On Point (House of Pain song) explained

On Point
Cover:House of Pain - On Point.jpg
Type:single
Artist:House of Pain
Album:Same as It Ever Was
Released:1994
Studio:Image Recording Studios
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:48
Label:Tommy Boy
Producer:DJ Lethal
Prev Title:Just Another Victim
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:It Ain't a Crime
Next Year:1994

"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.

Composition

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]

Critical reception

Alternative Press gave a positive review of the song, writing "The old soul records, the swagger, the bravado, the wordplay—it's all here." Nathan Foster of Classic Rock History placed the song at number six in the list "Top 10 House Of Pain Songs".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 9 House Of Pain songs that aren’t "Jump Around" . . 22 November 2023 . March 17, 2016.
  2. Web site: Foster . Nathan . Top 10 House Of Pain Songs . Classic Rock History . 22 November 2023.