Mercedes (BlocBoy JB song)

"Mercedes"
Single by BlocBoy JB
from the album I Am Me
ReleasedMay 23, 2019
Length2:05
LabelBloc Nation
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dilip
  • Otxhello
BlocBoy JB singles chronology
"Don't Be Mad"
(2019) 		"Mercedes"
(2019) 		"TracBoy"
(2019)

"Mercedes" is a song by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released as the second single from his eighth mixtape I Am Me on May 23, 2019.[1]

Background

The song was BlocBoy's first release as a solo artist on streaming platforms in 2019. The track was teased earlier on in 2019 with a Triller video posted to BlocBoy's Instagram account. The video almost reached a million views.[2]

Music video

The music video for the song was released on May 28, 2019. It was directed by Hidji World.[3][4]

Critical reception

The song received extremely positive reviews. Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop called the track a "certified bop", and said it was "bouncy".[1] Jewel Wicker of The Fader said that the track "will make fans dance on Triller and beyond", saying the track "is only two minutes, but it's catchy enough that fans will likely have it on a loop".[5] An unnamed writer of The Double Cup called the track a "jam", saying that it is "really fun to listen and dance to".[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "BlocBoy JB Releases Bouncy New Single "Mercedes"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "BlocBoy JB Returns With New Visual for "Mercedes"". Respect. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "BlocBoy JB Turns Up In "Mercedes" Video [WATCH]". Power 106 FM. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "BlocBoy JB – "Mercedes" [Music Video]". Daily Loud. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "BlocBoy JB's "Mercedes" will make fans dance on Triller and beyond". The Fader. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Blocboy JB's "I Am Me" Official Review". The Double Cup. Retrieved April 8, 2020.