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Mr. Jones (Pop Smoke song)

"Mr. Jones" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rapper Future from the former's second posthumous studio album, Faith (2021). It was released as the album's lead single the same day as the album's release. The song was written by the artists alongside producers CashMoneyAP, Foreign Teck, Los the Producer, and JW Lucas,. In the lyrics, Pop Smoke and Future rap about their lavish lifestyles.

"Mr. Jones"
Single by Pop Smoke featuring Future
from the album Faith
ReleasedJuly 16, 2021
Recorded2019
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Pop Smoke singles chronology
"AP"
(2021) 		"Mr. Jones"
(2021) 		"Demeanor"
(2021)
Future singles chronology
"Picasso"
(2021) 		"Mr. Jones"
(2021) 		"#CrossMe"
(2021)
Music video
"Mr. Jones" on YouTube

Commercially, the song reached number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 70 on the Billboard Global 200. It also peaked at number 49 on the Canadian Hot 100. A remix of "Mr. Jones" that includes Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA was released on the deluxe version of the album on July 30, 2021. A music video for the song was directed by HidJi and features Pop Smoke doing several activities at the Mr. Jones nightclub in Miami, Florida. It also shows interspersed footage of Future hanging out with women while at a bar.

Background and composition

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A leaked version of American rapper Pop Smoke's song "Mr. Jones" was recorded in 2019 and later resurfaced online in 2021.[1][2] The 2019 version did not feature American rapper Future, as he later added vocals after Pop Smoke died.[1][2] "Mr. Jones" was released as the lead single the same day as Pop Smoke's second posthumous studio album, Faith (2021).[3] It was also released as the thirteenth track on the album.[4] A remix of "Mr. Jones" that includes Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA was released on the deluxe version of the album on July 30, 2021.[5][6]

The song was written by Pop Smoke and Future alongside CashMoneyAP, Foreign Teck, Los the Producer, JW Lucas while the production was handled CashMoneyAP, Foreign Teck, Los the Producer, JW Lucas.[7] According to Jon Powell of Revolt, Pop Smoke and Future rap about "their rockstar lifestyles".[8] Mitch Findlay for HotNewHipHop stated the song's "mysterious beat adds an alluring layer of mystique; not menacing, but vaguely melancholic". He continued, saying both "rappers know exactly how to plan their approach, with Pop [Smoke] and Future alike delivering laid-back but fluid reflections on high-life hedonism".[9]

Reception

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Robin Murray from Clash said Future "dominates on 'Mr. Jones', and his voice seems to bring out fresh nuance in Pop [Smoke's] punchy tones".[10] Writing for Variety, A.D. Amorosi called the track "brusque", and perceived that Future "sounds as if he's pushing [Pop] Smoke to rap out in his most menacing aggressive tones".[11] Findlay opined "Mr. Jones" is an "easy standout for those looking to kick back and catch a vibe. Pop Smoke and Future sound like kindred spirits on wax, sharing interests as well as cadential similarities".[9] "Mr. Jones" peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[12] while reaching number 26 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 70 on the Billboard Global 200.[13][14] The song further peaked at number 49 on the Canadian Hot 100.[15]

Music video

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Background and synopsis

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A music video for Mr. Jones was released the same day as the song release.[2] It was directed by AWGE's HidJi.[8] The visual features stock and archival footage of Pop Smoke at the Mr. Jones nightclub in Miami, Florida,[1][16][17] performing on stage,[3] hanging out with his friends and family,[2] popping bottles of alcohol,[3] and being surrounded by women.[3] The video also features interspersed footage of Future hanging out with a plethora women,[1][2] sitting on a pink couch with a model and a masked friend next to him,[3] hanging out in a bar,[1] doing a live performance,[18] and visiting a strip club.[18] As the visual comes to an end, it cuts to a car driving down a highway as the sun sets while a woman wearing angel wings sits outside the car window.[2]

Critical reception

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The music video was met with positive reviews from critics. Writing for HotNewHipHop, Aron A. stated the visual was "visual treatment" for the song.[3] Paul Duong for Rap Radar said the video was a "vibrant visual full of eye-candy".[17] HipHopWired opined the visual kept his memory alive.[16]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

  • Pop Smoke – vocals, songwriter
  • Future – vocals, songwriter
  • CashMoneyAP – production, songwriter, background vocalist, guitar, keyboards
  • Los the Producer – production, songwriter
  • JW Lucas – production, programming, songwriter
  • Foreign Teck – production, programming, songwriter
  • Jess Jackson – mastering engineer, mixing engineer, mixer
  • Nate Alford – recording engineer
  • Ciel Eckard-Lee – assistant mixer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Mr. Jones"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] 49
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 70
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 26

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Saponara, Michael (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke & Future Party In Miami For 'Mr. Jones' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Kearns, Sarah (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke and Future Party at a Club in New Visual for 'Mr. Jones'". Hypebeast. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f A., Aron (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke & Future Live It Up In Miami In 'Mr. Jones' Music Video". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Crone, David. "Faith – Pop Smoke". AllMusic. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Blanchet, Brenton (July 31, 2021). "5 New Pop Smoke Tracks and 'Dior' Added to 'Faith' Deluxe Version". Complex. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "Second Deluxe Edition Of Pop Smoke's 'Faith' Album Released Featuring 5 New Tracks". GRM Daily. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Credits / Faith (Deluxe) / Pop Smoke". Tidal. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Powell, Jon (July 19, 2021). "Check out the new visual for Pop Smoke and Future's 'Mr. Jones'". Revolt. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke & Future Are Naturals On 'Mr. Jones.'". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  10. ^ Murray, Robin (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke – Faith". Clash. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  11. ^ Amorosi, A.D. (July 16, 2021). "Pop Smoke's Second Posthumous Album, 'Faith,' Brings in More Guests and a Broader Palette: Album Review". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Pop Smoke Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Pop Smoke Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Pop Smoke ft. Future 'Mr. Jones,' Blueface 'TikTok,' & More". HipHopWired. July 19, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Duong, Paul (July 16, 2021). "Video: Pop Smoke Ft. Future "Mr. Jones"". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Pop Smoke – Mr. Jones (feat. Future)". OnSmash. July 19, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
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