# Jack Harlow's 'First Class' is a lightweight AI sample hit

> Jack Harlow's 'First Class' uses Fergie's 'Glamorous' as a sample, becoming a fleeting #1 hit with minimal creative impact.
- Title: Jack Harlow's 'First Class' is a lightweight AI sample hit
- Summary: Jack Harlow's 'First Class' uses Fergie's 'Glamorous' as a sample, becoming a fleeting #1 hit with minimal creative impact. Jack Harlow's 'First Class'…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2513629/the-number-ones-jack-harlows-first-class/columns/the-number-ones
- Published: 2026-10-12T13:01:12+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: jack harlow, fergie, glamorous, first class, billboard hot 100, ai music, sample, nail tech, industry baby, dual lipa, angus cloud, bets awards
## The Number Ones: Jack Harlow's 'First Class'
Tom Breihan reviews Jack Harlow's 'First Class' as a #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit that samples Fergie's 'Glamorous'.
## AI Music Debate
AI music practitioners claim generative AI in pop music is inevitable, but Harlow's song uses a sample without AI tools.
## Fergie's 'Glamorous'
Fergie's 2007 hit 'Glamorous' was produced by Polow Da Don and became a #1 hit for Fergie's album The Dutchess.
## Jack Harlow's Background
Jack Harlow was 24 when he released 'First Class', having grown up influenced by Black Eyed Peas and Fergie's music.
## Harlow's Rise
Harlow rose quickly from a regional rap star to a crossover hit with 'Whats Poppin' remix featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne.
## The Album
Harlow's 2022 album Come Home The Kids Miss You features 13 writers and samples Fergie's 'Glamorous' as a hook.
## The Sample
Harlow's 'First Class' uses Fergie's 'Glamorous' sample with minimal changes, leaving the hook intact.
## Lack of Originality
Harlow's lyrics are full of weak flexes and awkward phrasing, with little creative input beyond the sample.
## Chart Performance
The song debuted at #1 for one week, staying on the Hot 100 for six months before fading.
## The BET Awards
Harlow and Fergie performed 'First Class' together at the BET Awards on a fake plane set.
## Brandy's Freestyle
Brandy freestyled over 'First Class' at the BET Awards, showing Harlow's lack of musical depth.
## Harlow's Next Move
Harlow released a 2023 album with minimal impact, peaking at #54 on the Hot 1: 'They Don't Love It'.
## The Verdict
Harlow's 'First Class' is a lightweight hit that samples Fergie's 'Glamorous' without creative innovation.
## Grade
The song receives a 3/10 grade for its lack of originality and minimal creative impact.
## Key takeaway

Jack Harlow's 'First Class' samples Fergie's 'Glamorous' and debuts at #1 for six months but lacks originality.