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"AP" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was released on February 26, 2021, through Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. It is the lead single from the Boogie soundtrack, in which Pop Smoke stars.

Background and release
The song first originated as a collaboration with Rich the Kid, who previewed the song in April 2020 when it was called "Nikes". On February 25, 2021, Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records announced the song would be the lead single from the Boogie soundtrack. It was released on February 26, 2021.

Music and lyrics
Musically, "AP" is a drill track. Aleia Woods from XXL stated that the track consisted of "Pop Smoke's signature grit and growl over a grim and bass-heavy beat". Wongo Okon of Uproxx wrote Pop Smoke "flaunts his lavish lifestyle and raps about his jewelry, money, and more". Pop Smoke raps on the hook: "AP, Spicy/I bust a check in my Nikes. Am I a killa? Might be/Two tone, icy." Eddie Fu, writing for Consequence, stated the rapper "reminds enemies he won't be caught without a gun": "I'm with bae eatin' steak dinner/Just know he got a K with him/If I run down, it's a drum round/All you gonna hear is gun sounds." Jon Powell for Revolt said Pop Smoke raps about the "streets and current fame". Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop commented that the the song "unpacks the late rapper's love for expensive jewelry, especially his Audemars Piguet watches".

Critical reception
Zoe Haylock of Vulture described the song as an "intimidating anthem". Fu mentions that Pop Smoke's previous three singles: "Mood Swings", "For the Night", and "What You Know Bout Love" have revealed his "softer side", but stated "'AP' is a return to his signature, hard-hitting style".

Music video
The music video for "AP" was directed by Transition Ninja and Steady Prime, and released to Pop Smoke's YouTube channel on March 17, 2021. The visual features behind the scenes footage of Pop Smoke with footage from Boogie, CGI footage of the late rapper as the Statue of Liberty, his jersey in a stadium locker room, and previous concert performances he had done while dancing around the stage and getting the crowd excited.

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.


 * Pop Smoke – vocals, songwriter
 * 808Melo – production, programming, songwriter
 * Rico Beats – production, programming, vocal programming, songwriter
 * Steven Victor – songwriter
 * Jaycen Joshua – mastering engineer, mixing engineer