AP (song)

"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.

"AP"
Single by Pop Smoke
from the album Boogie
ReleasedFebruary 26, 2021 (2021-02-26)
GenreDrill
Length2:51
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Pop Smoke singles chronology
"Hello"
(2021)		 "AP"
(2021)		 "Mr. Jones"
(2021)

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
Chart performance for "AP"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 82
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 30
Germany (Official German Charts)[14] 85
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 59
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[16] 27
Ireland (IRMA)[17] 61
Lithuania (AGATA)[18] 75
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 73
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[20] 4
Portugal (AFP)[21] 149
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 9
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 41
UK Singles (OCC)[24] 56
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] 38
US Billboard Hot 100[26] 64
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] 24

References
  1. "Listen to Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP'". Rap-Up. February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  2. Kyle, Yohance (February 25, 2021). "Check Out Photos Of Pop Smoke Starring In 'Boogie' Movie". AllHipHop. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  3. Findlay, Mitch (February 25, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New 'AP' Single Drops Tomorrow". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  4. L'Oréal (February 25, 2021). "New Pop Smoke Music, 'AP' Off The 'Boogie' Soundtrack". WQHT. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  5. Bloom, Madison (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Released: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  6. Okon, Wongo (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's 'AP' Single Arrives Ahead Of His Posthumous Acting Debut On 'Boogie'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  7. Woods, Aleia (February 26, 2021). "Hear New Pop Smoke Song 'AP' From 'Boogie' Soundtrack - Listen". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  8. Rose, Jordan (February 25, 2021). "Pop Smoke Shares New Song 'AP' Off 'Boogie' Soundtrack". Complex. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  9. Legaspi, Althea (February 26, 2021). "Hear Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' From Posthumous Film Role 'Boogie'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  10. Haylock, Zoe (February 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's New Song 'AP' Drops Ahead of His Posthumous Film Debut". Vulture. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  11. "Credits / AP / Pop Smoke". Tidal. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  12. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8 March 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1618. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 8, 2021. p. 4.
  13. "Pop Smoke Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  14. "Pop Smoke – AP" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  15. "Pop Smoke Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  16. "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  17. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  18. "2021 9-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. March 5, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  19. "Pop Smoke – AP" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  20. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  21. "Pop Smoke – {{{song}}}". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  22. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 9" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  23. "Pop Smoke – AP". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  24. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  25. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  26. "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  27. "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
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