the week of September 30 and maintained that position for three weeks. It peaked at number 7 the week of October 21 and stayed on the chart for twenty weeks.

Music video

Directed by Benny Boom, the video features Jibbs rapping the lyrics while he's moving around his old neighborhood. Along the way, children singing the "Do your chain hang low" hook attempt to steal ice cream from an ice cream truck, and Jibbs fights in a boxing match. The video was shot entirely in a studio on green screen when the production company, Robot Films, lost the permit to shoot the video on the actual streets the night before the scheduled shoot. Everything from the ice cream truck, to the people running, was all simulated in a suburban St. Louis industrial park studio and composited in post-production at the Syndrome Los Angeles production facilities. To maintain the accuracy of Jibbs's home neighborhood, James Larese of the Robot Films collective Syndrome visited the actual neighborhood and took an extensive series of still digital photographs which were added during post production.

Remix

There was an official remix released which featured Yung Joc, Rich Boy, Lil' Mont, and Lil Wayne.

Formats and track listing

  • ;Europe 12"
    • A1. "Chain Hang Low" – 3:32
    • A2. "Chain Hang Low" (Instrumental) – 3:32
    • B1. "Hood" – 2:59
  • ;Europe CD
      1. "Chain Hang Low" (Album Version) – 3:32
      1. "Hood" (Album Version) – 2:59
  • ;Europe CD (Promo)
      1. "Chain Hang Low" (Album Version) – 3:32
      1. "Chain Hang Low" (Remix) (feat. Lil Mont, Lil Wayne, Rich Boy, Yung Joc) – 4:06
  • ;US CD
      1. "Chain Hang Low" (Main Version) – 3:32
      1. "Chain Hang Low" (Instrumental) – 3:32

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (2006–07) | Peak Position | |---|---| | Australia (ARIA) | 87 | | US Pop 100 (Billboard) | 11 | ::

Year-end charts

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Chart (2006)Position
US Billboard Hot 10065
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)86
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Certifications

References

References

  1. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low Album Reviews, Songs, & More".
  2. Cantor, Paul. (May 15, 2012). "50. Jibbs "Chain Hang Low (2006) — The 100 Best Hip-Hop One-Hit Wonders". [[Complex Media]].
  3. Lucas, Demetria. (November 2006). "Shock & Awe". [[L. Londell McMillan]].
  4. Crawford, Byron. (September 22, 2006). "Minstrel show rap". [[Harris Publications]].
  5. Hope, Clover. (August 10, 2006). "Fergie's 'Bridge' Steamrolls To No. 1 On Hot 100". [[Eldridge Industries]].
  6. Cohen, Jonathan. (September 21, 2006). "All Timberlake, All The Time On Billboard Charts". Eldridge Industries.
  7. Hope, Clover. (October 12, 2006). "Timberlake Still 'Sexy' At No. 1, New Single Keeps Climbing". Eldridge Industries.
  8. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low". aCharts.co.
  9. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low (Vinyl)". [[Discogs]].
  10. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low (CD)". Discogs.
  11. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low (CD)". Discogs.
  12. "Jibbs - Chain Hang Low (CD)". Discogs.
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  14. "Jibbs - Awards". [[AllMusic]].
  15. "Year-End Charts: Hot 100 - 2006". Billboard.
  16. (2006). "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006".

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