Fast (Motion)

"Fast (Motion)"
Single by Saweetie
ReleasedMay 7, 2021
GenreDance rap
Length2:50
Label
Songwriters
  • Diamonté Harper
  • Andre Davidson
  • Jesse St. John
  • Liana Banks
  • Paris "PJ" Jones
  • Sean Davidson
ProducerThe Monarch
Saweetie singles chronology
"Confetti"
(2021)
"Fast (Motion)"
(2021)
"Talkin' Bout"
(2021)

"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

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] It serves as the fourth single for her upcoming debut album, Pretty Bitch Music following "Tap In", "Back to the Streets" and "Best Friend".[1]

Composition

"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

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

Chart performance for "Fast (Motion)"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 34
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] 11

References

  1. ^ a b Minsker, Evan (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie Shares Video for New Song "Fast (Motion)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Saweetie Gets the Party Started With 'Pretty Summer Playlist': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fast (Motion) by Saweetie". Retrieved May 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  4. ^ "Saweetie – "Fast (Motion)"". Stereogum. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Saweetie Unleashes New Single 'Fast (Motion)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Thorne, Gabi (May 12, 2021). "All the Makeup Saweetie's Wearing in Her "Fast (Motion)" Music Video". Allure. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  7. ^ Legaspi, Althea (May 7, 2021). "Saweetie's Got Game in Athletic 'Fast (Motion)' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: May 22, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay Chart: July 17, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.