After years of rumors, silence and delays, A$AP Rocky finally stepped back into the studio with “Don’t Be Dumb,” an album that is filled with unique beats and is a satisfying listen. Rocky’s album, made with no rush, has built an atmosphere of confidence on his newest album, marking a long-awaited return for his fans.
With Albums like “Long.Live.A$AP” and “Live.Love.A$AP,” he has built a reputation for blending Harlem rap with experimental production. A$AP Rocky is known for his hip-hop songs and his high-fashion influence, achieving his own unique style and talent. His Last studio album, “Testing” (2018), has pushed boundaries even further, leaving his fans eager to see what else he does in the future. This eagerness from fans had them waiting eight years for Rocky’s latest release.
“Don’t Be Dumb” features artists like Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Gorillaz and more. His album was heavily influenced by artists like Tyler The Creator, combining unique sounds and edits.
One of his most popular tracks of this album is “Stay Here 4 Life” featuring artist Brent Faiyaz. This song features a mix of two singers with a unique vocal range. Faiyaz’s tone of a sweet, innocent and soft tone mixed smoothly with Rocky’s deeper and more pronounced tone. Although most of his songs are just a fun listen, it’s very interesting and amazing listening to the different types of instrumental background pieces composed that brings the whole song together.
Robbery featuring Doechii is another popular track as it infuses jazz into the song making a unique song since Rocky hasn’t made a song like this before. The piano playing in the background makes the song more calm and adds to the vibe of both artists singing in a jazz-club. “Robbery” is one of the most unique songs coming from a rapper as it differs from today’s usual rap style.
“Stole Ya Flow” is an energetic song that many may consider a diss track, hence the title. The lyrics show that Rocky seems to be targeting another rapper that left his fans believing could be Drake. If this is ever confirmed, it adds another rapper to the list of those feuding with Drake. “Don’t Be Dumb” is such an amazing album. It includes so many different genres from Jazz to punk, so it is definitely worth the listen and the wait.
