After nearly eight years of silence on the album front, A$AP Rocky has returned with Don’t Be Dumb, a project that feels less like a comeback grab and more like a restless artist picking up a long, unfinished conversation. Released on January 16 via AWGE / A$AP Worldwide and RCA Records, the album arrives under immense expectations. Rocky has never been an artist who plays it safe, and Don’t Be Dumb continues that tradition, even when its ambition occasionally pushes the project into uneven territory.
The 15-track album is packed with high-profile guests. Appearances range from Brent Faiyaz and Doechii to Gorillaz, Danny Elfman, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, and will.i.am, with additional contributions from Jon Batiste, Jessica Pratt, Bossman Dlow, and Slay Squad.
Below, we rank the best songs from A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb.
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INTERROGATION (SKIT)
PLAYA
WHISKEY (RELEASE MESSAGE)
STFU
THE END
DON’T BE DUMB / TRIP BABY
HELICOPTER$
STOLE YA FLOW
STOP SNITCHING
ORDER OF PROTECTION
AIR FORCE (BLACK DEMARCO)
PUNK ROCKY
ROBBERY
STAY HERE 4 LIFE
NO TRESPASSING
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