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Simi
Simi
Mixtape by BlocBoy JB
Released	May 4, 2018
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
Singles from Simi
	"Look Alive"; Released: February 9, 2018; "Rover 2.0"; Released: March 23, 2018;

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.

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