Simi (mixtape)

Simi (stylized in all caps) is the seventh mixtape by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released by his label Bloc Nation on May 4, 2018.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Drake, Lil Pump, Moneybagg Yo, 21 Savage, and YG. The mixtape was supported by two singles: "Look Alive" featuring Drake and "Rover 2.0" featuring 21 Savage, and one promotional single, "Nun of Dat" featuring Lil Pump.

Simi
Mixtape by
BlocBoy JB
ReleasedMay 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
Recorded2017–18
Genre
Length48:24
LabelBloc Nation
Producer
BlocBoy JB chronology
The Purple M&M
(2017)		 Simi
(2018)		 Don't Think That
(2018)
Singles from Simi
  1. "Look Alive"
    Released: February 9, 2018
  2. "Rover 2.0"
    Released: March 23, 2018

Promotion

Singles

The mixtape's lead single, "Look Alive", was released for digital download on February 9, 2018 after the release of the Fredrick Ali-directed music video on February 8, 2018.[2] The song was produced by Tay Keith. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

The mixtape's second single, "Rover 2.0" featuring 21 Savage, was released on March 23, 2018, along with the Fredrick Ali-directed music video.[4] The song was produced by Tay Keith.

Promotional singles

The mixtape's lead promotional single, "Nun of Dat" featuring Lil Pump, was released on May 2, 2018.[5] The song was produced by Tay Keith.

Critical reception

The mixtape received generally positive reviews. Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork called the mixtape "honest, clear, and incredibly fun". He also said the tape was "beautifully executed", noting "Good Day" and "No Chorus, Pt. 11" as standout tracks on the project.[6] Israel Daramola of Spin said that BlocBoy "captured his electric persona" on the mixtape.[7] On a slightly less positive note, Marcus Blackwell of HipHopDX said that BlocBoy's charisma "carried" the mixtape, but that he had "limited mic skills".[8]

In a mixed review, Andre Gee of Uproxx said that although BlocBoy "showed that he has considerable room for growth", but called the mixtape "unmemorable".[9]

Commercial performance

Simi debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200 on the week ending May 19, 2018.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Turnt Up"
Tay Keith2:58
2."Look Alive" (featuring Drake)
  • Baker
  • Aubrey Graham
  • Chambers
Tay Keith3:02
3."Nun of Dat" (featuring Lil Pump)
Tay Keith4:00
4."Good Day"
  • Baker
  • Tony Son
Richie Souf1:39
5."Left Hand"
  • Baker
  • Jarven Harris
Track Gordy1:41
6."Asian Bitch" (featuring Moneybagg Yo)
ChaseTheMoney2:33
7."Rover 2.0" (featuring 21 Savage)
Tay Keith4:35
8."Shoot"
  • Baker
  • Chambers
Tay Keith3:09
9."Wait"
  • Baker
  • Chambers
Tay Keith1:57
10."Nike Swoosh" (featuring YG)
Tay Keith2:31
11."Mamacita"
1:32
12."Mexico"
  • Baker
  • Benjamin Diehl
Ben Billions1:43
13."No Velcro"
3:06
14."Left Right"
  • Baker
Dmac2:24
15."No Chorus, Pt. 11"
  • Baker
  • Chambers
Tay Keith3:18
16."Straight Drop"
  • Baker
  • Jacob Canady
ATL Jacob2:22
17."Feature"
  • Baker
Denaro Love2:59
18."Outro"
  • Baker
  • Chambers
Tay Keith3:36
Total length:48:24

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References
  1. "Simi by BlocBoy JB on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  2. "Drake Tries to Hit BlocBoy JB's 'Shoot' Dance in New 'Look Alive' Video: Watch". Billboard. February 9, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  3. "Hot 100: Look Alive". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  4. "BlocBoy JB and 21 Savage share "Rover 2.0"". The Fader. March 23, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  5. "BlocBoy JB & Lil Pump Drop 'Simi' Cut "Nun of Dat"". Hypebeast. May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  6. "BlocBoy JB : Simi Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  7. "Blocboy JB 'Simi' Review". Spin. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  8. "Review: BlocBoy JB's Charisma Carries "Simi" Despite Limited Mic Skills". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  9. "Blocboy JB Shows That He Has Considerable Room For Growth On The Banging But Unmemorable 'Simi'". Uproxx. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  10. "Top 200 Albums: May 19, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  11. "Top 200 Albums: May 19, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  12. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
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