Always Strive and Prosper

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Always Strive and Prosper is the second studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released on April 22, 2016, by A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records.[1][2] The album was supported by two singles: "New Level" featuring Future, and "Back Hurt" featuring Migos.

Singles

On December 18, 2015, ASAP Ferg released the album's first single, titled "New Level". The song features a guest appearance from Southern hip hop recording artist Future, with the production that was handled by Honorable C.N.O.T.E.[3] On January 19, 2016, the music video was released for "New Level" featuring Future.[4]

On June 28, 2016, the bonus track "Back Hurt" featuring Migos, was sent to urban radio as the album's second single.[citation needed] The following day, the music video was released.[5]

Promotional singles

"Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q, was released as the album's promotional single on March 24, 2016.[6] The following day, the music video premiered for "Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q.[7] The audio for "Hungry Ham" featuring Skrillex and Crystal Caines, was released as the album's second promotional single on April 7, 2016.[8] The audio for "Strive" featuring Missy Elliott, was released as the album's third promotional single on April 14, 2016.[9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[11]
The A.V. ClubB+[12]
Consequence of SoundC[13]
Exclaim8/10[14]
The Guardian[15]
NME3/5[16]
Pitchfork Media7.3/10[17]
Rolling Stone[18]
Spin5/10[19]
XXL(XL)[20]

Always Strive and Prosper has received generally positive reviews. At Metacritic which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received a score of 74 based on 15 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".[10]

Commercial performance

In the United States, the album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, selling 35,000 units in its first week.[21]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Rebirth"
2:15
2."Hungry Ham" (featuring Skrillex and Crystal Caines)
Skrillex3:35
3."Strive" (featuring Missy Elliott)
2:50
4."Meet My Crazy Uncle (Skit)"BrownTodd Bee0:22
5."Psycho"
  • Brown
  • Barsh
  • Abdul-Rahman
  • Volpe
  • Tannenbaum
  • Seeff
  • DJ Khalil
  • Clams Casino
2:58
6."Let It Bang" (featuring Schoolboy Q)
Lex Luger2:31
7."New Level" (featuring Future)
Honorable C.N.O.T.E.4:24
8."Yammy Gang" (featuring ASAP Mob and Tatianna Paulino)
2:33
9."Swipe Life" (featuring Rick Ross)
VERYRVRE3:13
10."Uzi Gang" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Marty Baller)
TM883:32
11."Beautiful People" (featuring Chuck D and Mama Ferg)
  • DJ Khalil
  • Clams Casino
3:15
12."Damn Not Again (Skit)"BrownTodd Bee0:21
13."Let You Go"
StarGate3:16
14."World Is Mine" (featuring Big Sean)
No I.D.3:45
15."Phone Call With Breezy (Skit)"BrownTodd Bee0:41
16."I Love You" (featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign)
  • Hagler
  • Jordan Lewis
3:47
17."Grandma (Skit)"BrownTodd Bee0:20
18."Grandma"
DJ Khalil3:50
Total length:47:28
Best Buy deluxe edition (bonus tracks)[22]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
19."Don't Mind" (featuring French Montana and Fabolous)
3:00
20."Back Hurt" (featuring Migos)
  • Danny Wolf
  • Soldado
3:34
Total length:54:02

Notes

  • "Rebirth" and "Psycho" features background vocals from Nikki Grier.
  • "Beautiful People" features background vocal from Nikki Grier and Lauren Pardini.
  • "Grandma" features background vocals from Sid Sriram, Ajanee Hambrick and Malik Spence.

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[23] 16
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[24] 102
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[25] 11
French Albums (SNEP)[26] 142
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[27] 77
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[28] 35
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[29] 34
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 38
UK Albums (OCC)[31] 67
US Billboard 200[32] 8
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[33] 2

References

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  2. ^ Adelle Platon (2016-03-22). "A$AP Ferg Announces 'Always Strive and Prosper'". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  3. ^ "New Music: A$AP Ferg feat. Future – 'New Level'". Rap-Up. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  4. ^ "Video: A$AP Ferg feat. Future – 'New Level'". Rap-Up. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  5. ^ .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsMBvyI6saY
  6. ^ "New Music: A$AP Ferg feat. ScHoolboy Q – 'Let It Bang'". Rap-Up. March 24, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "A$AP Ferg & ScHoolboy Q Bring A$AP Mob & TDE Together for 'Let It Bang' Video". Billboard. March 25, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  8. ^ "A$AP Ferg - Hungry Ham (Audio) ft. Skrillex, Crystal Caines". YouTube. 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  9. ^ "A$AP Ferg - Strive (Audio) ft. Missy Elliott". YouTube. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  10. ^ a b "Reviews for Always Strive and Prosper by A$AP Ferg". Metacritic. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  11. ^ David Jeffries (2016-04-22). "Always Strive and Prosper - A$AP Ferg | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  12. ^ Rytlewski, Evan (2016-04-22). "Always Strive And Prosper · A$AP Ferg · Music Review A$AP Ferg raps from the heart on Always Strive And Prosper". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  13. ^ Madden, Michael (2016-04-22). "ASAP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
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  20. ^ "ASAP Ferg Rises to New Levels on 'Always Strive and Prosper'". Xxlmag.com. 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  21. ^ Keith Caulfield (2016-01-05). "Beyonce Earns Sixth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Lemonade'". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
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  27. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – A$AP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
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