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A look at the career or ASAP Ferg leading up to the release of his third studio album 'Still Striving'. Ferg answers a few questions about the new album. Studio Album (4) East Coast Hip Hop; Pop Rap; Still Striving.
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 18, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 49:13 | |||
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Singles from Still Striving |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 65/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 4/10[2] |
HipHopDX | 3.7/5[3] |
Paste | 6.5/10[4] |
Pitchfork | 6.1/10[5] |
Pretty Much Amazing | B-[6] |
RapReviews.com | 7/10[7] |
Still Striving is the third studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released through ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records on August 18, 2017.[8] It is his fourth solo commercial project. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Cam'ron, Dave East, Lil Yachty, Nav, Famous Dex, Playboi Carti, Migos, ASAP Rocky, MadeinTYO, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg. It was supported by the single 'Plain Jane'.
Background[edit]
Asap Ferg Still Striving Album
On November 11, 2016, ASAP Ferg revealed the title of his next project.[9] On July 28, 2017, ASAP Ferg revealed the official release date for Still Striving.[10] The project's artwork was revealed on August 2, 2017.[11] The cover art shows himself adjusting his durag, which he is wearing due to his religion being Islam. The album's lead and only single, 'Plain Jane', was released on June 13, 2017.
Track listing[edit]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Trap and a Dream' (featuring Meek Mill) |
| Frankie P | 3:09 |
2. | 'Rubber Band Man' (featuring Cam'ron) | Frankie P | 3:25 | |
3. | 'Olympian' (featuring Dave East) |
| 30 Roc | 3:31 |
4. | 'Aww Yeah' (featuring Lil Yachty) | Maaly Raw | 3:14 | |
5. | 'What Do You Do' (featuring Nav) |
| 2:56 | |
6. | 'Coach Cartier' (featuring Famous Dex) |
| Frankie P | 3:01 |
7. | 'Mad Man' (featuring Playboi Carti) |
| Honorable C.N.O.T.E. | 3:29 |
8. | 'Plain Jane' | Kirk Knight | 2:53 | |
9. | 'Nasty (Who Dat)' (featuring Migos) |
| Skitzo | 3:29 |
10. | 'Mattress (Remix)' (featuring ASAP Rocky, Rich the Kid, Playboi Carti, and Famous Dex) |
| Digital Nas | 4:32 |
11. | 'One Night Savage' (featuring MadeinTYO) | Frankie P | 2:32 | |
12. | 'East Coast (Remix)' (featuring Busta Rhymes, ASAP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg) |
| 5:35 | |
13. | 'Nandos' |
| Kirk Knight | 2:55 |
14. | 'Tango' | Frankie P | 4:32 | |
Total length: | 49:13 |
Track notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- 'Tango' contains additional vocals by King Kanobby
Sample credits
- 'Mad Man' contains a sample of 'Tear Da Club Up', performed by Three 6 Mafia.
- 'Plain Jane' contains portions of 'Slob On My Knob', performed by Three 6 Mafia.
- 'Nasty (Who Dat)' contains interpolations of 'Who Dat', performed by JT Money featuring Solé.
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
Performers
Technical
| Instruments
Production
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Charts[edit]
Asap Ferg Still Striving Album Cover
Weekly charts[edit]
| Year-end charts[edit]
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Asap Ferg Still Striving Albumin
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[25] | Gold | 500,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[edit]
- ^'Reviews and Tracks for Still Striving [Mixtape] by A$AP Ferg'. Metacritic. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Harmony, A. 'A$AP Ferg Still Striving'. Exclaim!. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Glaysher, Scott. 'Review: With 'Still Striving' A$AP Ferg Becomes Most Consistent Mob Member'. HipHopDX. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Voynovskaya, Nastia. 'A$AP Ferg: Still Striving Review'. Paste. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Ruiz, Matthew Ismael. 'A$AP Ferg: Still Striving'. Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Gu, Marshall. 'Reviews: ASAP Ferg, Milo'. Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^Juon, Steve. 'RapReview Of The Week - A$AP Ferg :: Still Striving'. RapReviews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ ab'Still Striving by A$AP Ferg on Apple Music'. Apple Music. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^'A$AP Ferg is Back in the Studio Working on His 'Still Striving' Project'. Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^'ASAP Ferg Reveals Release Date for 'Still Striving' Mixtape'. XXL. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^'A$AP Ferg Reveals 'Still Striving' Cover Art'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ ab'Still Striving / A$AP Ferg TIDAL'. Tidal. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^'ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums'. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^'Ultratop.be – A$AP Ferg – Still Striving' (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^'Ultratop.be – A$AP Ferg – Still Striving' (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^'On The Charts: August 27, 2017'. FYIMusicNews. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^'Dutchcharts.nl – A$AP Ferg – Still Striving' (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^'Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums – SNEP (Week 34, 2017)'. Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^'NZ Top 40 Albums Chart'. Recorded Music NZ. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^'A$AP Ferg Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^'A$AP Ferg Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^'Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017'. Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^'Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018'. Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^'Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018'. Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^'American album certifications – A$AP Ferg – Still Striving'. Recording Industry Association of America.