"Jenny from the Block" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez, which features American rappers Jadakiss and Styles, 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. 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" and Boogie Down Productions' "South Bronx", and "Hi-Jack" by Enoch Light. While some critics praised the song and theme, others disregarded the lyrics as "silly" and "laughable".
| Recorded | 2002 |
| Genre | Old school hip hop, R&B |
| Label | Epic |
| Writer(s) | Jennifer Lopez, Troy Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, Jean Claude Olivier, Jose Fernando Arbex Miro, Lawrence Parker, Scott Sterling, Michael Oliver, David Styles, Jason Phillips, Clyde Stubblefield, Deanna Brown, Diedra Brown, Yanna Brown |
| Producer(s) | Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney, Poke and Tone |
About Jenny from the Block - Jennifer Lopez
Lead single from Lopez's 3rd studio album which features rappers Jadakiss and Styles P. It is characterized as an R&B and old school hip hop song.
Achievement of Jenny from the Block - Jennifer Lopez
The music video featured Ben Affleck who Lopez was dating at the time. The song was Certified Platinum in Australia and Norway.
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Latest information about Jenny from the Block - Jennifer Lopez updated on July 28 2021.
