ASAP Forever

"ASAP Forever" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky, released on April 5, 2018 as the lead single from 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

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

The official remix of the song features American rappers T.I. and Kid Cudi. It appears on ASAP Rocky's album Testing.

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2018–19) 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
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[14] 25

Year-end charts
Chart (2019) Position
Portugal (AFP)[15] 2970

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] 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. 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. D'Souza, Shaad (April 5, 2018). "Listen to A$AP Rocky's New Moby-Sampling Track "ASAP Forever"". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  6. Coe, Kairi. "ASAP Rocky Revolves Around New York in ASAP Forever Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  7. "Australian-charts.com – A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  8. "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  9. "Lescharts.com – A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  10. "Charts.nz – A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  11. "Swisscharts.com – A$AP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  12. "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  13. "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  14. "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  15. "Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  16. "American single certifications – ASAP Rocky – ASAP Forever". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 16, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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