ASAP Forever
2018 single by ASAP Rocky
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"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.
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| Single by ASAP Rocky featuring Moby | ||||
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| Released | April 5, 2018 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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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.[1] The song details Rocky's loyalty to the ASAP Mob and his life, such as his interest in Dominican Republic cuisine.[3] Rocky also mentions that he and his partner "kiss to Frank Ocean and Blonde",[4] shouts out to Margiela and Goyard, and uses multiple fashion puns.[4]
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.[5]
Remix
| "ASAP Forever (Remix)" | |
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| Song by ASAP Rocky featuring Moby, T.I. and Kid Cudi | |
| from the album Testing | |
| Released | May 25, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 5:15 |
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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 |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 72 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] | 41 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 100 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 35 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 45 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 63 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] Remix version |
Gold | 15,000‡ |
| 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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