Multiply (ASAP Rocky song)
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| Single by ASAP Rocky featuring Juicy J | ||||
| Released | October 3, 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Producer(s) | Curtis Heron | |||
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"Multiply" is a song recorded by American rapper ASAP Rocky, which was made available for online streaming on October 3, 2014. Four days later, it was released as a digital single by RCA Records. The song features Juicy J and was produced by Curtis Heron. A music video for the track was co-directed by ASAP Rocky and Shomi Patwary. The single serves as a promotional single for Rocky's third studio album At. Long. Last. ASAP
Release and composition
On October 2, 2014, ASAP Rocky announced that he had signed a contract with William Morris Endeavor and would be represented by the agency worldwide. The same day, ASAP Yams and ASAP Rocky posted links to the website FlackoJodyeSeason.com, and announced a release for midnight.[2] The song, along with the music video, was released at midnight on the website, which had previously displayed a countdown timer. Upon the release, ASAP Rocky teased the release of his second studio album but gave no further details.[3][4]
"Multiply" is three minutes and 44 seconds long (3:44).[5] The song was produced by Curtis Heron and features Juicy J.[6] In the song, ASAP Rocky makes several references to the fashion industry, saying "I'm the motherfuckin' lord of this fashion shit / Don't I deserve just to brag a bit?" and mentioning designer brands Balmain and Maison Martin Margiela.[7] He also mocks fashion labels Been Trill and Hood By Air, which he has supported in the past. Further, ASAP Rocky honors deceased rapper Pimp C with the line "Even in my will, keep it trill to the day I peel."[4]
The record was physically released as a b-side to the white 7" LPFJ2 vinyl record released for Record Store Day in 2015
Critical reception
Been Trill responded to the song by selling T-shirts printed with a screenshot of A$AP Rocky standing in front of a screen displaying a verboten sign placed over the Been Trill logo. He also showed disappointment towards ASAP Rocky but complimented the song and music video.[8] Consequence of Sound described the sound of the song as a "gritty, hard-hitting anthem", while James Harris of Complex called it "aggressive" and an "absolute banger".[7][9]
Music video
The music video for "Multiply", co-directed by ASAP Rocky and Shomi Patwary, takes place in New York City and features the ASAP Mob rapping in a room equipped with numerous LED lights, on the streets of New York, and the subway. Rapper Yung Gleesh and M-1 of Dead Prez also make appearances in the video.[3][10]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[11] | 79 |
| Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[12] | 40 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] | 184 |
| UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[14] | 27 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 49 |
Live performances
ASAP Rocky first performed "Multiply" with ASAP Ferg during the latter's set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2014.[16]
Release history
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Australia | October 7, 2014 | Digital download | RCA Records | [17] |
| Canada | [18] | |||
| New Zealand | [19] | |||
| United Kingdom | [20] | |||
| United States | [21] | |||
References
- ↑ A$AP Rocky feat. Juicy J - Multiply - Listen - | Audiomack
- ↑ Bobb, Maurice (October 2, 2014). "A$AP Rocky Is Back—And He Just Signed With The WME Talent Agency". MTV. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- 1 2 Brandle, Lars (October 3, 2014). "A$AP Rocky Returns with ‘Multiply’: Watch". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- 1 2 Grow, Kory (October 3, 2014). "See A$AP Rocky Pay Tribute to Pimp C in 'Multiply' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) (prod. Curtis Heron)". Soundcloud. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ Raymer, Miles (October 3, 2014). "A$AP Rocky returns with 'Multiply'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- 1 2 Harris, James (October 3, 2014). "A$AP Rocky Spits Anti-#BEEN TRILL# Lyrics and Goes After Other Popular Brands in His New Single "Multiply"". Complex. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ Muller, Marissa G. (October 3, 2014). "Been Trill Already Has A Response To A$AP Rocky’s ‘Multiply’ Dis". MTV. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ "ASAP Rocky releases new single "Multiply" — watch". Consequence of Sound. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ Beauchemin, Molly (October 3, 2014). "A$AP Rocky Shares New Video For "Multiply" Featuring Juicy J". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – A$AP Rocky feat. Juicy J – Multiply" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – A$AP Rocky feat. Juicy J – Multiply" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ↑ Zywietz, Tobias. "CHART: CLUK Update 18.10.2014 (wk41)". Zobbel.de. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-10-18" UK R&B Chart. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Top Hip-Hop Songs/R&B (November 1, 2014)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ↑ "VIDEO: ASAP Rocky Performs New Song At Coachella". Ddotomen.com. April 12, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Multiply (feat. Juicy J) - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2014.