Swervin (BlocBoy JB song) explained

Swervin
Cover:Swervin BlocBoy JB.png
Type:single
Artist:BlocBoy JB
Album:FatBoy
Released:March 26, 2020
Length:2:13
Producer:Ace Charisma
Prev Title:ChopBloc 2
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:No Chorus, Pt. 12
Next Year:2020

"Swervin" is a song by American rapper BlocBoy JB. It was released on March 26, 2020, through Foundation Entertainment and Interscope, as the lead single from his debut studio album FatBoy.[1] [2]

Background

"Swervin" was BlocBoy's first streaming release of 2020.

Music video

The music video was released on March 26, 2020.[3] The video was shot at a car warehouse. In the video, BlocBoy and his friends are seen doing a dance called "The Clutch". He described the video as "last minute" with "limited resources".

The music video has currently over one million views on YouTube.

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said the track was "proof of what BlocBoy is still capable of", and said that "the still-promising rapper rediscovers his fun-loving, tongue-in-cheek style".[4] Charlie Zhang of Hypebeast called the track "catchy".[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BlocBoy JB – "Swervin" [Music Video]]. The Daily Loud. May 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: Premiere: BlocBoy JB and Crew Bring the Energy in Dance-Heavy "Swervin" Video. Complex. May 15, 2020.
  3. Web site: New Video: BlocBoy JB 'Swervin'. Rap Radar. May 20, 2020.
  4. Web site: The Ones: BlocBoy JB's 'Swervin'. Pitchfork. May 15, 2020.
  5. Web site: BlocBoy JB Hits an Impromptu Square Dance in New "Swervin" MV. Hypebeast. May 15, 2020.