Jenny from the Block
Jennifer Lopez
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Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know I came from From "In Livin' Color" to movie scripts To "On the 6" to "J.Lo" to this headline scripts I stay grounded as the amounts roll in I'm real I thought I told ya I'm really been on Oprah That's just me, nothin' phony don't hate on me What you get is what you see, oh Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from I'm down to earth like this Rockin' this business I've grown up so much I'm in control and lovin' it Rumors got me laughin' kid I love my life and my public Put God first and can't forget to stay real To me it's like breathing, yeah Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block Used to have a little, now I have a lot No matter where I go, I know where I came from ...
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Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, JENNIFER LOPEZ, TROY OLIVER, ANDRE DEYO, DAVID STYLES, JASON PHILLIPS, LAWRENCE PARKER, JOSE FERNANDO ARBEX MIRO, SCOTT STERLING, MICHAEL OLIVIERE, ANDRE NATHANIEL DEYO, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, M. OLIVER
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16 facts about this song
Music Video1. 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.
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Song Details3. "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)".
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Chart Performance and Success6. "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.
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Cultural Influence9. 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.
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Production and Writing11. "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.
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Awards and Nominations14. 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).
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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, and number one in Canada.
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Song InspirationThe song represents Jennifer's roots in the Bronx, New York where she grew up, hence the nickname 'Jenny from the Block'.
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Famous SampleThe song samples "Hi-Jack" by Enoch Light and "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth" by 20th Century Steel Band.
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Music Video Co-starThe music video features Ben Affleck, who was Lopez's fiancé at the time. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and other music channels.
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Reference to Media AttentionBoth the song and its music video were a response to the enormous media attention that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship had generated.
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ControversyIt sparked a bit of controversy where critics accused Lopez of selling out and forgetting her roots.
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Notable PerformancesJennifer Lopez performed "Jenny from the Block" at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, more than 15 years after its initial release.
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CertificationsThe track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies in the US.
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International Success"Jenny from the Block" also achieved success internationally, reaching the top 10 in Australia, the UK, and several other European countries.
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