| Active | |
| Type: | single |
| Cover: | Asake and Travis Scott - Active.jpeg |
| Artist: | Asake and Travis Scott |
| Album: | Lungu Boy |
| Length: | 2:53 |
| Label: | |
| Producer: | |
| Chronology: | Asake |
| Prev Title: | Wave |
| Prev Year: | 2024 |
"Active" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake and the American rapper Travis Scott, released on 6 August 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[1] The song serves as the second single from Asake's album Lungu Boy. It features production from Mike Dean and Sarz and samples "Raise Da Roof" by Jazzman Olofin.[2]
"Active" blends Afrobeats and trap with house and fuji music influences. Lyrically, the song explores themes of strength and literal activity or being active, as suggested by the title and both rappers "offer up slick flows in their native languages". Featuring a recurring vocal chop sampled from "Raise Da Roof" the 2006 crossover hit single by Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba, it highlights the ongoing theme of Asake’s commitment to integrating traditional Nigerian art forms into his music and emphasizes his adaptation of fuji music’s stylistic techniques.[3] [4]
Travis Scott gives a notable shout-out to Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, stipulating "from the H to Ikeja" and adapts his typical flow to complement Asake's style.
The music video for "Active" was directed by Edgar Esteves and Josh Valle in New York City. In the video, Asake immerses himself in American culture, transitioning from equestrianism to socializing at a skatepark. He also engages with a marching band, unleashes fury on a car with a crowbar, and visits a strip club alongside, Travis Scott.[5] [6]
| Peak position | ||
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 88 | |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 13 | |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[9] | 7 | |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[10] | 4 | |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[11] | 1 | |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 1 |