"Blue Notes 2" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on September 1, 2021, through Atlantic Records and Maybach Music Group, as the third single from Meek Mill's fifth studio album Expensive Pain. The song was produced by Nick Papz and Xander. It is a sequel to Meek's track, "Blue Notes", from his eleventh mixtape, DC4 (2016).
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| Single by Meek Mill featuring Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
| from the album Expensive Pain | ||||
| Released | September 1, 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
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Background
edit"Blue Notes 2" is a sequel to "Blue Notes", which was released as a part of Meek's eleventh mixtape, DC4 (2016) and samples Snowy White's track, "Midnight Blues". On the guitar-heavy instrumental, Meek is seen "delivering rapid-fire bars" with Uzi on the bridge and the song's fourth and final verse.[1] On July 11, 2021, Meek and Uzi were spotted filming a music video for the song.[2]
Music video
editA music video, directed by Meek and Kid Art, was released alongside the song on September 1, 2021.[3] The "high-octane clip" sees Meek and Uzi riding on street bikes and ATVs while being chased by a police helicopter.
Live performances
editMeek and Uzi performed the song live the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 20, 2021.[4] Before performing, Meek claimed himself as "fresh out of Philadelphia" before performing the song with Uzi on the smoke-covered stage; both rappers are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 147 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 72 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ Gallagher, Alex (September 6, 2021). "Meek Mill Recruits Lil Uzi Vert for new single 'Blue Notes 2'". NME. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (July 12, 2021). "Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert spotted shooting new music video together". NME. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (September 1, 2021). "Watch Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert Team Up in 'Blue Notes 2' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (September 21, 2021). "Watch Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert Perform "Blue Notes 2" on Fallon". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ Ralph, Pat (September 21, 2021). "Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert perform 'Blue Notes 2' on The Tonight Show'". PhillyVoice. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.