Fast (Juice Wrld song) explained

Fast
Type:song
Artist:Juice Wrld
Album:Death Race for Love
Recorded:November 2018
Length:3:29
Label:
  • Grade A
  • Interscope
Producer:

"Fast" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld, released on March 8, 2019, as the fifth track from his second studio album Death Race for Love. A music video for the song was released on April 9, 2019. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 29, 2021.

Composition

In "Fast", Juice Wrld delves into introspective themes, contemplating the accelerated pace of his life amidst the trappings of fame, while also acknowledging the swift pace at which the world evolves.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Fast" adopts a minimalist narrative approach, prioritizing the use of striking visual effects. The video seamlessly integrates intimate shots of Juice Wrld delivering his verses with imagery featuring race cars, complemented by elements of macrophilia. The vibrant palette and dynamic light trails add to the album's overarching motif of speed and racing.[1] Directed by Alexandre Moors, the video has received over 94 million views as of May 2024.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 62
Greece (IFPI)[4] 49
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 33
Lithuania (AGATA)[6] 17
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juice WRLD Releases New Video for "Fast". 2020-10-14. Complex. en.
  2. Web site: Credits / Death Race For Love / Juice WRLD. Tidal. March 9, 2019.
  3. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #518. auspOp. March 30, 2019. June 15, 2019. March 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190330093434/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/03/aria-chart-watch-518/. dead.
  4. Web site: Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 11 2019. IFPI Greece. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328180448/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html. July 27, 2020. March 28, 2019.
  5. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. March 23, 2019.
  6. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. March 15, 2019. December 3, 2019.
  7. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2019. July 20, 2020.