Don't Be Dumb is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper ASAP Rocky.[1] Set to be released 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 and J. Cole.[8][9][10]

Don't Be Dumb
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ReleasedAugust 30, 2024 (August 30, 2024)
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ASAP Rocky chronology
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(2018)
Don't Be Dumb
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Singles from Don't Be Dumb
  1. "D.M.B."
    Released: May 5, 2022
  2. "Shittin' Me"
    Released: December 2, 2022
  3. "Same Problems?"
    Released: January 18, 2023
  4. "Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)"
    Released: July 20, 2023
  5. "Highjack"
    Released: August 2, 2024

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]

References

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  1. ^ Sadler, Armon (October 3, 2023). "A$AP Rocky Says Forthcoming Album 'Don't Be Dumb' Is His "Best Work Yet"". Vibe. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Grant, Shawn (October 7, 2023). "A$AP Rocky Says His 'DON'T BE DUMB' Album Will Be His Best - The Source". Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "A$AP Rocky Adds To Album Excitement With 'Don't Be Dumb' Release Date Hint". HipHopDX. August 2, 2023. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Horvath, Zachary (October 3, 2023). "ASAP Rocky Declares That "DON'T BE DUMB" Will Be His Best Album Yet". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Galvan, Pilar (January 18, 2023). "A$AP Rocky, 'Same Problems?'". NPR. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Blistein, Jon (July 24, 2023). "A$AP Rocky Teases New 'Don't Be Dumb' Album Era With New Songs at Rolling Loud Miami". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  7. ^ "ASAP Rocky Returns with New Single 'HIGHJACK' Ft. Jessica Pratt: Listen". HipHop-N-More. August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Rose, Jordan. "ASAP Rocky Talks Album Details, Potential Rihanna Collab, and Directing Beats By Dre Ad". Complex. Complex Networks. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Yoo, Noah (May 19, 2021). "A$AP Rocky Says Morrissey Is On His New Album All Smiles". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Li, Joyce (July 28, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Previews New Tyler, the Creator Collab at 'Don't be Dumb' Listening Party". Hypebeast. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  11. ^ Diaz, Angel (June 24, 2024). "A$AP Rocky Drops the Release Date for New Album 'Don't Be Dumb'". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  12. ^ William Cowen, Trace (August 2, 2024). "ASAP Rocky Takes Issue With Those Who 'Stole the Flow' and 'Want My Wife Bad' on New Song "Highjack"". Complex. Retrieved August 3, 2024.