“HOT IN HERE” by NELLY

Today’s song is a popular hip-hop track that was recorded by American rapper, Nelly. It features a prominent sample from Chuck Browns’ 1979 hit, “Bustin’ Loose”. The lyrics within revolve around a party or nightclub atmosphere where things are really starting to heat up.

In 2003, this song earned Nelly the award for “Best Male Rap Solo Performance”, and in 2008, VH1 ranked it on its list of the “100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop”.

On this very day, July 20th 2002, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in May 2002, here’s NELLY, with “HOT IN HERE”…