ASAP (T.I. song)

"ASAP"
Single by T.I.
from the album Urban Legend
B-side "Motivation"
Released May 24, 2005 (U.S.)
Format CD single, Digital download
Recorded 2004
Genre Trap
Length 4:44
Label Grand Hustle, Atlantic
Writer(s) C.J. Harris
Producer(s) Sanchez Holmes
Certification Gold (RIAA)
T.I. singles chronology
"3 Kings"
(2005)
"ASAP"
(2005)
"Front Back"
(2005)

"ASAP" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released May 24, 2005, as the third single from his third album, Urban Legend (2004). Lyrically, T.I. demands respect as champion of southern rap and addresses his critics. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the 2005 video game, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. The official remix features guest verses from T.I's Pimp Squad Click cohorts, Big Kuntry King and Mac Boney. The song is considered a diss track towards Houston-based rapper, Lil Flip. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States of America

Music video

The music video follows a fictional story where T.I. is wanted by the police. He is seen rapping in front of different backgrounds and in his car. He ends up turning himself in and tells the P$C to take out the key witness. He is subsequently released from jail and flies away in a private jet. The video also feature's T.I.'s following single "Motivation", towards the end. American comedian Mike Epps and Mississippi-based rapper David Banner, make cameo appearances in the video.

Charts

ASAP

Chart (2005) Peak
position
scope="row"US Billboard Hot 100[1] 75
scope="row"US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 18
scope="row"US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3] 14

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[4] Gold 0^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Motivation

Chart (2005) Peak
position
scope="row"US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 62

References

  1. "T.I. – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for T.I.. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "T.I. – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for T.I.. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  3. "T.I. – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for T.I.. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  4. "American single certifications – T.I. – ASAP". Recording Industry Association of America. July 12, 2006. Retrieved May 2008. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


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