Always Strive and Prosper

Always Strive and Prosper
Studio album by ASAP Ferg
Released April 22, 2016
Recorded 2015–16
Genre Hip hop
Length
  • 47:28 (standard edition)
  • 54:02 (Best Buy deluxe editon)
Label
Producer
ASAP Ferg chronology
Ferg Forever
(2014)		 Always Strive and Prosper
(2016)
Singles from Always Strive and Prosper
  1. "New Level"
    Released: December 18, 2015
  2. "Back Hurt"
    Released: June 28, 2016

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 verse 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[5] The following day, the music video was released.[6]

Promotional singles

"Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q, was released as the album's promotional single on March 24, 2016.[7] The following day, the music video premiered for "Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q.[8] The audio for "Hungry Ham" featuring Skrillex and Crystal Caines, was released as the album's second promotional single on April 7, 2016.[9] The audio for "Strive" featuring Missy Elliot, was released as the album's third promotional single on April 14, 2016.[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[11]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[12]
The A.V. ClubB+[13]
Consequence of SoundC[14]
Exclaim8/10[15]
The Guardian[16]
NME3/5[17]
Pitchfork Media7.3/10[18]
Rolling Stone[19]
Spin5/10[20]
XXL(XL)[21]

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".[11]

Commercial performance

In the United States, the album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, selling 35,000 units in its first week.[22]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Rebirth"  
 2:15
2. "Hungry Ham" (featuring Skrillex and Crystal Caines)
Skrillex 3:35
3. "Strive" (featuring Missy Elliott)
 2:50
4. "Meet My Crazy Uncle (Skit)"   Todd Bee 0:22
5. "Psycho"  
  • D. Brown
  • Abdul-Rahman
  • Volpe
  • Tannenbaum
  • Barsh
  • Seeff
  • Gitelman
  • DJ Khalil
  • Clams Casino
 2:58
6. "Let It Bang" (featuring Schoolboy Q)
Lex Luger 2:31
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)
VERYRVRE 3:13
10. "Uzi Gang" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Marty Baller)
TM88 3:32
11. "Beautiful People" (featuring Chuck D and Mama Ferg)
  • DJ Khalil
  • Clams Casino
 3:15
12. "Damn Not Again (Skit)"   Todd Bee 0:21
13. "Let You Go"  
StarGate 3:16
14. "World Is Mine" (featuring Big Sean)
No I.D. 3:45
15. "Phone Call With Breezy (Skit)"   Todd Bee 0:41
16. "I Love You" (featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign)
  • Hagler
  • Jordan Lewis
 3:47
17. "Grandma (Skit)"   Todd Bee 0:20
18. "Grandma"  
DJ Khalil 3:50
Total length:
 47:28

Charts

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

References

  1. ↑ "Always Strive and Prosper by A$AP Ferg on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  2. ↑ Adelle Platon (2016-03-22). "A$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. ↑ http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsMBvyI6saY
  7. ↑ "New Music: A$AP Ferg feat. ScHoolboy Q – 'Let It Bang'". Rap-Up. March 24, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ "A$AP Ferg & ScHoolboy Q Bring A$AP Mob & TDE Together for 'Let It Bang' Video". Billbaord. March 25, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ "A$AP Ferg - Hungry Ham (Audio) ft. Skrillex, Crystal Caines". YouTube. 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  10. ↑ "A$AP Ferg - Strive (Audio) ft. Missy Elliott". YouTube. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  11. 1 2 "Reviews for Always Strive and Prosper by A$AP Ferg". Metacritic. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  12. ↑ David Jeffries (2016-04-22). "Always Strive and Prosper - A$AP Ferg | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  13. ↑ Rytlewski, Evan (2016-04-22). "Always Strive And Prosper · A$AP Ferg · Music Review A$AP Ferg raps from the heart on Always Strive And Prosper". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  14. ↑ Madden, Michael (2016-04-22). "ASAP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  15. ↑ "ASAP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper". Exclaim. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  16. ↑ Alexis Petridis. "A$AP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper review – more than just Rocky's supporting man". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  17. ↑ "NME Reviews - A$AP Ferg - 'Always Strive And Prosper' Review". Nme.Com. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  18. ↑ Kathy Iandoli (2016-04-26). "A$AP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  19. ↑ Spanos, Brittany (2016-04-22). "ASAP Ferg's New Album: Always Strive And Prosper". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  20. ↑ "Review: A$AP Ferg, 'Always Strive and Prosper'". SPIN. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  21. ↑ "ASAP Ferg Rises to New Levels on 'Always Strive and Prosper'". Xxlmag.com. 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  22. ↑ Keith Caulfield (2016-01-05). "Beyonce Earns Sixth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Lemonade'". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  23. ↑ "A$AP Ferg - Always Strive and Prosper [PA] (Only @ Best Buy) - CD". Best Buy. 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  24. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – A$AP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Ultratop.be – A$AP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  26. ↑ "A$AP Ferg – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for A$AP Ferg. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Lescharts.com – A$AP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – A$AP Ferg – Always Strive and Prosper" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
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  32. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  33. ↑ "A$AP Ferg – Chart history" Billboard 200 for A$AP Ferg. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  34. ↑ "A$AP Ferg – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for A$AP Ferg. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
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