| "Fukk Sleep" | |
|---|---|
| Song by ASAP Rocky featuring FKA Twigs | |
| from the album Testing | |
| Released | May 25, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Experimental hip hop |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) |
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"Fukk Sleep" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky featuring English singer FKA Twigs from the former's third studio album, Testing (2018). [1] Produced by Hector Delgado, [2] FnZ, Boi-1da, [3] and Rocky (under the name Lord Flacko), the track was released in 2018 alongside the album. The song was later given a video, directed by Diana Kunst.
Background
The song contains a sample of " FYM", written by Prodigy, Joyner Lucas, Boi-1da and Mystikal, as performed by Lucas. The song's writing credits reflect this, with Twigs and Rocky, as well as Michael Burman, Hector Delgado, Prodigy, Lucas, Boi-1da, and Mystikal being credited as writers. [4] The song was produced by Delgado, Rocky, FnZ, and Boi-1da. Delgado provided background vocals and engineered and mixed the song. The song features keyboards by Andrew VanWyngarden.
Promotion
Music video
Directed by Diana Kunst, [5] the visual sees "Twigs and Rocky serve all of the looks while causing mayhem in the streets and then taking it elsewhere from a fancy restaurant to a grungy strip club." [6] The video's production was handled by Object Animal and O Creative Studio. [7]
The duo wore clothes designed by a range of high-fashion outlets such as Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Dior, and Versace, among others. [8] Since its premiere on November 2, 2018, the video has received over 30 million views. [9] Fellow rapper Kanye West praised the video on his Twitter. [10] Tosten Burks of Spin likened the video to the film Blade Runner. [11]
Live performances
The duo performed the song at Redbull's Music Festival in May 2019. [12] [13] Following the performance, Trace William Owen of Complex magazine praised the performance and said "[audiences] don't talk enough about 'Fukk Sleep'". [14]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [15] | 89 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ) [16] | 3 |
| Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade) [17] | 65 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [18] | 99 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) [19] | 4 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard) [20] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [21] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| Poland ( ZPAV) [22] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Portugal ( AFP) [23] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [24] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Watch A$AP Rocky and FKA Twigs cause havoc in 'Fukk Sleep' video". NME. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Here Are the Features and Production Credits for ASAP Rocky's 'Testing'". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Join Forces in "Fukk Sleep" Visual". November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Testing - A$AP Rocky | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Orcutt, K. C. "ASAP Rocky "F**k Sleep" Video Featuring FKA Twigs - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA twigs Drop Video For "Fukk Sleep": Watch". Highsnobiety. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Takeover the City in "Fukk Sleep" Video". HYPEBEAST. 2 November 2018.
- ^ Magazine, The Fashion Plate (November 3, 2018). "Designers A$AP Rocky And FKA Twigs Wore In 'Fukk Sleep'. ⋆ The Fashion Plate". The Fashion Plate.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: A$AP Rocky - Fukk Sleep (Official Video) ft. FKA twigs. YouTube.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (November 3, 2018). "Watch A$AP Rocky, FKA Twigs Go on Joyride in 'Fukk Sleep' Video". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Video: A$AP Rocky - "Fukk Sleep" ft. FKA twigs". Spin. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Watch FKA twigs Bring Out A$AP Rocky to Perform "Fukk Sleep"". 13 May 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky To Perform 'F*kk Sleep' In New York". May 13, 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky for "Fukk Sleep" in New York". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ " A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "ASAP Rocky ft FKA Twigs: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (ft. FKA Twigs)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 21, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Fukk Sleep in the search box.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (feat. FKA Twigs)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
| "Fukk Sleep" | |
|---|---|
| Song by ASAP Rocky featuring FKA Twigs | |
| from the album Testing | |
| Released | May 25, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Experimental hip hop |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) |
|
"Fukk Sleep" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky featuring English singer FKA Twigs from the former's third studio album, Testing (2018). [1] Produced by Hector Delgado, [2] FnZ, Boi-1da, [3] and Rocky (under the name Lord Flacko), the track was released in 2018 alongside the album. The song was later given a video, directed by Diana Kunst.
Background
The song contains a sample of " FYM", written by Prodigy, Joyner Lucas, Boi-1da and Mystikal, as performed by Lucas. The song's writing credits reflect this, with Twigs and Rocky, as well as Michael Burman, Hector Delgado, Prodigy, Lucas, Boi-1da, and Mystikal being credited as writers. [4] The song was produced by Delgado, Rocky, FnZ, and Boi-1da. Delgado provided background vocals and engineered and mixed the song. The song features keyboards by Andrew VanWyngarden.
Promotion
Music video
Directed by Diana Kunst, [5] the visual sees "Twigs and Rocky serve all of the looks while causing mayhem in the streets and then taking it elsewhere from a fancy restaurant to a grungy strip club." [6] The video's production was handled by Object Animal and O Creative Studio. [7]
The duo wore clothes designed by a range of high-fashion outlets such as Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Dior, and Versace, among others. [8] Since its premiere on November 2, 2018, the video has received over 30 million views. [9] Fellow rapper Kanye West praised the video on his Twitter. [10] Tosten Burks of Spin likened the video to the film Blade Runner. [11]
Live performances
The duo performed the song at Redbull's Music Festival in May 2019. [12] [13] Following the performance, Trace William Owen of Complex magazine praised the performance and said "[audiences] don't talk enough about 'Fukk Sleep'". [14]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [15] | 89 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ) [16] | 3 |
| Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade) [17] | 65 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [18] | 99 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) [19] | 4 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard) [20] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [21] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| Poland ( ZPAV) [22] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Portugal ( AFP) [23] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [24] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Watch A$AP Rocky and FKA Twigs cause havoc in 'Fukk Sleep' video". NME. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Here Are the Features and Production Credits for ASAP Rocky's 'Testing'". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Join Forces in "Fukk Sleep" Visual". November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Testing - A$AP Rocky | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Orcutt, K. C. "ASAP Rocky "F**k Sleep" Video Featuring FKA Twigs - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA twigs Drop Video For "Fukk Sleep": Watch". Highsnobiety. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky & FKA Twigs Takeover the City in "Fukk Sleep" Video". HYPEBEAST. 2 November 2018.
- ^ Magazine, The Fashion Plate (November 3, 2018). "Designers A$AP Rocky And FKA Twigs Wore In 'Fukk Sleep'. ⋆ The Fashion Plate". The Fashion Plate.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: A$AP Rocky - Fukk Sleep (Official Video) ft. FKA twigs. YouTube.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (November 3, 2018). "Watch A$AP Rocky, FKA Twigs Go on Joyride in 'Fukk Sleep' Video". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Video: A$AP Rocky - "Fukk Sleep" ft. FKA twigs". Spin. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Watch FKA twigs Bring Out A$AP Rocky to Perform "Fukk Sleep"". 13 May 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky To Perform 'F*kk Sleep' In New York". May 13, 2019.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Brought Out ASAP Rocky for "Fukk Sleep" in New York". Complex.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ " A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "ASAP Rocky ft FKA Twigs: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "FKA Twigs Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (ft. FKA Twigs)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 21, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Fukk Sleep in the search box.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – A$AP Rocky feat. FKA Twigs – Fukk Sleep" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Fukk Sleep (feat. FKA Twigs)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 9, 2022.