J'ouvert (song)

Last updated
"J'ouvert"
Single by Brockhampton
from the album Iridescence
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2018
RecordedJune–September 2018
Genre
Length3:54
Label
  • Question Everything
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jabari Manwa
  • Hemnani
  • Joba
Brockhampton singles chronology
"1997 Diana"
(2018)		"J'ouvert"
(2018)		"San Marcos"
(2018)
Music video
"J'ouvert" on YouTube

"J'ouvert" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on September 20, 2018 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Iridescence , which was released a day later. It contains a sample of "Doh Blame Me" by Lavaman.

Contents

Composition

The song's production uses "distorted bass pounds, robotic squeaks, and horn wails", [1] as well as "buzzing kicks and distorted, 8-bit synths". [2] It features verses from Matt Champion, Joba and Merlyn Wood and has been described as "angsty", especially regarding Joba's verse, [3] which music critics have also described as his most "ferocious" verse, [2] "apoplectic Danny Brown-style psychopath", [4] and "emotively deranged". [5] In his verse, Joba raps about his mental health issues and drug use. [6] Following this, the instrumental breaks into the "Doh Blame Me" sample. [7]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Joba's performance. In a review of Iridescence, Sputnikmusic's Rowan5215 wrote favorably of Joba's diversity in music, mentioning the performance of his verse. [4] Will Rosebury of Clash regarded the verse to be a particular highlight of the album, "calling to mind Eminem at peak disturbing on 'Kim'". [5] Daniel Spielberger of HipHopDX criticized the song, calling it a "muddled mess that has an off-putting verse from Joba." [8]

Variety placed "J'ouvert" at number 15 in their ranking of Brockhampton's 15 best songs. [6]

Music video

The music video was directed by Spencer Ford and shot in London. It features thermal imaging, [3] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] and was filmed both in color and black-and-white. [13]

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA) [14] 92
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [15] 10

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