"Active" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake and the American rapper Travis Scott, released on 6 August 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[1] The song serves as the second single from Asake's album Lungu Boy. It features production from Mike Dean and Sarz and samples "Raise Da Roof" by Jazzman Olofin.[2]
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| Single by Asake and Travis Scott | ||||
| from the album Lungu Boy | ||||
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| Released | 6 August 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
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Composition
edit"Active" blends Afrobeats and trap with house and fuji music influences. Lyrically, the song explores themes of strength and literal activity or being active, as suggested by the title and both rappers "offer up slick flows in their native languages". Featuring a recurring vocal chop sampled from "Raise Da Roof" the 2006 crossover hit single by Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba, it highlights the ongoing theme of Asake’s commitment to integrating traditional Nigerian art forms into his music and emphasizes his adaptation of fuji music’s stylistic techniques.[3][4]
Travis Scott gives a notable shout-out to Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, stipulating "from the H to Ikeja" and adapts his typical flow to complement Asake's style.[3][4]
Music video
editThe music video for "Active" was directed by Edgar Esteves and Josh Valle in New York City. In the video, Asake immerses himself in American culture, transitioning from equestrianism to socializing at a skatepark. He also engages with a marching band, unleashes fury on a car with a crowbar, and visits a strip club alongside, Travis Scott.[5][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 95 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 176 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 88 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 13 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[11] | 7 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 58 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[13] | 4 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[14] | 10 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] | 9 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ Murray, Robin (7 August 2024). "Asake, Travis Scott Unite On New Single 'Active'". Clash. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (7 August 2024). "Asake Recruits Travis Scott for Dynamic New Single 'Active'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Check Out Asake and Travis Scott's Brilliant Fusion on "Active"". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (7 August 2024). "Asake & Travis Scott Get "Active" On Latest Single From The Afrobeats Star's Upcoming Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Asake & Travis Scott get "Active" on new banger". GRM Daily. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Asake Teams With Travis Scott To Get 'Active' On 'Lungu Boy' Single". UPROXX. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts: Week 33, 2024". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: August 2nd, 2024 – August 8th, 2024". TurnTable. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2024.