Chance the Rapper Performs a Country Version of Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” | That’s My Jam

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
30 Dec 202103:10

Summary

TLDRIn this lively segment, Chance takes on the 'Musical Genre Challenge' where he's tasked with singing Nelly's hit song 'Hot in Herre' in a country rock style. With guitars strumming and a southern accent, Chance delivers an unexpected but impressive country version of the iconic rap song. The crowd erupts in cheers as his creative rendition unfolds, surprising everyone, including the hosts, who admit they never imagined the mashup would work so well. The performance is both entertaining and humorous, leaving the audience amazed and delighted.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 Chance is called up on stage to participate in a challenge.
  • 🎶 The challenge is called the 'Musical Genre Challenge.'
  • 🎸 Chance is tasked with singing 'Hot in Herre' by Nelly, but in a country rock style.
  • 🤠 There's excitement and humor as the genre is revealed to be country rock.
  • 🎵 The band, led by Adam, quickly prepares a country rock arrangement for the song.
  • 😂 The audience finds it amusing and unexpected that 'Hot in Herre' can be performed in a country rock style.
  • 🎸 Chance fully embraces the challenge, singing in a Southern accent and adapting the song's lyrics.
  • 👏 The audience reacts positively, cheering and applauding throughout the performance.
  • 😲 Both Chance and the host are surprised by how well the performance works in a country rock style.
  • 🎉 The challenge ends successfully, with everyone amazed by the fun and unexpected performance.

Q & A

  • What is the main challenge presented to Chance in the script?

    -Chance has to perform a song in a different musical genre from the original. Specifically, he must sing 'Hot in Herre' by Nelly in a country rock style.

  • How does Chance initially react to the challenge?

    -Chance seems unsure at first, but he goes along with the challenge, humorously responding and getting ready to perform.

  • What song does Chance have to perform, and what genre is it originally?

    -Chance has to perform 'Hot in Herre' by Nelly, which is originally a hip-hop song.

  • What musical genre is Chance assigned for his performance?

    -Chance is assigned the country rock genre for his performance.

  • What does the crowd's reaction indicate about the performance?

    -The crowd's cheers and applause suggest they enjoyed the performance, indicating it was entertaining and well-received.

  • How does Chance adapt the original hip-hop lyrics to the country rock style?

    -Chance adapts the lyrics by singing them with a Southern accent and in a slower, twangy style, suitable for country rock, while maintaining the playful nature of the song.

  • What instruments are used to help Chance perform the song in a country rock style?

    -Guitar music is played in the background, aligning with the country rock genre to help Chance deliver the performance.

  • What part of the song’s lyrics does Chance emphasize during his performance?

    -Chance emphasizes the iconic chorus, 'It's gettin' hot in here, so take off all your clothes,' blending it with a country rock feel, and encourages the audience to sing along.

  • How does Chance feel about the success of his performance?

    -Chance expresses surprise and amusement that the country rock version of 'Hot in Herre' actually worked, showing that he didn't initially think it would succeed.

  • What is the overall tone of the interaction between the host and Chance?

    -The tone is lighthearted and supportive, with the host encouraging Chance and everyone involved enjoying the fun and unexpected nature of the performance.

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Musical ChallengeChanceNellyHot in HerreCountry RockLive PerformanceGenre MashupComedyMusic ShowAudience Applause