"Tailor Swif" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky, released on August 30, 2024 as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album Don't Be Dumb.[1] Its music video was released the same day on YouTube.[2]

"Tailor Swif"
Single by ASAP Rocky
from the album Don't Be Dumb
ReleasedAugust 30, 2024
Recorded2022
GenreHip hop
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Hitkidd
ASAP Rocky singles chronology
"Highjack"
(2024)
"Tailor Swif"
(2024)
"Ruby Rosary"
(2024)
Music video
"Tailor Swif" on YouTube

Background and release

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The song first leaked after Rocky's live performance at Rolling Loud Portugal in July 2022, under the title "Wetty".[3] The track and its accompanying music video also leaked online later.[4][5] In July 2023, the rapper performed again the song at the Rolling Loud Miami, naming it "Wetty (Taylor Swift)".[6] The allusive reference to singer Taylor Swift generated a number of discussion on social networks.[7] On August 29, 2024, the rapper announced the song as the sixth single from his fourth studio album changing the name in "Tailor Swif".[8]

Music video

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The music video for "Tailor Swif" was released on Rocky's YouTube channel on August 30, 2024. It was directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggi.[9] The music video was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine in December of 2021.[10]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Tailor Swif"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 80
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 127
Latvia (LAIPA)[13] 8
Lithuania (AGATA)[14] 67
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 2
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[16] 62
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] 72
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 84
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 18

References

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  1. ^ Ahmed, Tufayel (August 30, 2024). "ASAP Rocky Drops Taylor Swift-Inspired Song 'Tailor Swif'". US Weekly. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Lynch, Jessica (August 30, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Officially Releases 'Tailor Swif' Following Leak: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Saponara, Michael (August 29, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Is Going to Release New Song 'Tailor Swif': 'Since U Dummies Leaked It Already'". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Mendez, Marisa (August 29, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Moves Up Release Date For New Single 'Tailor Swif' Following Leak". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Pandey, Manish (August 23, 2024). "A$AP Rocky blames leaks for Don't Be Dumb album delay". BBC News. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Blistein, Jon (July 24, 2023). "A$AP Rocky Teases New 'Don't Be Dumb' Album Era With New Songs at Rolling Loud Miami". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (August 30, 2024). "ASAP Rocky Drops 'Tailor Swif' Single: 'Since U Dummies Leaked It Already'". Complex. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (August 30, 2024). "ASAP Rocky Shared A New Single, 'Tailor Swif,' After It Leaked Online". Uproxx. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  9. ^ Paul, Larisha (August 30, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Tests His Agility on New Single 'Tailor Swif'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Saponara, Michael (2024-08-30). "A$AP Rocky Heads to Ukraine for Bizarre 'Tailor Swif' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  11. ^ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Kas dzied šūpuļdziesmu mūziķei Elizabetei Gailei?" [Who sings the lullaby to the musician Elizabete Gaile?] (in Latvian). TV Net [lv]. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 36-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 30.08.2024–05.09.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "A$AP Rocky – Tailor Swif". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.