ASAP Mob explained

A$AP Mob
Landscape:yes
Origin:Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Years Active:2006–present
Current Members:
Past Members:
  • ASAP Yams (Deceased)
  • ASAP Press (Deceased)
  • ASAP J. Scott (Deceased)
  • ASAP Josh (Deceased)
  • ASAP Dom
  • ASAP Ty Beats
  • ASAP Killa K
  • ASAP AV
  • ASAP Relli

ASAP Mob (stylized as A$AP Mob, ASAP being an acronym for "Always Strive And Prosper") is an American hip hop collective formed in 2006 in Harlem, New York City,[1] that consists of rappers (all of whom carry the "ASAP" moniker; except Playboi Carti), record producers, music video directors and fashion designers.[2]

In August 2012, the collective released the mixtape Lords Never Worry. They released the single "Trillmatic" in December 2013,[3] [4] [5] followed by their debut studio album, , in October 2016.

History

Formation and early beginnings (2006–2012)

In 2006, Steven Rodriguez, professionally known as ASAP Yams, formed the collective with fellow New Yorkers ASAP Bari and ASAP Illz. Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky joined later. In the summer of 2011, the group released music videos for Rocky's singles "Peso" and "Purple Swag", produced by ASAP Ty Beats. Rocky followed up with his mixtape Live.Love.ASAP in October, signing a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment that month.[6] [7]

Lords Never Worry (2012–2014)

On August 27, 2012, ASAP Mob released their debut project, a mixtape titled Lords Never Worry, as a free download.[8] From September to November, Rocky toured with opening acts Schoolboy Q, Danny Brown, and ASAP Mob in support of his solo debut album.[9]

In January 2013, ASAP Ferg signed a joint venture deal with RCA and Polo Grounds, which released his single "Work" for retail on iTunes.[10] An official remix of "Work", featuring Rocky, French Montana, Schoolboy Q and Trinidad James, followed.[11]

Rocky's debut album Long. Live. ASAP, was released on January 15, 2013,[12] debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 139,000 copies in the United States.[13]

ASAP Ferg announced that ASAP Mob would release their debut album after the release of his solo debut album Trap Lord,[14] [15] on August 20, 2013.[16] The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first-week sales of 32,000 copies in the United States.[17] In November 2013, ASAP Rocky announced that ASAP Mob's debut album would be titled Lords.[18] On December 4, 2013, the album's first single, entitled "Trillmatic."[19] The album title was then changed to L.O.R.D.[20] [21] On January 13, 2014, the single "See Me" by ASAP Ant was released.[22]

On September 26, 2014, ASAP Yams revealed that L.O.R.D. had been shelved.[23]

Cozy Tapes series (2015–present)

On January 18, 2015, ASAP Mob revealed that ASAP Yams had died[24] of acute mixed drug intoxication. On October 15, 2016, ASAP Rocky confirmed that the group's compilation album was completed.[25] Dedicated to ASAP Yams, the album was released on October 31, 2016, and featured several artists, including Playboi Carti, Skepta and Tyler, The Creator.

On August 1, 2017, ASAP Rocky announced that would be released on August 25, preceded by ASAP Twelvyy's 12 album on August 4 and ASAP Ferg's Still Striving album on August 18.[26]

On January 13, 2019, ASAP Ant announced that he was leaving the collective to focus on his solo career.[27] He returned in April, confirming that the collective had begun work on their third studio album, Cozy Tapes 3.[28]

Deaths of ASAP members

On January 18, 2015, ASAP Yams was found dead at the age of 26.[29] [30] The cause of death was ruled an overdose due to mixed drug intoxication,[31] although ASAP Mob members and affiliates claimed that Yams had died of asphyxiating on vomit brought on by sleep apnea.[32] [33] [34]

On February 2, 2020, J. Scott, also known as ASAP Snacks, died.[35]

On April 8, 2020, Chynna was found dead of an accidental drug overdose. She was 25 years old.[36]

On October 16, 2021, ASAP Josh died.[37]

Alleged shooting of ASAP Relli by ASAP Rocky

On April 20, 2022, ASAP Rocky was arrested by LAPD officers at the Los Angeles International Airport for a shooting incident which took place four months beforehand in Hollywood on November 6, 2021; he was released on bond shortly after that.[38] It was reported that the person shot, who survived the incident, was ASAP Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron.[39]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:23em;"
Album detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
US
[40] 		US R&B<br />/HH
[41] 		US Rap
[42] 		AUS
[43] 		CAN
[44] 		UK
[45]
13 4 4 50 34 84
  • Released: August 25, 2017
  • Label: ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, RCA
  • Formats: CD, digital download
6 4 3 24 14 54

Mixtapes

Title! scope="col" style="width:23em;"
Album details
Lords Never Worry[48]
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, RCA
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
[49] 		US
R&B/HH
Bub.
[50] 		CAN
[51] 		NZ Heat.
[52] 		UKUK
R&B
"Bath Salts"[53]
(featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ant and Flatbush Zombies)		2012— — — — — —Lords Never Worry
"Trillmatic"[54]
(featuring ASAP Nast and Method Man)		2013— — — — 193 29rowspan="3"
"Xscape"[55]
(featuring ASAP Twelvyy)		2014— — — — — —
"Hella Hoes"[56]
(featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast and ASAP Twelvyy)		— 10 — — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
"Yamborghini High"
(featuring Juicy J)		2016— 7 — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Crazy Brazy"[57]
— — — — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
"Runner"[58]
— — — — — —
"Telephone Calls"[59]
— 10 — — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
"Wrong"[60]
(featuring ASAP Rocky and ASAP Ferg)		2017— — — — — —
"Raf"
(featuring ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert and Frank Ocean)		18 9 82 5 — —
"Feels So Good"
— — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
US
R&B/HH
Bub.
CAN
[62] 		NZ Heat.
UKUK
R&B
"Frat Rules"
2017— — — — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy
"Walk On Water"
— — — — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector(s)
"Trillmatic"
(featuring ASAP Nast and Method Man)		2013Jonah Schwartz[63]
"See Me"
(featuring ASAP Ant)		2014Andrew Hines
"Xscape"
(featuring ASAP Twelvyy)		Simon Davis
"Hella Hoes"
(featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, and ASAP Twelvyy)		Jonah Schwartz
"Yamborghini High"
(featuring Juicy J)		2016Shomi Patwary, UnkleLuc, & AWGE
"Wrong"
(featuring ASAP Rocky and ASAP Ferg)		2017Anton Bialat
"RAF"
(featuring ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo)		Austin Winchell & ASAP Rocky
"Feels so Good"
(featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, ASAP Twelvyy and ASAP Ant)		hidjifilms
"Money Man"
(featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Nast, and Skepta)		2018Dexter Navy & ASAP Rocky[64]
"Put That on My Set"
(featuring ASAP Rocky and Skepta)

Awards and nominations

!|-|2014|rowspan="2"|ASAP Mob|rowspan="2"|Best Group|rowspan="2" |[65] |-|2015||-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pablo. J.. Meet The A$AP Mob: Talking To Ant, Ferg, J. Scott, Nast, Twelvy, And Yams. December 18, 2012. May 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150527034452/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/08/meet_asap_mob.php. dead.
  2. Web site: Huynh . Davis . A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper . Hypetrak . July 4, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131016011341/http://hypetrak.com/2012/01/asap-rocky-always-strive-and-prosper/ . October 16, 2013 . dead .
  3. A$AP Mob's 'Trillmatic' Video: Count the 1990s References. Rolling Stone. December 4, 2013. January 19, 2015.
  4. Web site: Video: A$AP Mob f/ A$AP Nast & Method Man – 'Trillmatic'. Rap-Up. January 19, 2015.
  5. Web site: A$AP Nast Ft Method Man – Trillmatic – HipHopLeague. HipHopLeague. January 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141024074814/http://www.hiphopleague.com/aap-nast-ft-method-man-trillmatic/. October 24, 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Adaso. Henry. A$AP Rocky Biography. About.com. The New York Times Company. June 3, 2012. February 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120206064325/http://rap.about.com/od/artists/p/Asap-Rocky-Bio.htm. dead.
  7. Web site: Coleman II. C. Vernon. October 14, 2011. A$AP Rocky Signs Record Deal With Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records. Hip-Hop Wired. June 3, 2012.
  8. Web site: Download the New Mixtape Lords Never Worry From A$AP Rocky's A$AP Mob. Pitchfork Media. Pelly. Jenn. August 27, 2012. August 28, 2012.
  9. McDermott. Tyler K.. New York. July 25, 2012. A$AP Rocky Announces 'LONGLIVEA$AP Tour'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. July 26, 2012.
  10. Web site: A$AP Ferg Signs Solo Deal with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records. Daniel Isenberg. Complex. January 19, 2015.
  11. Web site: A$AP Ferg Videos – Says "Work" Remix To Feature A$AP Rocky & Trinidad James . March 26, 2013 . Hotnewhiphop.com . July 4, 2013.
  12. Web site: Long.Live.A$AP Reviews. Metacritic. March 9, 2013.
  13. Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/20/2013 . HipHopDX . January 23, 2013.
  14. Web site: A$AP Ferg Teases New A$AP Mob Album. XXL. July 10, 2013 . January 19, 2015.
  15. Web site: HITSDailyDouble: Upcoming Releases. Hitsdailydouble.com. January 19, 2015. December 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207150834/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/sales_ur.cgi. dead.
  16. Web site: Trap Lord: Asap Ferg: Music . Amazon . July 20, 2013.
  17. Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/25/2013. HipHopDX. August 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130828151703/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25240/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-25-2013. August 28, 2013. dead.
  18. Web site: Powerhouse 2013 Was Crazy!. November 4, 2013 . Xxlmag.com. January 19, 2015.
  19. Web site: Video: A$AP Mob: "Trillmatic" [ft. A$AP Nast and Method Man]]. Pitchfork Media. Zoladz. Lindsay. December 5, 2013. January 17, 2014.
  20. Web site: A$AP Ant Plans A Robbery In "See Me" Video – XXL. XXL. January 14, 2014 . January 19, 2015.
  21. Web site: Rap Release Dates: Juicy J, Meek Mill, Murs & Curtiss King, Killa Sha. January 14, 2014. Hiphopdx.com. January 19, 2015.
  22. Web site: A$AP Ant – "See Me" Video. Stereogum. Spin Media. Breihan. Tom. January 14, 2014. January 17, 2014.
  23. Web site: You my dude and A$AP Is my fav rap / fashionable .... Yamborghini.tumblr.com. January 19, 2015.
  24. Web site: White. Caitlin. ASAP Mob founder cozy A$AP Yams dead at 26. https://web.archive.org/web/20150121062547/http://www.mtv.com/news/2052616/asap-yams-dead-at-26/. dead. January 21, 2015. MTV News. January 18, 2015. January 18, 2015.
  25. Web site: ASAP Rocky Says ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tape" Is "Finally Finished". HNHH. October 15, 2016.
  26. A$AP Mob's Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy Is Coming Out This Month. The Fader. August 1, 2017.
  27. Web site: A$AP Ant Has Left A$AP Mob: "Went Solo" . Hotnewhiphop.com . January 13, 2019 . April 9, 2020.
  28. Web site: "Cozy Tapes 3" Coming Soon According To A$AP Ant . Hotnewhiphop.com . April 21, 2019 . April 9, 2020.
  29. Ducker,Eric. A Rational Conversation with ASAP Yams. NPR. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  30. Matthew Trammell, "Also Known" The New Yorker, January 18, 2016.
  31. News: Caramanica . Jon . ASAP Yams's Cause of Death: Accidental Drug Intoxication . 2 November 2023 . ArtsBeat . . 20 March 2015 . en.
  32. A$AP Rocky Speaks In-Depth on Death of A$AP Yams For the First Time. Billboard.
  33. Web site: ASAP Rocky Says ASAP Yams Suffocated On Vomit & Sleep Apnea Killed Him . Mstarz. March 24, 2015. April 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120703/http://www.mstarz.com/articles/59509/20150324/asap-rocky-asap-yams-suffocated-vomit-sleep-apnea-killed-video.htm. March 4, 2016. dead.
  34. Web site: A$AP Yams' Death Cause Revealed? Joey Fatts Denies Overdose, Talks Sleep Apnea, As Steven Rodriguez Tribute Song Is Released. April 29, 2015. November 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151125231124/http://www.hollywoodtake.com/aap-yams-death-cause-revealed-joey-fatts-denies-overdose-talks-sleep-apnea-steven-69862. dead.
  35. A$AP Mob's J. Scott Dies. Billboard.
  36. Web site: Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of drug overdose at 25. NBC News. April 9, 2020 .
  37. Web site: Tati Paulino on Instagram .
  38. News: A$AP Rocky out on bond after LAX arrest in November shooting. Julia. Ainsley. Andrew. Blankstein. Eric. Leonard. NBC News. April 20, 2023. November 21, 2023.
  39. News: ASAP Rocky Will Stand Trial in January After Being Accused of Firing Gun at Former Friend. Yana. Grebenyuk. Us Weekly. 21 November 2023. 21 November 2023.
  40. A$AP Mob – Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 16, 2016.
  41. A$AP Mob – Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 16, 2016.
  42. A$AP Mob – Chart History: Rap Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 16, 2016.
  43. Web site: australian-charts.com – Discography A$AP Mob. Hung Medien. September 2, 2017.
  44. A$AP Mob – Chart History: Canadian Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 16, 2016.
  45. Web site: ASAP MOB – Full Chart History. Official Charts. September 2, 2017.
  46. Lyle. Ashley. October 31, 2016. A$AP Mob Releases 'Cozy Tapes, Vol. 1' Project. Billboard. November 1, 2016.
  47. Web site: Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – A$AP Rocky. Recording Industry Association of America. May 4, 2013. June 30, 2013. https://archive.today/20130630062533/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22a$ap+rocky%22. live.
  48. Web site: Breihan. Tom. August 28, 2012. Download A$AP Mob Lord$ Never Worry Mixtape. Stereogum. Spin Media. November 9, 2012.
  49. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3AA%24AP%20Mob&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A344&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=A%24AP%20Mob Chart Search for A$AP Mob (Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles)]. Billboard. September 6, 2017.
  50. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3AA%24AP%20Mob&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=A%24AP%20Mob Chart Search for A$AP Mob (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles) | Billboard]. Billboard. September 6, 2017.
  51. A$AP Mob Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. June 6, 2017.
  52. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2017. June 6, 2017.
  53. Web site: Breihan. Tom. August 28, 2012. Download A$AP Mob Lord$ Never Worry Mixtape. Stereogum. Spin Media. March 17, 2014.
  54. Web site: Trillmatic (feat. A$AP Nast & Method Man) – Single by ASAP Mob . . December 4, 2013 . . December 6, 2013.
  55. Web site: iTunes – Music – Xscape (feat. A$AP Twelvyy) – Single by A$AP Mob . April 22, 2014 . Itunes.apple.com . April 24, 2014.
  56. Web site: iTunes – Music – Hella Hoes (feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast & A$AP Twelvyy) – Single by A$AP Mob . June 6, 2014 . Itunes.apple.com . June 11, 2014.
  57. Web site: Crazy Brazy (Feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvyy & Key) - Single by A$AP Mob on Apple Music . itunes.apple.com . January 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161028153931/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crazy-brazy-feat.-a$ap-rocky/id1165151812 . October 28, 2016 . dead.
  58. Web site: Runner (Feat. A$AP Ant & Lil Uzi Vert) - Single by A$AP Mob on Apple Music . itunes.apple.com . January 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161028153906/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/runner-feat.-a$ap-ant-lil/id1169211357 . October 28, 2016 . dead.
  59. Web site: Telephone Calls (Feat. A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, Playboi Carti & Yung Gleesh) - Single by A$AP Mob on Apple Music . itunes.apple.com . January 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161028153921/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/telephone-calls-feat.-a$ap/id1169218377 . October 28, 2016 . dead.
  60. Web site: Wrong (feat. A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg) by A$AP Mob. iTunes. April 28, 2017.
  61. Australia. single. 2020. March 13, 2021.
  62. A$AP Mob Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. June 6, 2017.
  63. Web site: New Video: A$AP Nast Feat. Method Man 'Trillmatic'. Vibe.com. January 19, 2015.
  64. Web site: Watch ASAP Rocky's 'Money Man' Film Featuring New Music From ASAP Mob. XXL. October 21, 2016. October 22, 2016.
  65. Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards . Billboard . January 26, 2014 . May 14, 2014.

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