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"On Fire"
"On Fire" cover art
Single by Lloyd Banks
from the album The Hunger for More
Released	April 27, 2004
Recorded	2003
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:07
Label	Interscope G-Unit
Songwriter(s)	C. Lloyd C. Jackson K. Holland Luis Resto M. Mathers H. Palmer
Producer(s)	Eminem K1 Mil Luis Resto
Lloyd Banks singles chronology
"On Fire" (2004) "I'm So Fly" (2004)
50 Cent singles chronology
"If I Can't" (2003) "On Fire" (2004) "Let Me In" (2004)
Audio
"On Fire" on YouTube

"On Fire" is the debut single from Lloyd Banks' debut album, The Hunger for More, released through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. It quickly became a nationwide hit and cemented Lloyd Banks' name in the hip hop scene. The single peaked inside the top ten in the U.S., reaching #8. The song samples "The Champ", performed by The Mohawks.

Background

The chorus contains vocals by 50 Cent, though he is uncredited. The song was produced by Eminem and Kwamé. Writing credits were given to Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Kwamé, 50 Cent, Luis Resto and Peter Harmsworth.

The single peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Music video

The music video, directed by Jessy Terrero, features Lloyd Banks rapping on the roof of a small building that is on top of a large hotel building. The video contains cameos by fellow G-Unit members 50 Cent, Young Buck and Game, as well as G-Unit artist Olivia. At the end of the video, 50 Cent is seen breaking through glass and the song changes to the chorus and the first verse of the song Warrior, which is also from Lloyd Bank's debut album The Hunger for More.

The music video on YouTube has received over 40 million views as of May 2024.

Charts and certifications

Release history

References

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