Still Striving

Still Striving
ASAP Ferg adjusting his durag on a red background.
Mixtape by
ASAP Ferg
ReleasedAugust 18, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
GenreHip hop
Length49:13
Label
Producer
ASAP Ferg chronology
Always Strive and Prosper
(2016) 		Still Striving
(2017) 		Floor Seats
(2019)
Singles from Still Striving
  1. "Plain Jane"
    Released: June 13, 2017
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic65/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!4/10[2]
HipHopDX3.7/5[3]
Paste6.5/10[4]
Pitchfork6.1/10[5]
Pretty Much AmazingB−[6]
RapReviews.com7/10[7]

Still Striving is the second mixtape by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released through ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records on August 18, 2017. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Cam'ron, Dave East, Lil Yachty, Nav, Famous Dex, Playboi Carti, Migos, ASAP Rocky, MadeinTYO, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg.[8] It was supported by the single "Plain Jane".

Background

On November 11, 2016, ASAP Ferg revealed the title of his next project.[9] On July 28, 2017, ASAP Ferg revealed the official release date for Still Striving.[10] The project's artwork was revealed on August 2, 2017.[11] The mixtape’s lead and only single, "Plain Jane", was released on June 13, 2017.

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Still Striving track listing[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Trap and a Dream" (featuring Meek Mill)
Frankie P3:09
2."Rubber Band Man" (featuring Cam'ron)
Frankie P3:25
3."Olympian" (featuring Dave East)
30 Roc3:31
4."Aww Yeah" (featuring Lil Yachty)
Maaly Raw3:14
5."What Do You Do" (featuring Nav)
2:56
6."Coach Cartier" (featuring Famous Dex)
Frankie P3:01
7."Mad Man" (featuring Playboi Carti)
Honorable C.N.O.T.E.3:29
8."Plain Jane"
Kirk Knight2:53
9."Nasty (Who Dat)" (featuring Migos)
Skitzo3:29
10."Mattress (Remix)" (featuring ASAP Rocky, Rich the Kid, Playboi Carti, and Famous Dex)
Digital Nas4:32
11."One Night Savage" (featuring MadeinTYO)
Frankie P2:32
12."East Coast (Remix)" (featuring Busta Rhymes, ASAP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg)
5:35
13."Nandos"
  • Ferguson
  • Labarrie
Kirk Knight2:55
14."Tango"
  • Ferguson
  • Parra
Frankie P4:32
Total length:49:13

Track notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • "Tango" contains additional vocals by King Kanobby

Sample credits

  • "Mad Man" contains a sample of "Tear da Club Up", performed by Three 6 Mafia.
  • "Plain Jane" contains portions of "Slob On My Knob", performed by Three 6 Mafia.
  • "Nasty (Who Dat)" contains interpolations of "Who Dat", performed by JT Money featuring Solé.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[25] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Reviews and Tracks for Still Striving [Mixtape] by A$AP Ferg". Metacritic. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  2. ^ Harmony, A. "A$AP Ferg Still Striving". Exclaim!. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  3. ^ Glaysher, Scott. "Review: With "Still Striving" A$AP Ferg Becomes Most Consistent Mob Member". HipHopDX. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  4. ^ Voynovskaya, Nastia. "A$AP Ferg: Still Striving Review". Paste. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael. "A$AP Ferg: Still Striving". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  6. ^ Gu, Marshall. "Reviews: ASAP Ferg, Milo". Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  7. ^ Juon, Steve. "RapReview Of The Week - A$AP Ferg :: Still Striving". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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  9. ^ "A$AP Ferg is Back in the Studio Working on His 'Still Striving' Project". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
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  11. ^ "A$AP Ferg Reveals "Still Striving" Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
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  15. ^ "Ultratop.be – A$AP Ferg – Still Striving" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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