"Rover" is a song by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released on January 13, 2018, as a standalone single. It was produced by

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. A remix titled "Rover 2.0" featuring rapper

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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

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Critical reception

Michelle Kim of ''

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'' called the track a "banger" and a "bop", and said that the beat was "danceable".

Remix

The remix of the track was released on March 23, 2018, with a feature from

. The remix also included a brand new first verse by BlocBoy JB. 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.

Critical reception

Michelle Kim of ''

'' said the remix "wasn't exactly an upgrade", and called BlocBoy's new verse "somewhat stilted".

Charts

References

{{reflist 2018 songs BlocBoy JB songs Songs written by Tay Keith Songs written by 21 Savage