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1994 single by House of Pain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"On Point" is a song by American hardcore hip hop trio House of Pain. It was released in 1994 through Tommy Boy Records as the lead single from their second studio album Same as It Ever Was. Recording sessions took place at Image Recording Studios. Production was handled by DJ Lethal. It is the only song to ever feature a rap verse from all the three members of the group. A music video was directed by Frank Sacramento.
"On Point" | ||||
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Single by House of Pain | ||||
from the album Same as It Ever Was | ||||
Released | 1994 | |||
Studio | Image Recording Studios | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:48 | |||
Label | Tommy Boy | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | DJ Lethal | |||
House of Pain singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"On Point" on YouTube |
The song contains horns reminiscent of House of Pain's "Jump Around" in the production and verses from Everlast, Danny Boy and DJ Lethal.[1]
Alternative Press gave a positive review of the song, writing "The old soul records, the swagger, the bravado, the wordplay—it's all here."[1] Nathan Foster of Classic Rock History placed the song at number six in the list "Top 10 House Of Pain Songs".[2]
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 20 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 19 |
UK Dance (OCC)[5] | 17 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 85 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 103 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 40 |
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