Phoenix (ASAP Rocky song)

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"Phoenix"
Song by ASAP Rocky
from the album Long. Live. ASAP
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2013
Recorded2012
Genre East Coast hip hop
Length3:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Danger Mouse

"Phoenix" is a song by American hip hop recording artist ASAP Rocky, from his debut album Long.Live.ASAP . It was released on January 15, 2013. The song was produced by Danger Mouse.

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Music video

The music video was released on November 12, 2013. [1] It was directed by Francesco Carrozzini and written by Carrozzini and Asia Argento. [2] The video stars Michael K. Williams, known for his roles in The Wire and Boardwalk Empire , as well as model Joan Smalls. [3]

Track listing

Album version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Phoenix" Danger Mouse 3:54

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles ( Billboard ) [4] 2

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References

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