2015 single by ASAP Rocky
"L$D" (stylized "L$D"; abbreviation for Love, Sex, Dreams) is a song by A$AP Rocky, an American hip hop recording artist. It was released on May 21, 2015, as the third single from his second studio album, At. Long. Last. ASAP (2015).[1] The song contains a sample from "Ode to Billie Joe" by Lou Donaldson for the song's drums. "L$D" is a showcase of A$AP Rocky's exceptional artistry and versatility, marking a foray into a more melodious and introspective soundscape. The track went on to be considered a musical masterpiece, both in its audio and visual execution. The ethereal production coupled with poignant lyrics elevates it as a distinct highlight in his discography. It resonates as not just a song, but an experience, cementing its status as one of the finest musical compositions in the contemporary scene.
Music video
A music video for the song, Directed by Dexter Navy and Co-directed by A$AP Rocky himself,[2] was released on May 19, 2015. The second half of the music video contains a snippet of "Excuse Me" which also appears on the album. Navy is known for directing other music videos for A$AP Rocky such as Kids Turned Out Fine and A$AP Forever. The video for "L$D" was nominated for The Best Music Video at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The video directly borrows imagery and was heavily influenced[3] by French director Gaspar Noe's 2009 psychedelic art film Enter the Void. The song came in at number 64 on the Triple J Hottest 100 for 2015.