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| Released | February 26, 2021 | |||
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"AP" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was released on February 26, 2021, through Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. It is the lead single from the Boogie soundtrack, in which Pop Smoke stars.
The song first originated as a collaboration with Rich the Kid, who previewed the song in April 2020 when it was called "Nikes". [1] On February 25, 2021, Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records announced the song would be the lead single from the Boogie soundtrack. [2] [3] [4] It was released on February 26, 2021. [5]
Musically, "AP" is a drill track. [6] [7] [8] Aleia Woods from XXL stated that the track consists of "Pop Smoke's signature grit and growl over a grim and bass-heavy beat". [7] Wongo Okon of Uproxx wrote Pop Smoke "flaunts his lavish lifestyle and raps about his jewelry, money, and more". [6] Pop Smoke raps on the hook: "AP, Spicy/I bust a check in my Nikes. Am I a killa? Might be/Two tone, icy." [9]
The lyric video for "AP" shows footage from the movie of Pop Smoke as well as behind-the-scenes photos. [9]
Zoe Haylock of Vulture described the song as an "intimidating anthem". [10]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [11]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [12] | 82 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [13] | 30 |
| Germany (Official German Charts) [14] | 85 |
| Global 200 ( Billboard ) [15] | 59 |
| Iceland (Tónlistinn) [16] | 27 |
| Ireland (IRMA) [17] | 61 |
| Lithuania (AGATA) [18] | 75 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) [19] | 73 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [20] | 4 |
| Portugal (AFP) [21] | 149 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [22] | 9 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [23] | 41 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [24] | 56 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [25] | 38 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [26] | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [27] | 24 |
Bashar Barakah Jackson, known professionally as Pop Smoke, was an American rapper. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, he rose to fame with the release of his breakout singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior" in 2019. He often collaborated with UK drill artists and producers, who employed more minimal and aggressive instrumentation than American drill artists from Chicago, reintroducing the sound as Brooklyn drill.
Meet the Woo 2 is the second mixtape by American rapper Pop Smoke. Released by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records on February 7, 2020, it is the second installment in the Meet the Woo mixtape series, following Meet the Woo (2019). The deluxe edition of the mixtape, released on February 12, 2020, features three new tracks, including a remix of "Dior" featuring American rapper Gunna. On February 19, 2020, less than two weeks after the release of the standard edition of Meet the Woo 2, Pop Smoke was shot and killed at age 20 during a home invasion. Guest appearances on the mixtape include Quavo, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay, Nav, Gunna, and PnB Rock.
"Dior" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke, originally released on July 26, 2019, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records as a track from his debut mixtape Meet the Woo (2019). A drill and hip hop song, it was written by Pop Smoke alongside producer 808Melo, and was issued as the third and final single from the tape on February 11, 2020. "Dior" was later added to Pop Smoke's second mixtape Meet the Woo 2, along with a remix featuring fellow American rapper Gunna. The solo version appeared again on Pop Smoke's posthumous debut studio album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020), then finally once more on the deluxe edition of its follow-up Faith (2021). It has been included on all four of Pop Smoke's commercially released projects and is considered to be his signature song.
"For the Night" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers Lil Baby and DaBaby, from the former's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP of the same name (2020). It was written by the artists, producers CashMoneyAP and Palaze, and additional producer Mike Dean, with more additional production credits going to Wylo and Jess Jackson. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on October 3, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records, while an extended play (EP) was released for the song a few days later.
"Gangstas" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020). The song was written by Pop Smoke alongside producers CashMoneyAP and Swirv. An R&B song, its lyrics reflect on Pop Smoke claiming to be the King of New York and expressing his dislike for 6ix9ine. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many comparing Pop Smoke's vocals to those of 50 Cent and saying it has G-Unit vibes. Commercially, the song reached number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while peaking within the top 30 in Canada and Switzerland.
"The Woo" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch, from the former of the three's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP For The Night (2020). The song was released as the second single from the album on July 10, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. It was written by the artists alongside producer 808Melo, co-producers Rxcksta and JW Lucas, and Jess Jackson, who is also credited as an additional producer alongside 1801 Records, Billy J, DJ Drewski, Jer-Z, K. Mack, and Ray Lennon.
"West Coast Shit" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke, featuring fellow American rappers Tyga and Quavo, from the former of the three's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020). The song was written by the artists alongside producers Mustard, and Bongo ByTheWay. Mustard passed the song onto Pop Smoke for him to put on the album.
"What You Know Bout Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP Mood Swings (2020). The song was written by Pop Smoke, alongside producer IAmTash, with additional writing credits going to Elgin Lumpkin (Ginuwine) and Troy Oliver for the interpolation and sampling of Ginuwine's "Differences". The song was released as the fifth single from the album on October 9, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. An R&B track, it lyrically showcases Pop Smoke singing about his passion for his lover. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with a number of them praising the lyrics and the rapper's range.
"Diana" is an R&B song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring rapper King Combs from the former's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020). The remix featured on the deluxe edition of the album as well as the EP Mood Swings (2020). It features uncredited background vocals from Calboy. It was written by Pop Smoke, known as Bashar Jackson, alongside Calboy, King Combs, Anthony Blagman, Pierre Richard Rene Jr, Stephen Garrett, and Tim Mosley. The song was produced by SpunkaBigga.
American drill rapper Pop Smoke has released two studio albums, two mixtapes, three extended plays, nineteen music videos, twenty-eight singles, and three promotional singles. Pop Smoke began his music career in 2018 when visiting a Brooklyn recording studio with fellow rapper Jay Gwuapo. After Gwuapo got inebriated on drugs and fell asleep, Pop Smoke went into a booth to try rapping for the first time. He used a beat he got from English producer 808Melo and used American rapper Sheff G's song "Panic Part 3". He recorded his debut single titled "MPR ". Pop Smoke rose to fame with the release of his breakout single "Welcome to the Party" in April 2019. Two remixes of the song were later recorded, with one featuring Nicki Minaj and the other featuring Skepta.
"Hello" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, from the deluxe edition of the former's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP For The Night (2020). It was written by the two artists alongside Steven Victor, Jason Avalos, and the song's producers, CashMoneyAP and Rico Beats. "Hello" was released as the sixth single from the album on February 9, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records.
"Got It on Me" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP For The Night (2020). The song was written by Pop Smoke, born Bashar Jackson, alongside 50 Cent who has the real name of Curtis Jackson, Darrell Branch, Dmytro Luchko, Frederick Perren, Keni St. Lewis, and Luis Resto, while Young Devante solely handled the production. It is a hip hop track that interpolates the lyrics of 50 Cent's "Many Men ".
"GNF (OKOKOK)" is a song by American rapper Polo G, released on February 5, 2021, after being previewed on February 2. Written alongside Swedish producers WIZARDMCE and Varohl, it was released as the second single from his third album Hall of Fame.
"Tunnel Vision (Outro)" is a drill song by American rapper Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020). The song was written by Pop Smoke, known as Bashar Jackson, alongside 808Melo, who has the real name of Andre Loblack, Jugraj Nagra, and Carson Hackney. It was produced by the latter three. The original melody of the song is called "Wild West" and had a Western flute over it. In the lyrics, Pop Smoke raps about looking towards his future and wanting to have an impact on the music industry.
Boogie: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 2021 film Boogie. Released by Republic Records on March 5, 2021, the soundtrack consisted of 14 tracks, mostly hip hop and pop tracks. It also featured three original songs written and performed by Pop Smoke, who also starred in the film in his first and only film appearance before his death in February 2020. His song "AP" was the lead single that preceded the soundtrack.
"Snitching" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers Quavo of Migos and Future, from the former's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020). The song was written by the artists alongside producers Buddah Bless and Seth the Chef,. Quavo was originally going to put the song on Migos' then-upcoming fourth studio album, Culture III. Before the song was created, it was inspired by fellow American rapper 6ix9ine.
"Maybach" is a song by American rapper 42 Dugg, and the fifth single from his fourth mixtape Free Dem Boyz (2021). It features American rapper Future and was produced by G1, Chosen 1, Yung Dee, DaBoyDame, and G Koop. The song sees the rappers "harmonizing about street scars and current wealth".
"Tell the Vision" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers Kanye West and Pusha T from the former's second posthumous studio album, Faith (2021). West produced the song with Boogz, FnZ, Rico Beats, and SethInTheKitchen, while Jalil Peraza and Jess Jackson served as additional producers. A drill track, it samples a choir and Angie Martinez's ode to Pop Smoke. In the lyrics of the song, the rapper discusses his upbringing in Brooklyn and the struggles he experienced during this period.
"Show Out" is a song recorded by rappers Kid Cudi, Skepta and Pop Smoke. It was released on December 11, 2020, from Kid Cudi's seventh studio album Man on the Moon III: The Chosen. The song was produced by Dot da Genius, Plain Pat, Gravez, Cudi and Dennis Cummings, with co-production from Heavy Mellow.
"Doja" is a song by American rappers Snot and ASAP Rocky. It was released on February 4, 2022 as the second single from Snot's third studio album Ethereal (2022) and was produced by Dee B. The song caused some controversy over misheard lyrics regarding singer and rapper Doja Cat.