"Prod by Bloc" (released on streaming platforms as "Produced by Blocboy") is a song by American rapper

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. It was released as a standalone single on April 17, 2018.

Background

The song is the first song that BlocBoy JB has ever produced. He spoke about the making of the track in an interview with

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Music video

The music video was released on April 17, 2018, along with the single. The video features BlocBoy and his friends dancing with pots and pans.

Reception

Peter A. Berry of '' XXL'' called the video "energetic".

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews. Seamus Fay of ''

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'' called the track "a banger in every sense of the word". Liam of ''Elevator'' called the track an "anthem", and said it was "one of BlocBoy's strongest efforts yet".

References

{{Reflist 2018 songs BlocBoy JB songs 2018 singles