Boyz (Jesy Nelson song)

"Boyz" is the debut solo single by British singer Jesy Nelson featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj; marking the second collaboration between both artists after "Woman Like Me" in 2018 when Nelson was part of Little Mix. It was released on 8 October 2021, through Polydor Records, becoming her only release with that label after parting ways with them in 2022. It is also Nelson's first single to be released since leaving the girl group Little Mix in 2020. It heavily interpolates American rapper Diddy's 2001 song "Bad Boy for Life". Lyrically, "Boyz" speaks of Nelson's infatuation with rebellious men.

"Boyz"
Single by Jesy Nelson featuring Nicki Minaj
Released8 October 2021
Recorded2021
Genre
Length3:00
Label
  • Polydor
  • Republic
Songwriter(s)
  • Oladayo Olatunji
  • Hanni Ibrahim
  • Jesy Nelson
  • Onika Maraj-Petty
  • Abby Keen
  • Amanda Atoui
  • Avital Levy
  • Patrick Jordan-Patrikios
Producer(s)Loose Change
Jesy Nelson singles chronology
"Boyz"
(2021)
"Bad Thing"
(2023)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Whole Lotta Money (Remix)"
(2021)
"Boyz"
(2021)
"Do We Have a Problem?"
(2022)
Music video
"Boyz" on YouTube

The song debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart, charting for seven weeks and reached number sixteen in Ireland, but failed to sustain its success in subsequent weeks. It received negative reviews from critics, with the music video sparking controversy due to allegations of blackfishing and cultural appropriation. Nelson's performance at the 2021 Jingle Bell Ball was widely mocked by viewers and yielded numerous internet memes that were circulated across social media.

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