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
Released	May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
Recorded	2017–18
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	48:24
Label	Bloc Nation
Producer	ATL Jacob Ben Billions ChaseTheMoney Deko Dmac Infamous OG Parker Richie Souf Tay Keith Tee Romano
BlocBoy JB chronology
The Purple M&M (2017) Simi (2018) Don't Think That (2018)
Singles from Simi
"Look Alive" Released: February 9, 2018 "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.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Turnt Up"	James Baker Brytavious Chambers	Tay Keith	2:58
2.	"Look Alive" (featuring Drake)	Baker Aubrey Graham Chambers	Tay Keith	3:02
3.	"Nun of Dat" (featuring Lil Pump)	Baker Gazzy Garcia Chambers	Tay Keith	4:00
4.	"Good Day"	Baker Tony Son	Richie Souf	1:39
5.	"Left Hand"	Baker Jarven Harris	Track Gordy	1:41
6.	"Asian Bitch" (featuring Moneybagg Yo)	Baker Demario White Jr. Chase Rose	ChaseTheMoney	2:33
7.	"Rover 2.0" (featuring 21 Savage)	Baker Shayaa Abraham-Joseph Chambers	Tay Keith	4:35
8.	"Shoot"	Baker Chambers	Tay Keith	3:09
9.	"Wait"	Baker Chambers	Tay Keith	1:57
10.	"Nike Swoosh" (featuring YG)	Baker Keenon Jackson Chambers	Tay Keith	2:31
11.	"Mamacita"	Baker Joshua Parker Grant Decouto Terence Williams	OG Parker Deko Tee Romano	1:32
12.	"Mexico"	Baker Benjamin Diehl	Ben Billions	1:43
13.	"No Velcro"	Baker Diehl Marco Rodriguez-Diaz	Ben Billions Infamous	3:06
14.	"Left Right"	Baker	Dmac	2:24
15.	"No Chorus, Pt. 11"	Baker Chambers	Tay Keith	3:18
16.	"Straight Drop"	Baker Jacob Canady	ATL Jacob	2:22
17.	"Feature"	Baker	Denaro Love	2:59
18.	"Outro"	Baker Chambers	Tay Keith	3:36
Total length:				48:24

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018) Peak position Canadian Albums (Billboard)[11] 35 US Billboard 200[12] 28 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 16

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Billboard 200[14] 194 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] 82

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. "BlocBoy JB, CAN". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
12. "Top 200 Albums: May 19, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
13. "BlocBoy JB, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
14. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
15. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2020.