"Goldie" is a song by American hip hop recording artist ASAP Rocky. It was released on April 27, 2012 as the lead single from his debut studio album Long. Live. ASAP (2013).[1] The song was produced by Hit-Boy, who wanted to play off Rocky's laid-back style of rapping, accompanied by intentional vocal distortions, to produce a sound bordering along comatose. Beneath the beat, Hit-Boy added a reverberating chant meant to add a sinister atmosphere to the track.[2]
| "Goldie" | ||||
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| Single by ASAP Rocky | ||||
| from the album Long. Live. ASAP | ||||
| Released | April 27, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Hit-Boy | |||
| ASAP Rocky singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Goldie" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe music video, which was filmed mostly in Paris, France and directed by Rocky himself, was released on his Vevo channel on May 3, 2012.[3] It features a major appearance by ASAP Worldwide co-founder ASAP Yams.
Accolades
editComplex named the song #30 on the 50 best songs of 2012 list.[4] Rolling Stone named the song #27 on their 50 best songs of 2012 list.[5] BET named the song the No. 35 music video of 2012 on their year-end Notarized countdown.[6]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Goldie" | Rakim Mayers, Chauncey Hollis | Hit-Boy | 3:14 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] | 98 |
| UK R&B (Official Charts Company) | 34 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 55 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | April 30, 2012[11] | Digital download | Polo Grounds, RCA |
References
edit- ^ "A$AP Rocky Goldie (Prod. Hit-Boy)". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. December 27, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (April 18, 2012). "New music: A$AP Rocky – Goldie". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Explicit)". Vevo. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky "Goldie". Complex. Complex Media. November 23, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ 50 Best Songs of 2012: ASAP Rocky, 'Goldie' | Rolling Stone
- ^ Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2012 | Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2012 | Shows | BET
- ^ "Official UK Singles Top 100 – 11th August 2012". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "British single certifications – Asap Rocky – Goldie". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – A$AP Rocky – Goldie". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ "Goldie - Single by A$AP Rocky". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
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