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Jenny from the Block

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Jennifer Lopez, Jadakiss, Styles P

About Jenny from the Block

"Jenny from the Block" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez, which features American rappers Jadakiss and Styles P; both members of The LOX. It was released by Epic Records on September 26, 2002, as the lead single from her third studio album This Is Me... Then (2002). The song, first leaked online, was written by Lopez, Troy Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier and Cory Rooney. Rooney and Oliver, along with Poke & Tone of Trackmasters, produced the song. "Jenny from the Block" is a R&B and old school hip hop song, which lyrically is about Lopez's desire, despite her level of fame and fortune, to remain humble and true to her roots in The Bronx. The song was noted by critics for using a large amount of musical samples from songs such as 20th Century Steel Band's song "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth" (1975) and Boogie Down Productions' "South Bronx" (1987). It also contained an unaccredited sample from the track "Watch Out Now" (1999) by The Beatnuts, who later called Epic Records and Lopez out on this by releasing a song entitled "Confused Rappers". 

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn Muñiz (née Lopez; born July 24, 1969) is an American actress, dancer, entrepreneur, fashion designer, film producer, philanthropist, recording artist, spokesperson, songwriter and television personality. She is one of the most influential entertainers of Hispanic descent and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, making up to US$15 million per film role. Lopez has sold over 11.8 million albums in the United States and over 70 million records worldwide. She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following her small role in the 1986 film My Little Girl, to the dismay of her Puerto Rican parents, who believed that it was an unrealistic career route for a Latino. Following a move from The Bronx to Manhattan,… more »

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16 facts about this song Music Video

1. The music video for "Jenny from the Block" was released in 2002 and featured then-boyfriend Ben Affleck. They broke up shortly after but resumed their relationship in 2021, often referred to as "Bennifer 2.0." 2. The music video mimics the constant surveillance by paparazzi and the media that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck faced in their real lives. The concept was criticized by some but also praised for its creativity.

 
Song Details

3. "Jenny from the Block" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez from her third studio album, This Is Me... Then. 4. The song was released by Epic Records on September 26, 2002, as the album's lead single. 5. The song features American rappers Jadakiss and Styles P, who had previously collaborated with J.Lo on "I'm Real (Murder Remix)".

 
Chart Performance and Success

6. "Jenny from the Block" reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at the top five in several other countries. 7. It was a commercial success, with platinum certifications in the United States and the United Kingdom. 8. The term "Jenny from the Block" is now often used to refer to Jennifer Lopez, emphasizing her roots in the Bronx, New York.

 
Cultural Influence

9. The song is often used to articulate Lopez’s realness, grounded personality and reinforcing her links to her Bronx upbringing, despite her superstar status. 10. "Jenny from the Block" has been referenced, parodied, and sampled in numerous forms of media since its release, including TV shows, films, and other songs.

 
Production and Writing

11. "Jenny from the Block" was co-written by Jennifer Lopez and includes writing credits for Troy Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier, Lawrence Parker, and David Styles. 12. The song includes samples from the songs "Hi-Jack" by Enoch Light, "La Boa" by La Lupe and "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth" by 20th Century Steel Band. 13. Jennifer Lopez received some backlash for the use of samples in the song, as the original artists pointed out that they were not properly credited or compensated.

 
Awards and Nominations

14. Despite not winning any awards, "Jenny from the Block" was nominated in several categories, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. 15. The music video was nominated for a number of awards, including four at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards (for Best Female Video, Best Dance Video, Best Pop Video, and Best Choreography).

 
Release Year

"Jenny from the Block" was released in the year 2002, as a part of Jennifer Lopez's multi-platinum album "This Is Me... Then".

 
Chart Performance

The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, and number one in Canada.

 
Song Inspiration

The song represents Jennifer's roots in the Bronx, New York where she grew up, hence the nickname 'Jenny from the Block'.

 
Famous Sample

The song samples "Hi-Jack" by Enoch Light and "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth" by 20th Century Steel Band.

 
Music Video Co-star

The music video features Ben Affleck, who was Lopez's fiancé at the time. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and other music channels.

 
Reference to Media Attention

Both the song and its music video were a response to the enormous media attention that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship had generated.

 
Controversy

It sparked a bit of controversy where critics accused Lopez of selling out and forgetting her roots.

 
Notable Performances

Jennifer Lopez performed "Jenny from the Block" at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, more than 15 years after its initial release.

 
Certifications

The track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies in the US.

 
International Success

"Jenny from the Block" also achieved success internationally, reaching the top 10 in Australia, the UK, and several other European countries.