"First Off"
Single by Future featuring Travis Scott
from the album The Wizrd
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2019 (2019-02-12)
Genre
Length3:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)ATL Jacob
Future singles chronology
"Jumpin on a Jet"
(2019) 		"First Off"
(2019) 		"Out the Mud"
(2019)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Mile High"
(2019) 		"First Off"
(2019) 		"Wake Up"
(2019)

"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

"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

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

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 (Billboard)[15] 33

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[16] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[17] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Zidel, Alex (January 18, 2019). "Future & Travis Scott Combine Forces For 'First Off'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  3. ^ "Album Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD, Future". Qobuz. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "Future – The WIZRD (Album Review)". RatingsGameMusic. January 18, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Padin, Malvika (January 21, 2019). "Future – The Wizrd". Clash. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Future Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 5/2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  8. ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 1, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 28, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  10. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201905 into search. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "Future feat. Travis Scott – First Off". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "Future Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  14. ^ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  15. ^ "Future Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  16. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Future – First Off (ft. Travis Scott)". Music Canada. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  17. ^ "American single certifications – Future – First Off (feat. Travis Scott)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
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