AP (song) explained

AP
Type:single
Cover:Pop-smoke-ap.jpg
Album:Boogie
Genre:Drill
Length:2:51
Producer:
Prev Title:Hello
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Mr. Jones
Next Year:2021

"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.

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

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]

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 as an "intimidating anthem".[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 82
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[13] 27
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 61
Lithuania (AGATA)[15] 75
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 4
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP'. Rap-Up. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  2. Web site: Check Out Photos Of Pop Smoke Starring In 'Boogie' Movie. AllHipHop. Kyle. Yohance. February 25, 2021. February 25, 2021.
  3. Web site: Pop Smoke's New 'AP' Single Drops Tomorrow. HotNewHipHop. Findlay. Mitch. February 25, 2021. February 25, 2021.
  4. Web site: New Pop Smoke Music, 'AP' Off The 'Boogie' Soundtrack. WQHT. L'Oréal. February 25, 2021. February 25, 2021.
  5. Web site: Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Released: Listen. Pitchfork. Bloom. Madison. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: Pop Smoke's 'AP' Single Arrives Ahead Of His Posthumous Acting Debut On 'Boogie'. Uproxx. Okon. Wongo. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  7. Web site: Hear New Pop Smoke Song 'AP' From 'Boogie' Soundtrack - Listen. XXL. Woods. Aleia. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  8. Web site: Pop Smoke Shares New Song 'AP' Off 'Boogie' Soundtrack. Complex. Rose. Jordan. February 25, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  9. Hear Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' From Posthumous Film Role 'Boogie'. Rolling Stone. Legaspi. Althea. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  10. Web site: Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Drops Ahead of His Posthumous Film Debut. Vulture. Haylock. Zoe. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  11. Web site: Credits / AP / Pop Smoke. Tidal. February 26, 2021.
  12. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8 March 2021. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1618. 4. March 8, 2021.
  13. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. July 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315181233/http://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/. March 15, 2021. dead.
  14. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. March 6, 2021.
  15. Web site: 2021 9-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). lt. AGATA. March 5, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 8, 2021. March 6, 2021.
  17. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 9. Sverigetopplistan. sv. March 5, 2021.

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