Fast (Motion)
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| Single by Saweetie | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Dance rap | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
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| Producer | The Monarch | |||
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"Fast (Motion)" is a song recorded by American rapper Saweetie. The song was released on May 7, 2021, via Icy and Warner Records.
Background and release
[edit]The release of "Fast (Motion)" comes after a slew of songs, including Saweetie's own "Best Friend", which features Doja Cat. This was followed by the release of a remix for Gwen Stefani's "Slow Clap".[1] Saweetie later released the extended play, Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1.[2] "Fast (Motion)" was released on May 7, 2021, via Icy and Warner Records.[3]
Composition
[edit]"Fast (Motion)" is a "kinetic dance-rap track" which Tom Breihan of Stereogum called "rubbery" and "energetic".[4] The song was produced by The Monarch and was inspired by Miami dance culture.[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Fast (Motion)" was directed by James Larese. Makeup is handled by Deanna Paley, who worked with Saweetie previously.[6] In the video, Saweetie performs in multiple sporting activities, including soccer, American football, track and field, boxing, as well as skydiving and basketball. The video features a cameo from WNBA player A'ja Wilson.[7]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 34 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 11 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Minsker, Evan (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie Shares Video for New Song "Fast (Motion)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Saweetie Gets the Party Started With 'Pretty Summer Playlist': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Fast (Motion) by Saweetie". Retrieved May 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ "Saweetie – "Fast (Motion)"". Stereogum. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Saweetie Unleashes New Single 'Fast (Motion)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ↑ Thorne, Gabi (May 12, 2021). "All the Makeup Saweetie's Wearing in Her "Fast (Motion)" Music Video". Allure. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ↑ Legaspi, Althea (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie's Got Game in Athletic 'Fast (Motion)' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: May 22, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ↑ "Rhythmic Airplay Chart: July 17, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.