Ferg Forever
Ferg Forever is the official debut mixtape by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released on November 28, 2014, by ASAP Worldwide. The mixtape features guest appearances from Big Sean, SZA, M.I.A., Twista, Bunji Garlin, YG, Wynter Gordon and ASAP Nast, among others.
Background
In an interview with Complex,[1] Ferg explained the tape's cover art as the 'Ferg' logo, which belonged to his father (Darold Ferguson), who owns a Harlem Boutique and a printed shirts and logos for record labels, such as Bad Boy Records. Ferg has always been inspired by Fashion through his fathers influence, thus creating the brand, along with the title Traplord.
Critical response
The mixtape's first single, "Doe-Active", which was released on November 17, 2014. The song has received positive reviews,[4][5][6][7] with Pitchfork.com praising the track's production and A$AP Ferg's delivery:
"Stelios Phili provides the production for Ferg's newest track, 'Doe-Active', a minimalist beat that could've slid right into Yeezus with its sparse use of blown-out bass and siren-like air horn. There's enough empty space for Ferg to pick and choose his vocal stylings. There's also plenty of room for him to bring some unforgettable hooks without the beat getting too much in the way ('I got a hundred dollar bill for every bump on your face'). The track's real trick, though, is that it's going to leave us all wanting to ball like Adam Levine."— Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork.com
Track listing
| 1. |
"Perfume" | Darold Brown | Philo Cult |
3:22 |
| 2. |
"Jungle" (featuring Marty Baller) | | |
3:05 |
| 3. |
"Fergsomnia" (featuring Twista) |
- Brown
- Carl Mitchell
- Chris "VERYRVRE" Basham
- Tashfiqur "VERYRVRE" Patwary
- Jeff "VERYRVRE" Washington
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4:13 |
| 4. |
"Bonnaroo" (featuring Wynter Gordon) | | Big K.R.I.T. |
3:38 |
| 5. |
"Uncle" | | Clams Casino |
4:55 |
| 6. |
"Thug Cry (Tinashe Mix)" | | Mike WiLL Made-It |
3:49 |
| 7. |
"Now" (featuring Mz 007 and Crystal Caines) | | Big K.R.I.T. |
2:42 |
| 8. |
"Jolly" (featuring Bunji Garlin and Spice) | | Moor |
2:39 |
| 9. |
"Weaves" (featuring Marty Baller and Crystal Caines) |
- Brown
- Caines
- Basham
- Patwary
- Washington
| VERYRVRE |
3:38 |
| 10. |
"Hood Tales" |
- Brown
- Matthew "Marvel Alexander" Washington
| Marvel Alexander |
2:54 |
| 11. |
"This Side" (featuring YG) | | Ducko Mcfli |
5:34 |
| 12. |
"Reloaded (Let It Go, Pt. 2)" (featuring M.I.A. and Crystal Caines) | | |
2:56 |
| 13. |
"Commitment Issues" |
- Brown
- Markus "Childish Major" Randle
| Childish Major |
4:00 |
| 14. |
"Doe-Active" | | Phili |
3:14 |
| 15. |
"Dope Walk" | | Phili |
3:51 |
| 16. |
"NV" (featuring ASAP Nast) | |
- Boyd
- Marvel Alexander (co.)
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3:56 |
| 17. |
"Ja-Rule" (featuring Big Sean) | | Phili |
3:16 |
| 18. |
"Real Thing" (featuring SZA) | | Phili |
3:17 |
| 19. |
"Talk It" | | Clams Casino |
3:45 |
- Sample credits
- "Thug Cry" samples the hook, bridge and instrumental from Tinashe's song of the same name.
- "Reloaded (Let It Go Pt. 2)" contains a sample of "Let It Go", as heard in the Disney film Frozen (2013).
- "Uncle" contains a sample of "Pagan Poetry" performed by "Björk".
References
- ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "Stream and Download A$AP Ferg's "Ferg Forever" Mixtape BY ZACH FRYDENLUND". complex.com. Complex Media. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ↑ Arezes, Olivia (November 28, 2014). "A$AP Ferg - Ferg Forever". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Goble, Corban (December 11, 2014). "A$AP Ferg: Ferg Forever". Pitchfork Media.
- ↑ Strauss, Matthew. "A$AP Ferg, "Doe-Active"". Pitchfork.com. Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ Breihan, Tom. "A$AP Ferg – "Doe-Active"". Stereogum. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ GARVEY, MEAGHAN. "Listen to A$AP Ferg's "Doe-Active"". Complex.com. Complex Media.
- ↑ Price, Joe. "A$AP FERG – "DOE-ACTIVE"". Pigeons & Planes. Complex Media.
- ↑ "A$AP Ferg - Ferg Forever - Mixtape". instagram.com/asapferg. Retrieved 2014-11-28.
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