"One Hot Minute" is the sixth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 12, 1995, by Warner Bros. Records. Following the global success of their previous album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991), guitarist John Frusciante became uncomfortable with the band's newfound fame and left the group mid-tour in 1992. After a series of short-term replacements, Dave Navarro, formerly of Jane's Addiction, was hired as the new guitarist in 1993. This album marks Navarro's only studio contribution to the band. Recording took place at Sound Factory in Hollywood from June 1994 to February 1995 and was the second collaboration with producer Rick Rubin.
One Hot Minute represents a shift from the funk influences of Blood Sugar Sex Magik to a sound characterized by heavy metal riffs and psychedelic rock, largely due to Navarro's influence. Anthony Kiedis, who had relapsed into cocaine and heroin addiction in 1994 after being clean for over five years, approached his lyrics with a reflective perspective on drug use and its negative effects, resulting in darker and more melancholic themes. Flea also took on vocal duties for "Pea," the outro of "Deep Kick," and the chorus of the unreleased track "Stretch."
The album sold over two million copies, achieving multi-platinum status and reaching number four on the US Billboard 200. It produced three hit singles: "Warped," "My Friends," and "Aeroplane." Despite its commercial success, One Hot Minute was considered a disappointment compared to Blood Sugar Sex Magik, selling less than half as many copies and receiving less critical acclaim. Navarro was dismissed from the band in 1998 due to his drug issues, leading to Frusciante's return.
