"AP" | ||||
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Single by Pop Smoke | ||||
from the album Boogie | ||||
Released | February 26, 2021 | |||
Genre | Drill | |||
Length | 2:51 | |||
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Pop Smoke singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
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]
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]
The lyric video for "AP" shows footage from the movie of Pop Smoke as well as behind-the-scenes photos. [9]
Zoe Haylock of Vulture described the song as an "intimidating anthem". [10]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [11]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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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 |
"AP" | ||||
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Single by Pop Smoke | ||||
from the album Boogie | ||||
Released | February 26, 2021 | |||
Genre | Drill | |||
Length | 2:51 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Pop Smoke singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
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]
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]
The lyric video for "AP" shows footage from the movie of Pop Smoke as well as behind-the-scenes photos. [9]
Zoe Haylock of Vulture described the song as an "intimidating anthem". [10]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [11]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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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 |