"Boogieman" is a song by American rapper EBK Jaaybo, released to streaming services on April 24, 2024. It was produced by Yvnng Ecko.
| "Boogieman" | ||||
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| Single by EBK Jaaybo | ||||
| from the album The Reaper | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 2:11 | |||
| Label | Encore Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jaymani Gorman | |||
| Producer(s) | Yvnng Ecko | |||
| EBK Jaaybo singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Boogieman" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editThe song uses a choir in the background[1][2] as a looped sample, along with bass[3] and distorted drums in the production.[2]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally positive reviews. Steven Louis of Passion of the Weiss commented "Still sharpening iron while endungeoned in the carceral void, EBK Jaaybo sounds as commanding and unfuckwittable as ever" and "Jaaybo's anti-pop approach continues to astound despite his increasing vitality."[1] Jordan Darville of The Fader praised EBK Jaaybo's rapping, stating it "gives an almost foreboding level of confidence and quiet aggression", and wrote the beat "provides most of the superficial menace", remarking the "doom-saying" choir and drums are "pulled back at the perfect moments for maximum effect." Darville continued to write that "For his part, Jaaybo isn't some snarling monster but rather a sedate mafioso, leaning back in his chair and studying the enemy seated across from him. My only criticism of the song is at the end, where Jaaybo repeats 'Turn this beat off if I ain't trippin' on it' just before the song ends. He's been tripping on it for over two minutes straight; why make it sound like he's stumbled for even a second?"[2] Donald Morrison of Passion of the Weiss described the beat as "so hard it almost blew out my computer speakers" and commented "As it is, 'Boogieman' will be the first song I play if someone hands me the aux in their car this summer."[3]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Byrd. It features "shadowy, strobing lights".[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 17 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 37 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Louis, Steven (April 29, 2024). "The Rap-Up: Week of April 29, 2024". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Songs You Need In Your Life: May 2024". The Fader. May 1, 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b Morrison, Donald (May 7, 2024). "The Rap-Up: Week of May 6, 2024". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2024.