East Coast (ASAP Ferg song) explained

East Coast
Cover:Eastcoastasapferg.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:ASAP Ferg featuring Remy Ma
Released:April 7, 2017
Genre:Hip hop
Label:RCA
Chronology:ASAP Ferg
Prev Title:Don't Mind
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Look at Us Now
Next Year:2017

"East Coast" is a hip-hop song by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released as a single on April 7, 2017, by RCA Records.[1] The track was produced by DJ Khalil and features a guest appearance by American rapper Remy Ma.[2] Originally meant as the lead single from Ferg's third studio album, Still Striving, the song was excluded from the final track listing, as only the remix was included instead.

Music video

The music video for "East Coast" directed by ASAP Ferg and Shomi Patwari was released on May 2, 2017 on ASAP Ferg's Vevo account.[3] It features cameo appearances from ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Flatbush Zombies and Rick Ross.[4]

In an interview with Billboard ASAP Ferg said: "As far as creating the song and the visual, I just feel like I wanted to bring the New York energy back – bring it back to the fun videos and creativity and innovation".

He also spoke about working with Remy Ma for the music video: "It's so dope working with Remy Ma because she's a dope and funny individual and she's so professional. Getting into the studio with her, in the booth – I know why Big Pun wanted to make her his protege and invest in her coming up in the game. She's just an amazing person, and I feel like there was nobody else better to kick this new song off with."[5]

Remixes

The official remix was released on August 4, 2017 and features additional verses from Busta Rhymes, ASAP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg.[6] Only the remix of this song was included in the mixtape however. The remix version is featured in EA Sports UFC 3.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: East Coast (feat. Remy Ma) - Single by A$AP Ferg on iTunes. iTunes. 2 May 2017.
  2. Web site: A$AP Ferg Taps Remy Ma for His Anthemic Banger 'East Coast' [LISTEN]]. theboombox. 8 April 2017 . 5 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Watch A$AP Ferg, Remy Ma's Glitchy 'East Coast' Video. Rolling Stone. 5 May 2017.
  4. Web site: ASAP Rocky and Rick Ross Appear in ASAP Ferg's "East Coast" Video Featuring Remy Ma. XXL. 2 May 2017 . 5 May 2017.
  5. A$AP Ferg Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'East Coast' Video With Remy Ma. billboard. 5 May 2017.
  6. Web site: Listen to A$AP Ferg's Star-Studded Remix for 'East Coast'. Billboard. August 3, 2017. August 4, 2017.