Rover (BlocBoy JB song)
2018 song by BlocBoy JB
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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.
| "Rover" | ||||
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| Single by BlocBoy JB | ||||
| Released | January 13, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Bloc Nation | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Tay Keith | |||
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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
Remix
| "Rover 2.0" | ||||
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| Single by BlocBoy JB featuring 21 Savage | ||||
| from the album Simi | ||||
| Released | March 23, 2018 | |||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
| Label | Bloc Nation | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | 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
Michelle Kim of Pitchfork said the remix "wasn't exactly an upgrade", and called BlocBoy's new verse "somewhat stilted".[2]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 49 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 39 |