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) is the seventh mixtape by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released by his label Bloc Nation on May 4, 2018. The mixtape features

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, 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.

Promotion

Singles

The mixtape's

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, " 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. The song was produced by Tay Keith. The song peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The mixtape's second single, "Rover 2.0" featuring

, was released on March 23, 2018, along with the Fredrick Ali-directed music video. The song was produced by Tay Keith.

Promotional singles

The mixtape's lead

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, "Nun of Dat" featuring

, was released on May 2, 2018. The song was produced by Tay Keith.

Critical reception

The mixtape received generally positive reviews. Paul A. Thompson of ''

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'' 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. Israel Daramola of ''Spin'' said that BlocBoy "captured his electric persona" on the mixtape. On a slightly less positive note, Marcus Blackwell of ''

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'' said that BlocBoy's charisma "carried" the mixtape, but that he had "limited mic skills". In a mixed review, Andre Gee of ''

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'' said that although BlocBoy "showed that he has considerable room for growth", but called the mixtape "unmemorable".

Commercial performance

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

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 2018 mixtape albums BlocBoy JB albums Albums produced by Tay Keith