Still Striving
Still Striving | ||||
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Mixtape by ASAP Ferg | ||||
Released | August 18, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 49:13 | |||
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Singles from Still Striving | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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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 second mixtape by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released through ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records on August 18, 2017. 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.[8] It was supported by the single "Plain Jane".
Background
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 mixtape’s lead and only single, "Plain Jane", was released on June 13, 2017.
Track listing
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) |
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| 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
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
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
Performers
Technical
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Production
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[25] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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$AP Ferg Reveals "Still Striving" Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ a b "Still Striving / A$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.
- v
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- Trap Lord (2013)
- Always Strive and Prosper (2016)
- Still Striving (2017)
- Ferg Forever (2014)
- "Work"
- "Shabba"
- "New Level"
- "East Coast"
- "Plain Jane"
- "Move Ya Hips"
- "Lotta That"
- "Hella Hoes"
- "My Song 5"
- "B Boy"
- "Look at Us Now"
- "Bezerk"