Don't Say That
"Don't Say That" is a song by American rapper BlocBoy JB featuring Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on October 30, 2018, as the lead single from BlocBoy's debut extended play Don't Think That.
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Single by BlocBoy JB featuring Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
from the album Don't Think That | ||||
Released | October 30, 2018 | |||
Length | 2:45 | |||
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Background
The song was first teased on June 25, 2018, with a video of BlocBoy JB and Lil Uzi Vert dancing.[1][2] Michael Saponara of Billboard called the video "hilarious".[3] The song was later released on October 30, 2018, along with BlocBoy's debut EP, Don't Think That.
Composition
The track runs at 2 minutes and 45 seconds long and features a chorus and verse from BlocBoy JB, and a verse from Lil Uzi Vert. The song contains a sample from PRXJEK's October 2017 track "Devil Speaks", which is a popular sample in hip-hop music.
Critical reception
"Don't Say That" received generally positive reviews. Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop called the track "spooky", and said that the song "will undoubtedly get the most attention due to name power alone".[4] Trace William Cowen of Complex called the track a "banger".[5] QD of RatingsGameMusic said the track had "the potential to be a major club hit", and called the hook "catchy".[6]
References
- "Lil Uzi Vert & BlocBoy JB Tease Upcoming Collab With Some Dance Moves". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Lil Uzi Vert & BlocBoy JB Hit The Shoot Dance While Teasing New Song". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Lil Uzi Vert Teases Unreleased Collaboration With BlocBoy JB in Hilarious Dancing Video". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Lil Uzi Vert & BlocBoy JB Have One Request On "Don't Say That"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Lil Uzi Vert and BlocBoy JB Have a New Banger on the Way". Complex. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "BlocBoy JB – Don't Think That (EP Review)". RatingsGameMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2020.