Rover (BlocBoy JB song)
| "Rover" | ||||
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| Single by BlocBoy JB | ||||
| Released | January 13, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Bloc Nation | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tay Keith | |||
| BlocBoy JB singles chronology | ||||
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"Rover" is a song by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released on January 13, 2018, as a standalone single. It was produced by Tay Keith.
A remix titled "Rover 2.0" featuring rapper 21 Savage was released on March 23, 2018. The remix peaked at number two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Music video
A music video for the track was released on January 4, 2018, nine days before the track was released on streaming services. The video premiered on the WorldStarHipHop channel on YouTube.[1]
Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews. Michelle Kim of Pitchfork called the track a "banger" and a "bop", and said that the beat was "danceable".[2]
Remix
| "Rover 2.0" | ||||
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| File:BlocBoy JB Rover 2.0.jpg | ||||
| Single by BlocBoy JB featuring 21 Savage | ||||
| from the album Simi | ||||
| Released | March 23, 2018 | |||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
| Label | Bloc Nation | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tay Keith | |||
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| 21 Savage singles chronology | ||||
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The remix of the track was released on March 23, 2018, with a feature from 21 Savage. The remix also included a brand new first verse by BlocBoy JB.[3][4][5] The remix later appeared on BlocBoy JB's mixtape Simi.
Music video
The music video was released on March 23, 2018, the same day as the single.[6][7]
Critical reception
The remix received generally mixed-to-positive reviews. Michelle Kim of Pitchfork said the remix "wasn't exactly an upgrade", and called BlocBoy's new verse "somewhat stilted".[2] On a more positive note, QD of RatingsGameMusic called the track "sort of like 'Look Alive'", and gave the track a 4.5/5 rating.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 49 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 39 |
| US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop (Billboard)[12] | 26 |
References
- ^ "BlocBoy JB "Rover" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b ""Rover 2.0" [ft. 21 Savage] by BlocBoy JB Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "21 Savage Joins BlocBoy JB On "Rover 2.0"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BlocBoy JB and 21 Savage share "Rover 2.0"". The Fader. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BlocBoy JB Links Up With 21 Savage in "Rover 2.0" Video". Complex. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "21 Savage Blesses BlocBoy JB's "Rover 2.0" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BlocBoy JB & 21 Savage Post Up in the Hood in Rover 2.0 Video". XXL. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BlocBoy JB – Rover 2.0 (Review & Stream)". RatingsGameMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rover 2.0 Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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