Fast (Motion)

"Fast (Motion)"
Single by Saweetie
from the album Pretty Bitch Music
ReleasedMay 7, 2021
GenreDance-rap
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Diamonté Harper
  • Andre Davidson
  • Jesse St. John
  • Liana Banks
  • Paris "PJ" Jones
  • Sean Davidson
Producer(s)The Monarch
Saweetie singles chronology
"Confetti"
(2021) 		"Fast (Motion)"
(2021) 		"Talkin' Bout"
(2021)

"Fast (Motion)" is a song recorded by American rapper Saweetie. The song was released on May 7, 2021, via Icy and Warner Records. It serves as the fourth single from Saweetie's debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music.

Background and release

The release of "Fast (Motion)" comes after a slew of songs, including Saweetie's own "Best Friend", which features Doja Cat. This was followed by the release of a remix for Gwen Stefani's "Slow Clap".[1] Saweetie later released the extended play, Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1.[2] "Fast (Motion)" was released on May 7, 2021, via Icy and Warner Records.[3] It serves as the fourth single for her upcoming debut album, Pretty Bitch Music following "Tap In", "Back to the Streets" and "Best Friend".[1]

Composition

"Fast (Motion)" is a "kinetic dance-rap track" which Tom Breihan of Stereogum called "rubbery" and "energetic".[4] The song was produced by The Monarch and was inspired by Miami dance culture.[5]

Music video

The music video for "Fast (Motion)" was directed by James Larese. Makeup is handled by Deanna Paley, who worked with Saweetie previously.[6] In the video, Saweetie performs in multiple sporting activities, including soccer, American football, track and field, boxing, as well as skydiving and basketball. The video features a cameo from WNBA player A'ja Wilson.[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Fast (Motion)"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 34
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] 11

References

  1. ^ a b Minsker, Evan (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie Shares Video for New Song "Fast (Motion)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Saweetie Gets the Party Started With 'Pretty Summer Playlist': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fast (Motion) by Saweetie". Retrieved May 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  4. ^ "Saweetie – "Fast (Motion)"". Stereogum. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Saweetie Unleashes New Single 'Fast (Motion)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Thorne, Gabi (May 12, 2021). "All the Makeup Saweetie's Wearing in Her "Fast (Motion)" Music Video". Allure. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  7. ^ Legaspi, Althea (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie's Got Game in Athletic 'Fast (Motion)' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: May 22, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay Chart: July 17, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.