"Blick Blick" is a song by American rapper Coi Leray and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released through Republic Records and 1801 on March 18, 2022 as the fifth and last single of Leray's debut studio album Trendsetter. The song was written by the artists alongside Randall Hammers, Asia Smith, and producers Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan Ogren, and Mike Crook.[3] The single peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 68 in Canada.
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| Single by Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj | ||||
| from the album Trendsetter | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 2:58 | |||
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Background and promotion
editIn February 2022, Leray's father, fellow American rapper Benzino, revealed that his daughter had a collaboration with Minaj, who then denied having worked with any artist recently.[4] However, Benzino later apologized for announcing the joint effort.[5] On March 14, 2022, Minaj revealed through a Q&A session on Twitter with her fans that she pulled her verse from "Blick Blick" due to Benzino previously announcing the team-up, but stated that she had a private conversation with Leray, in which she sympathized with her and decided to keep it on the song; the two artists announced the song the same day.[6] On March 23, 2022, Minaj also praised Leray for her confidence on social media and Leray praised Minaj in return.[7] Since then, it appears as if the two have cut ties and no longer associate with each other; as Minaj unfollowed Leray on social media in September 2022.
Composition and lyrics
editOn "Blick Blick", Leray and Minaj confidently rap about their sexual activity and boast about their lavish lifestyles, while taking shots at their opponents.[8] The "electric" song sees Leray using onomatopoeias in the chorus and the second half of her verse and Minaj name-drop DMX and Jeff Bezos, as well as give Leray a co-sign.[9]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Blick Blick" premiered on Leray's YouTube channel thirteen hours after the release of the song on March 18, 2022.[10] Sporting 1990s-inspired outfits, Leray performs choreographed dances until Minaj joins her for what she had previously described as the "verse of the year" and the two artists then sport pink wigs and shoot at their opponents.[11]
Credits and personnel
edit- Coi Leray – vocals, songwriting
- Nicki Minaj – vocals, songwriting
- Dr. Luke – production, songwriting, programming
- Rocco Did It Again! – production, songwriting, programming
- Ryan Ogren – production, songwriting, programming
- Mike Crook – production, songwriting, programming
- Randall Hammers – songwriting
- Asia Smith – songwriting
- Clint Gibbs – production coordination
- Ashlee Gibbs – production coordination
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- John Hanes – immersive mixing
- Kalani Thompson – engineering
- Tyler Sheppard – engineering
- Grant Horton – recording assistance
- Aubrey "Big Juice" Delaine – vocal mixing, vocal engineering
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 68 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[13] | 66 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 10 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[15] | 42 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[16] | 71 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 37 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 10 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 18 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ Bouza, Kat (April 5, 2022). "Coi Leray Teases Her Debut LP With Medley Performance on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Coi Leray & Nicki Minaj Join Forces on New Single 'Blick Blick': Watch". HipHop-N-More. Hiphop-n-more.com. March 18, 2022.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (March 18, 2022). "Listen to Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj's New Song "Blick Blick"". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (February 21, 2022). "Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Coi Leray Collaboration Rumors Father Benzino Put Into The Air". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William (February 22, 2022). "Benzino Publicly Apologizes to Daughter Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj Over Collab Claim". Complex. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Bustard, Andy (March 15, 2022). "Nicki Minaj Explains Why She U-Turned On Coi Leray 'Blick Blick' Collab Despite Benzino Drama". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Marie, Erika (March 23, 2022). "Nicki Minaj Shows More Love To Coi Leray: "Wish I Had This Confidence"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (March 18, 2022). "Coi Leray And Nicki Minaj Fire Off Shots With No Regard On The Taunting 'Blick Blick'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (March 18, 2022). "First Stream: New Music From Rosalía, Normani, Charli XCX and More". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Blanchet, Brenton (March 17, 2022). "Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj Unleash New Single and Video "Blick Blick"". Complex. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Watch Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj's 'Blick Blick'". Rap-Up. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 12-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2022.