Don't Be Dumb Explained

Don't Be Dumb
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Don't Be Dumb is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper ASAP Rocky.[1] Set to be released in Fall 2024 through ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records.[2] [3] It is preceded by the singles "D.M.B.", "Shittin' Me",[4] "Same Problems?",[5] "Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)"[6] and "Highjack" featuring Jessica Pratt.[7] The album is speculated to feature production from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, Kelvin Krash, Greg Kurstin, Shlohmo, Skepta, D33J, Madlib, Metro Boomin, The Alchemist, Mike Dean, Clams Casino, Swedish House Mafia, KayCyy and Boi-1da, amongst others, as well as possible guest appearances from Rihanna, Morrissey, Slick Rick, Busta Rhymes, Fatman Scoop, and J. Cole.[8] [9] [10]

Background

On June 21, 2024, during Paris Fashion Week, Rocky previewed a song from the album, and announced its release for August 30.[11]

On 2 August 2024, Rocky revealed to Zane Lowe during an interview and conversation on Apple Music 1, amongst other topics, about an upcoming song titled "Hood Happy" featuring Fatman Scoop, Flavor Flav, Slick Rick, Morrissey and Busta Rhymes.[12]

On August 22, 2024, it would be revealed in an interview with Billboard that the album had been delayed from August 30th to “Fall” 2024.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sadler . Armon . 2023-10-03 . A$AP Rocky Says Forthcoming Album 'Don't Be Dumb' Is His "Best Work Yet" . 2023-11-25 . Vibe. October 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024210716/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/asap-rocky-dont-be-dumb-best-work-yet-1234797723/ . live .
  2. Web site: Grant . Shawn . 2023-10-07 . A$AP Rocky Says His 'DON'T BE DUMB' Album Will Be His Best - The Source . 2023-11-25 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125140312/https://thesource.com/2023/10/07/aap-rocky-says-his-dont-be-dumb-album-will-be-his-best-2/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2023-08-02 . A$AP Rocky Adds To Album Excitement With 'Don't Be Dumb' Release Date Hint . https://web.archive.org/web/20230924184749/https://hiphopdx.com/news/asap-rocky-dont-be-dumb-release-day-hint . 2023-09-24 . 2023-09-24 . .
  4. Web site: Horvath . Zachary . 2023-10-03 . ASAP Rocky Declares That "DON'T BE DUMB" Will Be His Best Album Yet . 2023-11-25 . . October 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231009095259/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/720232-asap-rocky-dont-be-dumb-album-talk . live .
  5. Web site: Galvan . Pilar . 2023-01-18 . A$AP Rocky, 'Same Problems?' . 2023-11-25 . . May 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230503093355/https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/01/18/1149834021/asap-rocky-same-problems . live .
  6. Blistein . Jon . 2023-07-24 . A$AP Rocky Teases New 'Don't Be Dumb' Album Era With New Songs at Rolling Loud Miami . https://web.archive.org/web/20230924185113/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/asap-rocky-new-album-unreleased-songs-rolling-loud-miami-1234794044/ . 2023-09-24 . 2023-09-24 . Rolling Stone.
  7. Web site: ASAP Rocky Returns with New Single 'HIGHJACK' Ft. Jessica Pratt: Listen . HipHop-N-More . 2 August 2024 . 1 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Rose . Jordan . ASAP Rocky Talks Album Details, Potential Rihanna Collab, and Directing Beats By Dre Ad . 2023-11-25 . Complex . . en-us . November 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121205213/https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/asap-rocky-interview-album-beats-by-dre . live .
  9. Web site: Yoo . Noah . 2021-05-19 . A$AP Rocky Says Morrissey Is On His New Album All Smiles . 2024-06-21 . Pitchfork.
  10. Web site: Joyce. Li . A$AP Rocky Previews New Tyler, the Creator Collab at 'Don't be Dumb' Listening Party. July 28, 2024. Hypebeast. July 30, 2024.
  11. Diaz . Angel . 2024-06-24 . A$AP Rocky Drops the Release Date for New Album 'Don't Be Dumb' . 2024-06-26 . Billboard.
  12. Web site: William Cowen . Trace . 2024-08-02 . ASAP Rocky Takes Issue With Those Who 'Stole the Flow' and 'Want My Wife Bad' on New Song "Highjack" . 2024-08-03 . Complex.
  13. Web site: Scott . Damien . 2024-08-22 . The Real A$AP Rocky: The Harlem Rap Star on Fatherhood, Drake, German Expressionism & Why Rihanna Is His ‘Perfect Person’ . 2024-08-22 . Billboard . en-US.

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