The rapper’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” debuted at No. 147 on the Spotify U.S. chart.

Cardi B dropped her newest single “Imaginary Playerz” final week, however the observe barely made a dent on the Spotify U.S. chart, debuting at a modest No. 147—an underwhelming displaying for the Bronx rapper recognized for chart-topping hits. In truth, it’s nowhere to be discovered on Spotify world both and crawled on to Apple music at No. 56.

The observe, which samples JAY-Z’s 1997 basic “Imaginary Players,” is the fourth single from her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama. On the tune, Cardi flexes her wealth and standing, drawing comparisons between herself and different ladies in rap. “Imaginary Playerz” leans closely into braggadocio, however early numbers recommend it hasn’t resonated with listeners the way in which her previous releases have.

The video, nevertheless, seems to be making fairly the impression, with greater than 1.8 million YouTube views previously two days.

The authentic “Imaginary Players” appeared on JAY-Z’s In My Lifetime, Vol. 1—which has truly seen a bump in streaming because of the tune—and Cardi’s interpolation of the observe was anticipated to generate buzz. Instead, the tune’s lukewarm reception has raised questions concerning the momentum behind her upcoming undertaking.

It’s been greater than six years since Cardi launched her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, which arrived in April 2018. That album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and moved 255,000 equal album models in its first week, in response to Nielsen music. The undertaking spawned a number of hit singles and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the primary solo feminine rapper to win in that class.

“Imaginary Playerz” follows a string of singles main as much as Am I The Drama, however its low placement on Spotify’s chart indicators a uncommon misstep for Cardi, who’s usually a fixture within the high tier of streaming platforms.

As of Sunday (August 17), “Imaginary Playerz” has dropped off the Spotify U.S. chart fully.

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