"Fukk Sleep" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky featuring English singer FKA Twigs from the former's third studio album, Testing (2018).[1] Produced by Hector Delgado,[2] FnZ, Boi-1da,[3] and Rocky (under the name Lord Flacko), the track was released in 2018 alongside the album. The song was later given a video, directed by Diana Kunst.
| "Fukk Sleep" | |
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| Song by ASAP Rocky featuring FKA Twigs | |
| from the album Testing | |
| Released | May 25, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Experimental hip hop |
| Length | 3:13 |
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| Producer(s) |
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Background
editThe song contains a sample of "FYM", written by Prodigy, Joyner Lucas, Boi-1da and Mystikal, as performed by Lucas. The song's writing credits reflect this, with Twigs and Rocky, as well as Michael Burman, Hector Delgado, Prodigy, Lucas, Boi-1da, and Mystikal being credited as writers.[4] The song was produced by Delgado, Rocky, FnZ, and Boi-1da. Delgado provided background vocals and engineered and mixed the song. The song features keyboards by Andrew VanWyngarden.
Promotion
editMusic video
editDirected by Diana Kunst,[5] the visual sees "Twigs and Rocky serve all of the looks while causing mayhem in the streets and then taking it elsewhere from a fancy restaurant to a grungy strip club."[6] The video's production was handled by Object Animal and O Creative Studio.[7]
The duo wore clothes designed by a range of high-fashion outlets such as Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Dior, and Versace, among others.[8] Since its premiere on November 2, 2018, the video has received over 30 million views.[9] Fellow rapper Kanye West praised the video on his Twitter.[10] Tosten Burks of Spin likened the video to the film Blade Runner.[11]
Live performances
editThe duo performed the song at Redbull's Music Festival in May 2019.[12][13] Following the performance, Trace William Owen of Complex magazine praised the performance and said "[audiences] don't talk enough about 'Fukk Sleep'".[14]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] | 89 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[16] | 3 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 65 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 99 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[19] | 4 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[20] | 2 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[21] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[22] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[23] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[24] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Watch A$AP Rocky and FKA Twigs cause havoc in 'Fukk Sleep' video". NME. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Here Are the Features and Production Credits for ASAP Rocky's 'Testing'". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Join Forces in "Fukk Sleep" Visual". November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Testing - A$AP Rocky | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Orcutt, K. C. "ASAP Rocky "F**k Sleep" Video Featuring FKA Twigs - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA twigs Drop Video For "Fukk Sleep": Watch". Highsnobiety. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Takeover the City in "Fukk Sleep" Video". HYPEBEAST. 2 November 2018.
- ^ Magazine, The Fashion Plate (November 3, 2018). "Designers A$AP Rocky And FKA Twigs Wore In 'Fukk Sleep'. ⋆ The Fashion Plate". The Fashion Plate.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: A$AP Rocky - Fukk Sleep (Official Video) ft. FKA twigs. YouTube.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (November 3, 2018). "Watch A$AP Rocky, FKA Twigs Go on Joyride in 'Fukk Sleep' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Video: A$AP Rocky - "Fukk Sleep" ft. FKA twigs". Spin. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Watch FKA twigs Bring Out A$AP Rocky to Perform "Fukk Sleep"". 13 May 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky To Perform 'F*kk Sleep' In New York". May 13, 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky for "Fukk Sleep" in New York". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "ASAP Rocky ft FKA Twigs: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (ft. FKA Twigs)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 21, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Fukk Sleep in the search box.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (feat. FKA Twigs)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.