Jennifer Lopez 's smash hit single 'Jenny from the Block' — the song that coined her oft-used nickname — may be almost two decades old but, thanks to the Bennifer renaissance , the music video is more relevant than ever. Featuring rappers Jadakiss and Styles P.
Then The music video builds on J. Media overexposure and public interest in their relationship is what the duo would later cite as the reason behind the breakdown of their engagement in Although Affleck said in that starring in Lopez's music video nearly "ruined his career", the Gone Girl actor apparently still knows where he comes from.
It all turned out okay though because once Gigli was released, Bennifer finally got their privacy. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic negatively reviewed the song, writing: "her only attempts at street-cred are on the laughable lyrics to "Jenny From the Block" where she insists that success hasn't spoiled her yet and she's the same ol' Jen she's always been " and stated that the song is " silly. Lo, and "I'm Gonna Be Alright". Using the same flute sample the Beatnuts flipped for "Off the Books", a genuine Boricua classic really, she researched it!
It matters not that guest rappers Styles and Jadakiss are from Yonkers, not the Bronx, or that the most humble thing about the accompanying video is, well, Ben Affleck. It was also listed as 93 on the list of the Worst Songs Ever by Matthew Wilkening of AOL Radio, commenting that Jennifer is " just your average girl, willing to risk a national TV gig over the size of her 'dressing-room compound. On November 23, during its seventh week on the Hot , it moved to a new peak of eight, becoming her seventh top-ten single.
It also hit the top ten of the US Hot Airplay chart, at nine. On November 30, in its eighth week, it moved to number four on the Hot Airplay, and six on the Hot By December 14, it peaked at three on the Hot where it remained for three weeks, and also jumped to three on the Airplay chart. Three weeks later, on December 28, "Jenny from the Block" remained stalling at three on the Hot and the Airplay chart. In Australia, "Jenny from the Block" made its debut inside the top ten at number eight on December 1, On January 5, , it moved to its peak of five, where it remained for two weeks, and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the chart.
It was eventually certified platinum by ARIA for sales exceeding 70, units. In Italy, it debuted at its peak of number four on December 21, and remained on the chart for sixteen weeks, all of which it remained in the top ten for; exiting on March 6, In New Zealand, it debuted at 49 on November 11, ; it peaked at number six on December 8 and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the chart.
It peaked at number two in Spain on December 24, In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her ninth top-ten hit there, as well as her fourth song to peak at three. In Norway, the song debuted at number six and peaked at five. It has been certified Platinum there for sales of 10, copies. Her look is unique and confident and we love her sound as she rocks the streets of New York and sings about her roots.
Jennifer was referenced in the title of the sixteenth episode of the seventh season of the animated comedy series "American Dad! In the past decade since the song's release, Jennifer has been nicknamed "Jenny from The Block" in the media, a name news reporters and journalists often use. Finale - Beach House. Illusion Of Forever - Beach House.
Masquerade - Beach House. Another Go Round - Beach House. Only You Know - Beach House. Sunset - Beach House. Over And Over - Beach House. New Romance - Beach House. ESP - Beach House. Runaway - Beach House.
Through Me - Beach House. Pink Funeral - Beach House. Superstar - Beach House. Once Twice Melody - Beach House. Chupable - El Alfa. Mala - Marc Anthony. En El Kupe - Rei. Picadas - Rei. Amor Deportivo - Rei. Cheekily, the video tweaks the desperation of paparazzi shots, which in the video turn finding a lost earring into a proposal. At times they both make eye contact with the viewer, searching back at the gaze that is chasing them. The video is trying to make light of it, but the flashes of anger suggest how entrapped both feel by the public fascination with their relationship, a fascination that increasingly left no air for the couple to breathe.
They tried to play with this unstoppable force in a way that felt fun and creative, but ultimately, the lens was more powerful than their relationship.
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