ASAP (T.I. song)

"ASAP"
Single by T.I.
from the album Urban Legend
B-side	"Motivation"
Released	May 24, 2005 (U.S.)
Format	CD single, Digital download
Recorded	2004
Genre	Trap
Length	4:44
Label	Grand Hustle, Atlantic
Writer(s)	C.J. Harris
Producer(s)	Sanchez Holmes
Certification	Gold (RIAA)
T.I. singles chronology
"3 Kings" (2005) "ASAP" (2005) "Front Back" (2005)

"ASAP" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released May 24, 2005, as the third single from his third album, Urban Legend (2004). Lyrically, T.I. demands respect as champion of southern rap and addresses his critics. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the 2005 video game, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. The official remix features guest verses from T.I's Pimp Squad Click cohorts, Big Kuntry King and Mac Boney. The song is considered a diss track towards Houston-based rapper, Lil Flip. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States of America

Music video

The music video follows a fictional story where T.I. is wanted by the police. He is seen rapping in front of different backgrounds and in his car. He ends up turning himself in and tells the P$C to take out the key witness. He is subsequently released from jail and flies away in a private jet. The video also feature's T.I.'s following single "Motivation", towards the end. American comedian Mike Epps and Mississippi-based rapper David Banner, make cameo appearances in the video.

Charts

ASAP

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100	75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	18
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)	14

Certifications

Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)	Gold	0
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Motivation

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	62