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ASAP Rocky is aware of good music takes time. He’s courting Rihanna, in any case, who nonetheless hasn’t launched a follow-up to ANTI. In an interview with GQ on Friday (Feb. 28), the Harlem rapper grouped himself, the mom of his two youngsters, and Frank Ocean amongst “individuals who actually take their time to place out timeless items.”
Rocky was, in fact, speaking about his long-awaited fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which has been caught in limbo for about 4 years now. “The reality of the matter is followers, they’re ravenous. And I do not assume that any of us — it is quite a few artists, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, DeAngelo, Rihanna, whoever,” he advised the publication.
“I do not assume they’re placing out music to remain related, to remain culturally related, to stick with the occasions, or simply to have a dick-swinging contest,” the “Vogue Killa” rapper added. “I feel extra so these specific individuals have a fan base that’s like realistically ravenous. And the reality of the matter is that they should be fed.”
Don’t Be Dumb has been pushed again greater than as soon as, with the most important holdup being Rocky’s prison trial for 2 gun assault prices. Fortunately, he appears able to lastly let it go: “I’m uninterested in saying that the plate is nearly prepared. It’s sizzling, y’all!”
When Is ASAP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Coming Out?
Naturally, the “Vogue Killa” rapper didn’t give a precise launch date — in all probability to keep away from disappointing followers once more if issues don’t go as deliberate. Nevertheless, he does have a Rolling Loud California efficiency developing in mid-March, so possibly we may get one other pre-release single like “HIGHJACK” or “Ruby Rosary.”
Rolling Loud co-founder Tariq Cherif hinted that the LP would drop “earlier than the [festival],” however with time operating out, that’s trying much less and fewer possible. Who is aware of, although. Perhaps we’ll get Rocky’s album by the top of the primary quarter, after which, hopefully, Rihanna and Frank Ocean someday within the close to future.