Bezerk (song)
| "Bezerk" | ||||
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| Single by Big Sean featuring ASAP Ferg and Hit-Boy | ||||
| from the album Detroit 2 | ||||
| Released | August 26, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 2:31 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Hit-Boy | |||
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| ASAP Ferg singles chronology | ||||
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| "Bezerk" on YouTube | ||||
"Bezerk" is a single by American rapper Big Sean featuring American rapper ASAP Ferg and American record producer Hit-Boy. It was released on August 26, 2019 as a standalone single. The song was produced by Hit-Boy, with additional production by DJ Corbett and G-Dav.
Background and composition
[edit]Hours after the song was released,[1] it was premiered by Big Sean and ASAP Ferg at the MTV Video Music Awards.[2] A snippet of the music video was also teased on Twitter by Sean on the same day.[3]
On a "bouncy, 808-heavy" beat produced by Hit-Boy,[4] the rappers bring great energy and rap about a variety of topics, including designer clothing, relationships with women and God-given abilities; Ferg talks about "moving product" in his youth.[1] The two also "trade bars" about their haters.[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video for the song was directed by Mike Carson and the two rappers, and premiered on September 26, 2019. It starts off with the rappers buying snacks at a liquor store. Big Sean buys an Arizona ice tea, which ASAP Ferg warns will lower sperm count.[6] As they debate, a young girl approaches them and throws a grenade at them,[7] seemingly transporting Sean and Ferg to an alternate universe,[8] where they run through a neighborhood and are chased by children. They even become airborne for a while and hang from the top of the Big Ben, now bedazzled in diamonds as a resemblance to Rolex.[9]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 85 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 26 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 89 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 39 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hore-Thorburn, Isabelle (2019-08-27). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg Drop New Song "Bezerk" at the VMAs: Watch". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Holmes, Charles (2019-08-27). "Watch Big Sean Premiere 'Bezerk' Featuring A$AP Ferg at 2019 VMAs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Watch Big Sean's New Video "Bezerk" f/ ASAP Ferg and Hit-Boy". Complex. September 26, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ A., Aron (August 26, 2019). "Big Sean, A$AP Ferg & Hit-Boy Go "BEZERK" On Their New Banger". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Mench, Chris (Aug 26, 2019). "Big Sean Teams Up With A$AP Ferg For "BEZERK"". Genius. Archived from the original on 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (2019-09-26). "Watch Big Sean, A$AP Ferg Have One Bizarre Afternoon in 'Bezerk' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Big Sean and A$AP Ferg Team Up in 'Bezerk' Video". Rap-Up. 2019-09-26. Archived from the original on 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (2019-09-26). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg's "Bezerk" Video: Watch Here". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2019-09-26). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg Make an Unforgettable Trip to the Bodega for Wild 'Bezerk' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Bezerk". Recording Industry Association of America.
