Hey (Lil Jon song)

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"Hey"
Universal Republic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dr. Luke
  • Benny Blanco
  • Kool Kojak
Lil Jon singles chronology
"Ms. Chocolate"
(2010) 		"Hey"
(2010) 		"Turbulence"
(2011)
3OH!3 singles chronology
"Double Vision"
(2010) 		"Hey"
(2010) 		"Hit It Again"
(2010)

"Hey" is a song by American rapper Lil Jon featuring 3OH!3. It was released as the second single from his debut solo album, Crunk Rock. It was also featured on the Jersey Shore soundtrack.[1]

Critical reception

Dave Herrera of Westword stated, "As it stands, it's a nice enough electro track. Regardless, gotta hand it to the dudes. They sure know how to write a hook. And if this record resonates like we think it will, 3OH!3 will walking on Streets of Gold in no time."[2]

Music video

The video was filmed in Hollywood and directed by David Rousseau. It was released on August 26, 2010.[3] The video revolves around a girls-only pool party, featuring the Jersey Shore cast with track artists Lil Jon and 3OH!3.[4] Bandmember Nathaniel Motte explained: "The concept of the 'Hey' video is assemble the largest amount of hot chicks you can and throw a pool party … which is kinda crazy because we're never invited to those kind of parties."[5]

Chart performance

"Hey" debuted at number 70 on the

Hot Digital Songs chart and reached number 33 in its second week.[7]

Charts

References

  1. ^ Stone, Katie (June 12, 2020). "10 EDM Songs From Jersey Shore That Will Have You Yelling "Cabs Are Here!"". edm.com. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Dave Herrera (June 11, 2010). ""Hey!" by 3OH!3 and Lil Jon: Another new track from Streets of Gold Crunk Rock.?". Westword. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "LIL JON "HEY" FEAT. 3OH!3". YouTube. August 30, 2010. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  4. ^ Anitai, Tamar (August 26, 2010). "Video Premiere: Lil Jon Featuring 3OH!3, 'Hey'". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 29, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "Lil Jon Feat. 3OH!3, 'Hey' — Behind the Video". The Boombox. August 13, 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Lil Jon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. ^ a b "Lil Jon Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. GAON. Archived from the original
    on August 29, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  10. Gaon Chart. Archived from the original
    on November 12, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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