Fortunately, “A.L.L.A” allows ASAP Rocky more room to breath. He was arguably out-rapped by Drake and Kendrick Lamar on “Problems,” and he is famous for his take-your-time flow that can be entrancing, but sometimes can get listeners impatient. That being said, it’s been tough for Rocky to earn his hype. If there’s one thing ASAP Rocky can be counted on doing, it’s making music for people to get inebriated to. You’ll find more of that on “A.L.L.A.’s” first single, “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2,” as well as the Lil’ Wayne-assisted “M’$,” which is sure to be a hit in the future. “Problems” was in club rotations for a respectable amount of time, while college kids rocked out to “Wild for the Night” featuring Skrillex on the regular. Most people are familiar with ASAP Rocky from songs that are found on most pre-gaming playlists. With production credits from Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and Pablo Dylan, grandson of the infamous folk singer Bob, the album earns its stripes. He’s been public with his drug use in the media, but it doesn’t seem like much of facade. Songs such as “L$D” and “Holy Ghost” give a hint that Rocky may wish he was a Woodstock attendee. Listeners of “A.L.L.A.” will notice a light but potent influence of psychedelic-rock. Rocky pays homage to a mastermind who helped him get to where he is, but still makes the album able to stands on its own. His presence is felt throughout the album, but it does not overbear. ASAP Yams, founding hand in ASAP Mob who passed away in January from a drug overdose, serves as executive producer, accompanied by hit-maker Danger Mouse. ASAP.” Released May 26, “A.L.L.A.” arrives just in time for the summer, and it’s no sophomore slump. ASAP,” or shortened to “A.L.L.A.,” serves as the follow-up to his 2013 debut album, “Long. It also stated that it was more than just tastemakers for a new generation of hype-beasts.ĪSAP Rocky’s “At. Releases like “Lord Never Worry” and ASAP Ferg’s solo project “Trap Lord,” displayed that ASAP Mob was capable of solid projects.

ASAP,” ASAP Rocky came into the forefront of hip-hop, representing a collective of rappers, producers and fashion designers. It’s been a speedy four years since ASAP Mob rose into the national spotlight. Featuring big-name guests and a light-but-potent psychedelic-rock vein, Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky’s latest ‘At.

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