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ASAP Forever

"ASAP Forever" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky, released on April 5, 2018 as the lead single for his third studio album Testing (2018). The song contains a sample of "Porcelain" by American musician Moby, who is credited as a featured artist.[1] The song also features background vocals by singer Khloe Anna and production from Hector Delgado, Rocky (under the pseudonym Lord Flacko), and Jordie X.

"ASAP Forever"
Single by ASAP Rocky featuring Moby
from the album Testing
ReleasedApril 5, 2018
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length3:53
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
ASAP Rocky singles chronology
"Bad Company"
(2018) 		"ASAP Forever"
(2018) 		"Doja Sweet"
(2018)
Moby singles chronology
"This Wild Darkness"
(2018) 		"ASAP Forever"
(2018) 		"Power Is Taken"
(2018)
Music video
"ASAP Forever" on YouTube

Background and composition

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In 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 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[3] The song details Rocky's loyalty to the ASAP Mob and his life, such as his interest in Dominican Republic cuisine.[4] Rocky also mentions that he and his partner "kiss to Frank Ocean and Blonde",[5] shouts out to Margiela and Goyard, and uses multiple fashion puns.[5]

Music video

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The 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

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"ASAP Forever (Remix)"
Song by ASAP Rocky featuring Moby, T.I. and Kid Cudi
from the album Testing
ReleasedMay 25, 2018
Recorded2018
GenreHip hop
Length5:15
Label
  • ASAP Worldwide
  • Sony
  • Polo Grounds
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Delgado
  • Lord Flacko
  • Jordie X

The song was officially remixed featuring vocals from fellow American rappers T.I. and Kid 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 album Testing.

Charts

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Chart (2018–2019) Peak
position
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
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 63
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 31

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
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‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Renshaw, David (April 5, 2018). "A$AP Rocky samples Moby on new single "A$AP Forever"". The FADER. Archived from the original on 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  2. ^ MVP, Viral. "ASAP Rocky Teases 'Gang' Snippet for 2018 Album". OnSMASH. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  3. ^ "A$AP Rocky samples Moby on new single "A$AP Forever"". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  4. ^ Indiana, Jake (2018-04-05). "Breaking Down A$AP Rocky's New Song "A$AP Forever"". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  5. ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (April 5, 2018). "Listen to A$AP Rocky's New Moby-Sampling Track "ASAP Forever"". www.vice.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  6. ^ Coe, Kairi. "ASAP Rocky Revolves Around New York in ASAP Forever Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  7. ^ "A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  8. ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. ^ "A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever" (in French). Les classement single.
  10. ^ "A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Top 40 Singles.
  11. ^ "A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Swiss Singles Chart.
  12. ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  15. ^ "Canadian single certifications – A$AP Rocky – A$AP Forever (ft. Moby)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 22, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter A$AP Forever in the search box.
  17. ^ "British single certifications – Asap Rocky ft Moby – ASAP Forever". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – ASAP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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