ASAP Forever

In today's world, ASAP Forever has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Its impact and influence cover different areas, affecting both society as a whole and more specific aspects of daily life. Since its emergence, ASAP Forever has sparked a series of debates and reflections around its meaning, its implications and its possible consequences. In this article, we will explore in depth the role that ASAP Forever plays in the contemporary world, analyzing its relevance in different contexts and its influence on different aspects of modern life.

"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

"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.

Background and composition

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

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

"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

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

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[16]
Remix version 		Gold 15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[17] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Renshaw, David (April 5, 2018). "A$AP Rocky samples Moby on new single "A$AP Forever"". The FADER. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  2. ^ MVP, Viral. "ASAP Rocky Teases 'Gang' Snippet for 2018 Album". OnSMASH. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "A$AP Rocky samples Moby on new single "A$AP Forever"". The FADER. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Indiana, Jake (April 5, 2018). "Breaking Down A$AP Rocky's New Song "A$AP Forever"". Highsnobiety. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  5. ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (April 5, 2018). "Listen to A$AP Rocky's New Moby-Sampling Track "ASAP Forever"". www.vice.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  6. ^ Coe, Kairi. "ASAP Rocky Revolves Around New York in ASAP Forever Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  7. ^ "A$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. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – A$AP Rocky feat. Moby, T.I. And Kid Cudi – A$AP Forever". Radioscope. Retrieved December 28, 2024. Type A$AP Forever in the "Search:" field.
  17. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 22, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter A$AP Forever in the search box.
  18. ^ "British single certifications – Asap Rocky ft Moby – ASAP Forever". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – ASAP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 16, 2019.