"B Boy" | ||||
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Single by Meek Mill featuring Big Sean and ASAP Ferg | ||||
Released | January 3, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:36 | |||
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Producer(s) | Sap | |||
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Big Sean singles chronology | ||||
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"B Boy" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill. It was released as a third single from Dreams Worth More Than Money on January 3,2015,by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records. [1] The hip hop song,which was produced by Sap,features guest appearances from Big Sean and ASAP Ferg.
Tierney McAfee of Hollywood Life praised Big Sean's verse writing that "he seems to be rapping about random hookups in “B-Boy”,we’re sure it's just for show since we know he only has eyes for one woman —Ariana!". [2] Writing for MTV,Adam Fleischer noted that the track has only bars instead of hook,commenting that "ain’t anything wrong with that". [3]
A music video for the track,directed by Spike Jordan,was released on January 29,2015. [4]
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [5] | 7 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] | 39 |
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