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==Background and release== |
==Background and release== |
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The song first originated as a collaboration with [[Rich the Kid]], |
The song first originated as a collaboration with [[Rich the Kid]], who previewed the song in April 2020 when it was called "Nikes".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/02/25/pop-smoke-ap-boogie/|title=Listen to Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP'|work=[[Rap-Up]]|date= February 26, 2021|accessdate=February 26, 2021}}</ref> On February 25, 2021, [[Victor Victor Worldwide]] and [[Republic Records]] announced the song would be the [[lead single]] from the ''[[Boogie (2021 film)|Boogie]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/news/check-out-photos-of-pop-smoke-starring-in-boogie-movie/|title=Check Out Photos Of Pop Smoke Starring In 'Boogie' Movie|publisher=[[AllHipHop]]|last=Kyle|first=Yohance|date= February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pop-smokes-new-ap-single-drops-tomorrow-news.127317.html|title=Pop Smoke's New 'AP' Single Drops Tomorrow|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Findlay|first=Mitch|date=February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/new-pop-smoke-music-ap-off-the-boogie-soundtrack/|title=New Pop Smoke Music, 'AP' Off The 'Boogie' Soundtrack|publisher=[[WQHT]]|author=L'Oréal|date=February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 25, 2021}}</ref> It was released on February 26, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/pop-smokes-new-song-ap-released-listen/|title=Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Released: Listen|work=[[Pitchfork (magazine)|Pitchfork]]|last=Bloom|first=Madison|date=February 26, 2021|accessdate=February 26, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Music and lyrics== |
==Music and lyrics== |
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| Single by Pop Smoke | ||||
| from the album Boogie | ||||
| Released | February 26, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Drill | |||
| Length | 2:51 | |||
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"AP" is 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.
Background and release
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]
Music and lyrics
Muscially, "AP" is a drill track.[6][7][8] Aleia Woods from XXL stated that the album consisted of "Pop Smoke's signature grit and growl over a grim and base-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]
Promotion
The lyric video for "AP" shows footage from the movie of Pop Smoke as well as behind-the-scenes photos.[9]
Critical reception
Zoe Haylock of Vulture described the song an "intimidating anthem".[10]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Pop Smoke – vocals, songwriter
- 808Melo – production, programming, songwriter
- Rico Beats – production, programming, vocal programming, songwriter
- Steven Victor – songwriter
- Jaycen Joshua – mastering engineer, mixing engineer
References
- ^ "Listen to Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP'". Rap-Up. February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Kyle, Yohance (February 25, 2021). "Check Out Photos Of Pop Smoke Starring In 'Boogie' Movie". AllHipHop. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (February 25, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New 'AP' Single Drops Tomorrow". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ L'Oréal (February 25, 2021). "New Pop Smoke Music, 'AP' Off The 'Boogie' Soundtrack". WQHT. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Released: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Okon, Wongo (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's 'AP' Single Arrives Ahead Of His Posthumous Acting Debut On 'Boogie'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Woods, Aleia (February 26, 2021). "Hear New Pop Smoke Song 'AP' From 'Boogie' Soundtrack - Listen". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Rose, Jordan (February 25, 2021). "Pop Smoke Shares New Song 'AP' Off 'Boogie' Soundtrack". Complex. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Legaspi, Althea (February 26, 2021). "Hear Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' From Posthumous Film Role 'Boogie'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Drops Ahead of His Posthumous Film Debut". Vulture. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / AP / Pop Smoke". Tidal. Retrieved February 26, 2021.