The track was produced by Alana Da Fonseca, Janice Karman, and Ross Bagdasarian. Musical Origins
The track was released on December 11, 2015 , as part of the Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
"Iko Iko" has a long history rooted in culture. Alvin and the Chipmunks - Iko Iko
While the 2015 movie version is the official "Chipmunk" cover, the song saw a massive resurgence in recent years due to a viral .
The Chipmunks' version of is a high-energy cover prominently featured in the 2015 film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip . This rendition brings the classic New Orleans anthem into the modern pop era with the signature high-pitched harmonies of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. Movie Appearance and Soundtrack The track was produced by Alana Da Fonseca,
The song features the voices of the Chipmunks, with the film's regular voice cast, including Justin Long (Alvin), Matthew Gray Gubler (Simon), and Jesse McCartney (Theodore).
In the film, the Chipmunks perform the song during a vibrant sequence set in , where they busk on the street to raise money while on their cross-country trip. While the 2015 movie version is the official
Watch the Chipmunks perform their lively street rendition in New Orleans from the 2015 film: