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2021 single by Pop Smoke
"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
References
^
"Listen to Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' " .
Rap-Up . February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^ Kyle, Yohance (February 25, 2021).
"Check Out Photos Of Pop Smoke Starring In 'Boogie' Movie" .
AllHipHop . Retrieved February 25, 2021 .
^ Findlay, Mitch (February 25, 2021).
"Pop Smoke's New 'AP' Single Drops Tomorrow" . HotNewHipHop . Retrieved February 25, 2021 .
^ L'Oréal (February 25, 2021).
"New Pop Smoke Music, 'AP' Off The 'Boogie' Soundtrack" .
WQHT . Retrieved February 25, 2021 .
^ Bloom, Madison (February 26, 2021).
"Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Released: Listen" .
Pitchfork . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^
a
b Okon, Wongo (February 26, 2021).
"Pop Smoke's 'AP' Single Arrives Ahead Of His Posthumous Acting Debut On 'Boogie' " .
Uproxx . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^
a
b Woods, Aleia (February 26, 2021).
"Hear New Pop Smoke Song 'AP' From 'Boogie' Soundtrack - Listen" .
XXL . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^ Rose, Jordan (February 25, 2021).
"Pop Smoke Shares New Song 'AP' Off 'Boogie' Soundtrack" .
Complex . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^
a
b Legaspi, Althea (February 26, 2021).
"Hear Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' From Posthumous Film Role 'Boogie' " .
Rolling Stone . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^ Haylock, Zoe (February 26, 2021).
"Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Drops Ahead of His Posthumous Film Debut" .
Vulture . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^
"Credits / AP / Pop Smoke" .
Tidal . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8 March 2021". The ARIA Report . No. 1618.
Australian Recording Industry Association . March 8, 2021. p. 4.
^
"Pop Smoke Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" .
Billboard . Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ "
Pop Smoke – AP" (in German).
GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved March 5, 2021.
^
"Pop Smoke Chart History (Global 200)" .
Billboard . Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^
"Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic).
Plötutíðindi . Archived from
the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021 .
^
"IRMA – Irish Charts" .
Irish Recorded Music Association . Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^
"2021 9-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian).
AGATA . March 5, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021 .
^ "
Pop Smoke – AP" (in Dutch).
Single Top 100 . Retrieved March 5, 2021.
^
"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^ "
Pop Smoke – {{{song}}}" .
AFP Top 100 Singles . Retrieved March 14, 2021.
^
"Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 9" (in Swedish).
Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved March 5, 2021 .
^ "
Pop Smoke – AP" .
Swiss Singles Chart . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
^
"Official Singles Chart Top 100" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved March 6, 2021.
^
"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved March 6, 2021.
^
"Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot 100)" .
Billboard . Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^
"Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" .
Billboard . Retrieved March 9, 2021.
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