Fast (Juice Wrld song)
| "Fast" | |
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| Song by Juice Wrld | |
| from the album Death Race for Love | |
| Released | March 8, 2019 |
| Recorded | November 2018 |
| Length | 3:29 |
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| "Fast" on YouTube | |
"Fast" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld, released on March 8, 2019, as the fifth track from his second studio album Death Race for Love. A music video for the song was released on April 9, 2019. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 29, 2021.
Composition
In "Fast", Juice Wrld delves into introspective themes, contemplating the accelerated pace of his life amidst the trappings of fame, while also acknowledging the swift pace at which the world evolves.[1]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Fast" adopts a minimalist narrative approach, prioritizing the use of striking visual effects. The video seamlessly integrates intimate shots of Juice Wrld delivering his verses with imagery featuring race cars, complemented by elements of macrophilia. The vibrant palette and dynamic light trails add to the album's overarching motif of speed and racing.[2] Directed by Alexandre Moors, the video has received over 94 million views as of May 2024.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]
- Jarad Higgins – vocals, songwriting, composition
- Andrew Wotman – songwriting, composition, production
- Adam Feeney – songwriting, composition, production
- Louis Bell – songwriting, composition, production
- Carl Rosen – songwriting, composition
- Manny Marroquin – mixing, studio personnel
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 62 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 39 |
| Greece (IFPI)[6] | 49 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 33 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[8] | 17 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 88 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 4 |
| Portugal (AFP)[11] | 80 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 71 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] | 85 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 41 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] | 26 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 47 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 22 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[18] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[19] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Juice WRLD – Fast, retrieved October 14, 2020
- ^ "Juice WRLD Releases New Video for "Fast"". Complex. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Death Race For Love / Juice WRLD". Tidal. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #518". auspOp. March 30, 2019. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 11 2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. March 15, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "Juice Wrld – Fast" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Juice Wrld – Fast". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "Juice Wrld – Fast". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ "Juice Wrld – Fast". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Juice Wrld – Fast". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Juice Wrld – Fast". Recording Industry Association of America.