When Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone started writing and creating musical comedy sketches, the group was not thinking about becoming musical superstars and overnight sensations. With hits like “Dick in a Box” and “Jizz In My Pants” becoming YouTube sensations, Lonely Island has taken over the comedy world and the music industry.
This has also already been an incredible year for Andy Samberg, who won the Golden Globe for best actor in comedy for his work on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which also won for best comedy. The win was seen as upset to most watching the Globes but fans of Samberg understand his true creativity and talent when it comes to performing.
With help from Samberg, The Lonely Island crew keeps making hit song after hit song and their YouTube videos are increasingly more creative. TheCelebrityCafe.com is celebrating Andy Samberg and the work of Lonely Island; from “Jack Sparrow” to “YOLO”, these songs are amongst the top five best singles from the comedy group. Did your favorite not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.
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5. Jack Sparrow
“Jack Sparrow” was an instant hit with its constant references to Pirates of the Caribbean and featured Michael Bolton, who had his career re-energized after he appeared on this track.
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4. I Just Had Sex
Akon and the Lonely Island crew reached a new level of fame when they released this tongue and cheek single about “just having sex.” The song became an instant fan favorite and Akon even performs the single at his own shows.
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3. YOLO
Adam Levine helped out the crew when it came to spoofing the popular term, YOLO a.k.a. You Only Live Once. The song was featured on the bands third studio album.
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2. I’m On A Boat
This became the song of the summer back in 2008 and it wasn’t even supposed to be a mainstream hit, but the catchy lyrics and with a little help from T-Pain, “I’m On A Boat” took over the mainstream music charts.
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1. Jizz In My Pants
One of the singles that started it all, “Jizz In My Pants.” Not much needs to be said about this single other than the fact that it gave audiences a good idea of what was to come from this comedy troupe turned overnight musical sensations.
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