A$AP Rocky is back, and he's making noise both in the studio and on the runway. During his much-anticipated debut of the AWGE line at Paris Fashion Week, Rocky dropped the bombshell announcement of his new album, "Don’t Be Dumb", set to release on August 30. The album is now available for pre-save and pre-order, along with some exclusive bundles.
While the full tracklist remains under wraps, the grapevine (read: NFR Podcast) is buzzing with names of top-tier collaborators. Expect sonic gold from Tyler, The Creator, Metro Boomin, Madlib, Pharrell Williams, Swedish House Mafia, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, and Mike Dean, to name a few. Rocky even teased an untitled track during his Paris fashion show, and fans are already losing it.
"Don’t Be Dumb" marks Rocky’s return to the album game after a six-year hiatus since 2018’s "Testing". In the meantime, he’s kept us hooked with singles like "Babushka Boi", "Same Problems?" and a feature on Free Nationals’ "Gangsta" with Anderson .Paak.
In a bit of industry gossip, Rocky hinted earlier this year that Rihanna is back in the studio working on her ninth album. However, the songstress recently shared she’s “starting over” on the project. Her last album, "Anti", dropped back in 2016, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her next move.
Will "Don’t Be Dumb" live up to the hype? With Rocky’s knack for blending high fashion and hard-hitting beats, we’re betting on a resounding yes. Buckle up, because A$AP Rocky is about to take us on another wild ride.
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