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10 Facts You Need To Know About 'Look Alive' Rapper BlocBoy JB
Here's everything you need to know controversial 'Look Alive' rapper BlocBoy JB, who's making waves around the world....
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1. Drake introduced BlocBoy JB to the Hip-Hop mainstream with their hit single 'Look Alive'.
Drake and BlocBoy JB took the charts by storm with their surprise single 'Look Alive'. The hard-hitting street single peaked at No. 5 in the Billboard 100 charts, with official music video racking up way over 80 million views on YouTube!
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2. What is BlocBoy JB's net worth?
BlocBoy JB's net worth is currently unknown however following the success of his breakout single 'Look Alive' featuring Drake, expect the number to rise dramatically in 2018.
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3. How old is BlocBoy JB?
BlocBoy JB was born on 19 May 1996 - making him currently 21-years-old.
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4. Where did BlocBoy JB's "shoot dance" come from?
BlocBoy JB's viral "shoot" dance originated from his 2017 song 'Shoot'. The official music video, which currently has over 11 million views, features the rapper doing the showing off his dance moves. That particular move stood out and has since gone on to be nominated for a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Dance Trend.
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5. What is BlocBoy JB's real name?
His real name is actually James Baker! However the rapper goes by the stage name BlocBoy JB, which is a clear reference to his birth name.
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6. Where is BlocBoy JB from?
BlocBoy JB is from Memphis, Tennessee. The same area as rappers including Yo Gotti, Juicy J and more.
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7. Has BlocBoy JB released an album?
BlocBoy JB is currently seeing huge success from his songs 'Look Alive' featuring Drake, 'Rover' and 'Shoot'. However the 21-year-old doesn't appear to have released a studio album yet. Expect BlocBoy JB to release a full-length project in 2018.
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8. When did BlocBoy JB release his song 'Rover'?
BlocBoy JB released his catchy single 'Rover' in January 2018. After initial success, the Memphis rapper teamed up with 21 Savage for a special 'Rover 2.0' remix, that is currently performing well in the Billboard charts.
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9. BlocBoy JB's shoot music video currently has over 10 million views on YouTube!
BlocBoy JB's breakout song 'Shoot' is currently doing big numbers on YouTube. The video, which was released in July 2017, has over 10 million views and his home to his signature "shoot" dance move.
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10. Who is BlocBoy JB's producer?
BlocBoy JB regularly works with a producer called Tay Keith, who also produced 'Look Alive' featuring Drake. The 21-year-old Memphis producer is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after names in Hip-Hop.
