Bezerk (song)

Not to be confused with Berzerk (song).
"Bezerk"
Single by Big Sean featuring ASAP Ferg and Hit-Boy
from the album Detroit 2
ReleasedAugust 26, 2019
Genre
Length2:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Hit-Boy
Big Sean singles chronology
"Single Again"
(2019) 		"Bezerk"
(2019) 		"None of Your Concern"
(2019)
ASAP Ferg singles chronology
"Floor Seats"
(2019) 		"Bezerk"
(2019) 		"Value"
(2020)
Music video
"Bezerk" on YouTube

"Bezerk" is a single by American rapper Big Sean featuring American rapper ASAP Ferg and American record producer Hit-Boy. It was released on August 26, 2019 as a standalone single. The song was produced by Hit-Boy, with additional production by DJ Corbett and G-Dav.

Background and composition

Hours after the song was released,[1] it was premiered by Big Sean and ASAP Ferg at the MTV Video Music Awards.[2] A snippet of the music video was also teased on Twitter by Sean on the same day.[3]

On a "bouncy, 808-heavy" beat produced by Hit-Boy,[4] the rappers bring great energy and rap about a variety of topics, including designer clothing, relationships with women and God-given abilities; Ferg talks about "moving product" in his youth.[1] The two also "trade bars" about their haters.[5]

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Mike Carson and the two rappers, and premiered on September 26, 2019. It starts off with the rappers buying snacks at a liquor store. Big Sean buys an Arizona ice tea, which ASAP Ferg warns will lower sperm count.[6] As they debate, a young girl approaches them and throws a grenade at them,[7] seemingly transporting Sean and Ferg to an alternate universe,[8] where they run through a neighborhood and are chased by children. They even become airborne for a while and hang from the top of the Big Ben, now bedazzled in diamonds as a resemblance to Rolex.[9]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 85
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 26
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 39

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Hore-Thorburn, Isabelle (2019-08-27). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg Drop New Song "Bezerk" at the VMAs: Watch". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  2. ^ Holmes, Charles (2019-08-27). "Watch Big Sean Premiere 'Bezerk' Featuring A$AP Ferg at 2019 VMAs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  3. ^ "Watch Big Sean's New Video "Bezerk" f/ ASAP Ferg and Hit-Boy". Complex. September 26, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  4. ^ A., Aron (August 26, 2019). "Big Sean, A$AP Ferg & Hit-Boy Go "BEZERK" On Their New Banger". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  5. ^ Mench, Chris (Aug 26, 2019). "Big Sean Teams Up With A$AP Ferg For "BEZERK"". Genius. Archived from the original on 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  6. ^ Shaffer, Claire (2019-09-26). "Watch Big Sean, A$AP Ferg Have One Bizarre Afternoon in 'Bezerk' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  7. ^ "Big Sean and A$AP Ferg Team Up in 'Bezerk' Video". Rap-Up. 2019-09-26. Archived from the original on 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  8. ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (2019-09-26). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg's "Bezerk" Video: Watch Here". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  9. ^ Saponara, Michael (2019-09-26). "Big Sean & A$AP Ferg Make an Unforgettable Trip to the Bodega for Wild 'Bezerk' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  10. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  12. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  13. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Bezerk". Recording Industry Association of America.