First Off Explained

First Off
Type:single
Artist:Future featuring Travis Scott
Album:The Wizrd
Genre:
Label:
Producer:ATL Jacob
Chronology:Future
Prev Title:Jumpin on a Jet
Prev Year:2019
Year:2019
Next Title:Out the Mud
Next Year:2019

"First Off" is a song by American rapper Future featuring fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio on February 12, 2019, as the third and final single from the former's seventh studio album, The Wizrd.[1] The song was written by the artists alongside XO manager Cash and producer ATL Jacob.[2] [3] The song marks Future and Travis Scott's second collaboration, following "3500" from Travis Scott's 2015 album Rodeo.

Composition

"First Off" features a "heavy-hitting instrumental" with a "drowsy yet infectious performance by Future".[4] The song features lyrics about money, drugs, and the NBA, and includes references to players such as Dwyane Wade, James Harden, and Tracy McGrady.

Critical reception

Malvika Padin of Clash wrote that Travis Scott's strong performance on the track "lifted the [album]" much like Gunna's feature on "Unicorn Purp".[5]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Greece International (IFPI)[6] 34
Lithuania (AGATA)[7] 61
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 14

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. All Access. December 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207060642/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. February 7, 2019.
  2. Web site: Future & Travis Scott Combine Forces For 'First Off' . Zidel. Alex. HotNewHipHop. January 18, 2019. November 17, 2019.
  3. Web site: Album Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD, Future. Qobuz. December 4, 2019.
  4. Web site: Future – The WIZRD (Album Review). RatingsGameMusic. January 18, 2019. March 31, 2024.
  5. Web site: Future – The Wizrd. Clash. Padin. Malvika. January 21, 2019. January 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190123224944/https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/future-the-wizrd. January 23, 2019. live.
  6. Web site: Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 5/2019. IFPI Greece. December 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218055908/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html. February 18, 2019.
  7. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). lt. AGATA. February 1, 2019. December 4, 2019.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 28, 2019. December 4, 2019.