Blue Notes 2 Explained

Blue Notes 2
Cover:Meek Mill - Blue Notes 2.tiff
Type:single
Album:Expensive Pain
Artist:Meek Mill featuring Lil Uzi Vert
Released:September 1, 2021
Length:3:51
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Producer:
Chronology:Meek Mill
Prev Title:Sharing Locations
Prev Year:2021

"Blue Notes 2" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on September 1, 2021, through Atlantic Records and Maybach Music Group, as the third single from Meek Mill's fifth studio album Expensive Pain. The song was produced by Nick Papz and Xander. It is a sequel to Meek's track, "Blue Notes", from his eleventh mixtape, DC4 (2016).

Background

"Blue Notes 2" is a sequel to "Blue Notes", which was released as a part of Meek's eleventh mixtape, DC4 (2016) and samples Snowy White's track, "Midnight Blues". On the guitar-heavy instrumental, Meek is seen "delivering rapid-fire bars" with Uzi on the bridge and the song's fourth and final verse.[1] On July 11, 2021, Meek and Uzi were spotted filming a music video for the song.[2]

Music video

A music video, directed by Meek and Kid Art, was released alongside the song on September 1, 2021.[3] The "high-octane clip" sees Meek and Uzi riding on street bikes and ATVs while being chased by a police helicopter.

Live performances

Meek and Uzi performed the song live the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 20, 2021.[4] Before performing, Meek claimed himself as "fresh out of Philadelphia" before performing the song with Uzi on the smoke-covered stage; both rappers are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[5]

Charts

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gallagher. Alex. September 6, 2021. Meek Mill Recruits Lil Uzi Vert for new single 'Blue Notes 2'. NME. September 6, 2021.
  2. Web site: Krol. Charlotte. July 12, 2021. Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert spotted shooting new music video together. NME. September 1, 2021.
  3. Zemler. Emily. September 1, 2021. Watch Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert Team Up in 'Blue Notes 2' Video. subscription. Rolling Stone. September 1, 2021.
  4. Web site: Minsker. Evan. September 21, 2021. Watch Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert Perform "Blue Notes 2" on Fallon. Pitchfork. September 21, 2021.
  5. Web site: Ralph. Pat. September 21, 2021. Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert perform 'Blue Notes 2' on The Tonight Show'. PhillyVoice. September 21, 2021.