First Off
| "First Off" | ||||
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| Single by Future featuring Travis Scott | ||||
| from the album The Wizrd | ||||
| Released | February 12, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:48 | |||
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| Producer | ATL Jacob | |||
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"First Off" is a song by American rapper Future featuring fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio on February 12, 2019, as the third and final single from the former's seventh studio album, The Wizrd.[1] The song was written by the artists alongside XO manager Cash and producer ATL Jacob.[2][3] The song marks Future and Travis Scott's second collaboration, following "3500" from Travis Scott's 2015 album Rodeo.
Composition
[edit | edit source]"First Off" features a "heavy-hitting instrumental" with a "drowsy yet infectious performance by Future".[4] The song features lyrics about money, drugs, and the NBA, and includes references to players such as Dwyane Wade, James Harden, and Tracy McGrady.
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Malvika Padin of Clash wrote that Travis Scott's strong performance on the track "lifted the [album]" much like Gunna's feature on "Unicorn Purp".[5]
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 39 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[7] | 34 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[8] | 61 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 14 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[10] | 98 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 89 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 78 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 47 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 24 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 33 |
Certifications
[edit | edit source]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
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- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 05. týden 2019 in the date selector. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Future feat. Travis Scott – First Off". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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