Chicken Noodle Soup (Webstar and Young B song)

"Chicken Noodle Soup" is a song by American disc jockey DJ Webstar and rapper Young B. The song was released on September 12, 2006 as the lead single promoting Webstar's 2006 debut album Caught in the Web. The song was produced by music producer Da Drizzle, born Jamal Christopher Reynolds, who was Dupree's uncle, and also featured rapper [AG] The Voice of Harlem.AG TheVoice OfHarlem The viral dance accompanying the song, was allegedly choreographed by Allie Bernard.^{[citation needed]}

"Chicken Noodle Soup"
Single by Webstar and Young B featuring The Voice of Harlem
from the album Webstar Presents: Caught in the Web
Released	September 12, 2006[1]
Recorded	2006
Genre	Crunk[2]
Length	3:44 (album version) 3:21 (radio edit)
Label	Scilla Hill, Universal Republic
Songwriter(s)	Young B
Producer(s)	Da Drizzle
Webstar singles chronology
"Chicken Noodle Soup" (2006) "Uptown Harlem" (2008)
Young B singles chronology
"Chicken Noodle Soup" (2006) "It Takes Two" (2008)
The Voice of Harlem singles chronology
"Chicken Noodle Soup" (2006)

In September 2019, South Korean rapper J-Hope of boy band BTS released a sampled version of the song featuring American singer Becky G.^[3][4]

Background

The composition is characterized by its sharp rhythmic dance claps, pronounced bassline of thumping 808 kick drums, recurring ad-libs, all complemented by the presence of an air raid siren wailing in the background of the beat.^[2] The remix features rapper Trina with Webstar, Young B, and Voice of Harlem.

Accompanying dance

"Chicken Noodle Soup" also has an accompanying viral dance. Originating in Harlem, the dance became viral during 2006 on YouTube.^[5]

The basic dance features exaggerated shuffling, which consists of arm swinging, and a pantomime of the song's lyrics. See Litefeet for more.

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	45
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	30
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)[8]	15
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[9]	30

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Mastertone	Gold	500,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
United States	September 12, 2006	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Universal Republic	[11]
	October 16, 2006	Contemporary hit radio

References

1. Archived 2009-11-01 at the Wayback Machine
2. "Original 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Viral Star Bianca Bonnie on '00s Harlem Hit & Its K-Pop Remake: 'Now It's a Worldwide Thing'". October 7, 2019.
3. "Bianca Bonnie And Webstar Voice Approval For BTS's J-Hope And Becky G's "Chicken Noodle Soup" Remake". Soompi. September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
4. "BTS' J-Hope & Becky G Announce Surprise Collaboration, "Chicken Noodle Soup"". E!. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
5. Crosley, Hillary (September 30, 2006). "Surprise Souperstars Teens' Homemade Dance Craze Spawns YouTube, Radio Hit" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 188, no. 39. p. 40 – via World Radio History.
6. "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. October 21, 2006. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
7. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. October 7, 2006. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
8. "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. October 7, 2006. Archived from the original on March 31, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
9. "Rhythmic Airplay". Billboard. October 14, 2006. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
10. "American ringtone certifications – Webstar – Chicken Noodle Soup". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
11. "CHR – Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2023.