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A$AP Ferg - Topic YouTube Channel Statistics
A$AP Fergs charted a lot of territory over the last four years: since rising to the top of the hip-hop crop with A$AP Mob, hes released two solo albums2013s auspicious debut Trap Lord and last years beguiling Always Strive and Prosperthat have showcased an artist unafraid to take his craft to thrilling new places. His new mixtape, Still Striving, is no different: its simultaneously a reflection on Fergs artistic journey thus far and a project that has its finger on the futures pulserecalling past glories while boldly exploring new and fascinating soundscapes and styles. Its the definitive A$AP Ferg experience, and an exhilarating look at whats to come from him too.The project was recorded over three months in between dates on Ferg and Playboi Cartis Turnt & Burnt tour, a far-reaching recording process that spanned from Germany to Fergs hometown of New York City. Whenever I was in the city, I wanted to see everybody, he explains on the vibe he cultivated when hitting the NYC studios. We had an open-door policy with artists and producers in the studiocreating a community of dope people that I thought was dope. I just wanted to have fun. I didnt have a specific vibeI just wanted to make dope music with my friends. And Still Striving features a wide range of collaborators, both behind the boards and on the mic. In the formers case, beats from frequent collaborators such as Skitzo and Frankie P (the latter of which previously contributed to Trap Lords dense, dark sonics) rub elbows with up-and-comers hand-picked by Ferg on social mediaa lot of young kids that I gave a chance to who reached out on Twitter or Tumblr. In particular, the Khalil-produced East Coast gave Ferg a chance to experiment with live instrumentation for the first time, the beat coming out of an hours-long jam session. Before, I never worked with live instrumentation, he marvels. Now, Im able to dive into the musicality of everything. Lacing these musical tracks is a veritable buffet of hip-hops finest: Still Striving is astoundingly jam-packed with features, ranging from tested regulars like Meek Mill and Migos to rising stars like Dave East, Nav, and MadeinTYO. A few sturdy veterans pitch in, too: theres Busta Rhymes typically fiery contribution to East Coast Remix, a reunion of sorts following Bustas appearance on 2013s remix of Fergs Shabba. Were one of a kind, he says of working with Busta, who he cites as a major influence on his style along with Missy Elliott. I grew up watching him, admiring him, and loving his style and what hes brought to hip-hopand the world, period. Hes one of the key components of my career that helped me develop my style. Another reunion took place in the form of the ghostly chug of the Camron collab Rubber Band Man, which was borne out of recording sessions at Camrons home studio as well as famed Manhattan space Quad Studios. Me working with Cam has been a long time coming. My father used to look after him when we were coming up in Harlem. Its been like, Damn big bro, where you been at? It was a dope vibe. Sometimes it was a bunch of talking and me learning from him. A lot of conversation came out of that. Amidst the familiar faces are tomorrows stars, too, from Famous Dex to Lil Yachty and Rich The Kida showcase of young talent that Ferg intended to execute. All of these artists go straight off vibes and feelings. Not once did I see them sit down and write. Its about sitting down and listening to the beat, being young and having a lot of spirit. It reminds me of how James Brown screams on a track. You cant plan those moments, and these artists do that. Theyre not seasonedeverything is new for them. Theyre jumping into the booth inexperienced, but with raw talent and emotion and thats what I love about it.But in the end, its Fergs distinctive approach and rhythmic lyricism that takes center stage on Still Striving, an artistic peak that finds the Harlem native refining his talent and taking it to new heights. My poetry has gotten better, he states with sincerity. Its more fluent. Im not second-guessing myself when it comes down to putting things on paper, or going into the booth and just rolling with the first thing that pops in my head.The Kirk Knight-produced Nandos, one of the tapes standout solo cuts, reflects that confidence, as Ferg switches between dead calm and turned-up fervor with the effortlessness of a feather floating in the breeze. Its me by myself, he explains. It reminded me of that Trap Lord sonic. I know Jay-Z said, If you want my old shit, buy my old albums, but we would love to revisit those eras. Im sure Jay-Z got his favorites off of Reasonable Doubt that hed love to recreate in some type of way, and I think Kirk Knight really nailed that with Nandos. Its a new dope track with that old Trap Lord flair. I feel like I killed that record. Indeedand the rest of the tape, too.
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