"ASAP Forever"is a song by American rapperASAP Rocky,released on April 5, 2018 as the lead single for his third studio albumTesting(2018). The song contains a sample of "Porcelain"by American musicianMoby,who is credited as a featured artist.[1]The song also features background vocals by singerKhloe Annaand production from Hector Delgado, Rocky (under the pseudonymLord Flacko), and Jordie X.
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| Released | April 5, 2018 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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Background and composition
editIn December 2017, ASAP Rocky previewed the song on Instagram; it was originally titled "Gang".[2]Shortly after the track was released on April 5, 2018, Rocky debuted it live onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[3]The song details Rocky's loyalty to theASAP Moband his life, such as his interest inDominican Republic cuisine.[4]Rocky also mentions that he and his partner "kiss toFrank OceanandBlonde",[5]shouts out toMargielaandGoyard,and uses multiple fashion puns.[5]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Dexter Navy and released on April 5, 2018. It starts with ASAP Rocky and his ASAP Mob collective in New York City, then shifts into different scenes as Rocky raps the first verse. In the ending, he falls into an abyss and is wearing a belt with the word "TESTING" on it.[6]
Remix
edit| "ASAP Forever (Remix)" | |
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| Songby ASAP Rocky featuring Moby,T.I.andKid Cudi | |
| from the albumTesting | |
| Released | May 25, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 5:15 |
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The song was officiallyremixedfeaturing vocals from fellow American rappersT.I.andKid Cudi.T.I. provided the intro for the song, while Cudi contributed a guest verse. The remix appears as the second track on ASAP Rocky's third albumTesting.
Charts
edit| Chart (2018–2019) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 72 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 41 |
| France (SNEP)[9] | 100 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 35 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 45 |
| USBillboardHot 100[12] | 63 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[13] | 31 |
Certifications
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| Australia (ARIA)[14] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[16] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[18] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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References
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- ^MVP, Viral."ASAP Rocky Teases 'Gang' Snippet for 2018 Album".OnSMASH.Retrieved2020-08-03.
- ^"A$AP Rocky samples Moby on new single" A$AP Forever "".The FADER.Retrieved2020-08-03.
- ^Indiana, Jake (2018-04-05)."Breaking Down A$AP Rocky's New Song" A$AP Forever "".Highsnobiety.Retrieved2020-08-03.
- ^abD'Souza, Shaad (April 5, 2018)."Listen to A$AP Rocky's New Moby-Sampling Track" ASAP Forever "".vice.Archivedfrom the original on 2019-07-05.Retrieved2020-08-03.
- ^Coe, Kairi."ASAP Rocky Revolves Around New York inASAP ForeverVideo - XXL ".XXL Mag.Retrieved2020-08-03.
- ^"A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever ".ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^"A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)".Billboard.
- ^"A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever "(in French).Les classement single.
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- ^"A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever ".Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^"A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.
- ^"A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.
- ^"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles"(PDF).Australian Recording Industry Association.RetrievedNovember 9,2022.
- ^"Canadian single certifications – A$AP Rocky – A$AP Forever (ft. Moby)".Music Canada.RetrievedNovember 9,2022.
- ^"OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień"(in Polish).Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry.RetrievedMarch 22,2023.Click "TYTUŁ" and enterA$AP Foreverin the search box.
- ^"British single certifications – Asap Rocky ft Moby – ASAP Forever".British Phonographic Industry.RetrievedJune 20,2022.
- ^"American single certifications – ASAP Rocky – ASAP Forever".Recording Industry Association of America.RetrievedOctober 16,2019.