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Blick Sum

"Blick Sum"
Single by Latto
from the album Sugar Honey Iced Tea
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2025
GenreTrap
Length3:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • EvilNanijae
  • Kid Hazel
  • Riera
Latto singles chronology
"Brokey"
(2024) 		"Blick Sum"
(2025)
Playboi Carti singles chronology
"Timeless"
(2024) 		"Blick Sum (Remix)"
(2025)
Music video
"Blick Sum" on YouTube

"Blick Sum" is a song by American rapper Latto from her third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea (2024). It was produced by EvilNanijae, Kid Hazel and Ricci Riera. An official remix featuring American rapper Playboi Carti was released on January 28, 2025.

Content

The song is about Latto being sexually attracted to a man that carries a gun.[1][2]

Critical reception

Vivian Medithi of Pitchfork commented "When Sugar Honey Iced Tea tries to come across brusque and threatening on would-be Playboi Carti song 'Blick Sum,' it feels silly rather than savage."[3] Elias Andrews of HotNewHipHop stated "The rapper was commended for her rhyming ability and her presence on the mic, and 'Blick Sum' was a perfect example. She carried the menacing song on sheer charisma alone."[4]

Remix

The remix featuring Playboi Carti leaked online in 2024, even before Sugar Honey Iced Tea was released.[5][6] It was released on January 28, 2025, after Latto teased the collaboration on the previous day.[7] In a newly added second verse, Carti details his interest in firearms, as well as his jewelry (including a chain designed by Johnny Dang) and drug use.[2]

Elias Andrews of HotNewHipHop remarked "The remix might be even better though. While not slapped with the tag of 'remix' on streaming, the new 'Blick Sum' is notable for having a guest verse from one of the most elusive artists in the game. And it's a good one at that." He also described that Playboi Carti "almost sounds like a more severe Danny Brown".[4]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released alongside the remix. Directed by Hidji World and Gunner Stahl, it shows a neon-lit carousel where scantily-clad dancers in masks dance on the poles.[5][8] Latto and Playboi Carti rap at the carnival and next to a white Rolls-Royce Cullinan,[8][9] and show off their cash.[5][6] Latto also wears a fur coat at the carousel.[2] The clip features a cameo from rapper 2 Chainz.[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Blick Sum"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 20
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 32

References

  1. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (August 9, 2024). "Latto's 'Sugar Honey Iced Tea' Is a Cinematic Ride Through the South". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Partridge, Ken (January 29, 2025). "Playboi Carti Guests On Latto's New "Blick Sum (Remix)"". Genius. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  3. ^ Medithi, Vivian (August 14, 2024). "Sugar Honey Iced Tea". Pitchfork.
  4. ^ a b Andrews, Elias (January 28, 2025). "Latto And Playboi Carti Link Up For Raucous Banger "Blick Sum (Remix)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d Nevares, Gabriel Bras (January 28, 2025). "Latto & Playboi Carti Get Glitzy & Grimy In New Music Video For "Blick Sum" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (January 28, 2025). "Playboi Carti Joins Latto for Remix of "Blick Sum"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  7. ^ Lynch, Jessica (January 28, 2025). "Latto and Playboi Carti Team Up for 'Blick Sum' Remix: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  8. ^ a b Mahadevan, Tara (January 28, 2025). "Latto Taps Playboi Carti For "Blick Sum" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  9. ^ Powell, Jon (January 28, 2025). "Latto recruits Playboi Carti for a remix of "Blick Sum"". Revolt. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "Latto Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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