Rover (BlocBoy JB song)

"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"
Single by BlocBoy JB
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2018
Length3:32
LabelBloc Nation
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tay Keith
BlocBoy JB singles chronology
"Shoot"
(2017)		 "Rover"
(2018)		 "Look Alive"
(2018)

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"
Single by BlocBoy JB featuring 21 Savage
from the album Simi
ReleasedMarch 23, 2018
Length4:36
LabelBloc Nation
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tay Keith
BlocBoy JB singles chronology
"Look Alive"
(2018)		 "Rover 2.0"
(2018)		 "Prod By Bloc"
(2018)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Cocky"
(2018)		 "Rover 2.0"
(2020)		 "Outstanding"
(2018)

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
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
  1. "BlocBoy JB "Rover" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  2. ""Rover 2.0" [ft. 21 Savage] by BlocBoy JB Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  3. "21 Savage Joins BlocBoy JB On "Rover 2.0"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  4. "BlocBoy JB and 21 Savage share "Rover 2.0"". The Fader. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  5. "BlocBoy JB Links Up With 21 Savage in "Rover 2.0" Video". Complex. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  6. "21 Savage Blesses BlocBoy JB's "Rover 2.0" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  7. "BlocBoy JB & 21 Savage Post Up in the Hood in Rover 2.0 Video". XXL. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  8. "BlocBoy JB – Rover 2.0 (Review & Stream)". RatingsGameMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  9. "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  10. "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  11. "Rover 2.0 Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  12. "Rover 2.0 Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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