In a curious twist of pop culture, the question of what came firstthe chicken jockey or the lava chickenhas taken on a life of its own, largely thanks to the burgeoning excitement surrounding the upcoming Minecraft Movie. This animated feature, based on the immensely popular video game, has captured the imagination of fans worldwide, resulting in a catchy song that has now entered the UK singles charts.

Jack Black's infectious tune, titled Steves Lava Chicken, has made a significant leap in the charts, peaking at a commendable #21 this week, a substantial rise from its debut position at #77. For those unfamiliar with this quirky track, its described as crispy, juicy, and super spicy, packed into a brief yet catchy 34 seconds. Notably, it holds the record for being the shortest song ever to reach the UK Top Singles chart.

Interestingly, Lava Chicken is not even the primary single from the movie's soundtrack. That honor goes to I Feel Alive, which features an all-star lineup including Dave Grohl on drums, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. on the keys, and Mark Ronson on rhythm guitar and bass. Despite this, the appeal of the lava chicken has evidently struck a chord with listeners, highlighting a growing trend where quirky, themed songs related to video games gain traction in mainstream music.

During one of his frequent walks, Jack Black himself took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the gaming community for supporting his song. I just heard that Steves Lava Chicken has cracked the UK Top 40. I just want to send big love to all the Minecraft fans for getting us up there. Its insane; it makes me wanna sing! he exclaimed in excitement, even breaking into song on his Instagram Stories.

As fans eagerly await the upcoming release of the Minecraft Movie, the anticipation surrounding Black's contributions to its soundtrack is palpable. While the weeks Billboard charts remain to be revealed, there are strong indications that Lava Chicken may soon rival his previous hit Peaches, further solidifying Jack Blacks unique position as a crossover artist in both gaming and music realms. Additionally, as awards season approaches, many are calling for Academy voters to consider this quirky yet catchy tune for the Best Original Song category.