A$AP Rocky boasts an incredible discography, from his 2011 debut Live.Love.ASAP to his ultra-experimental, Testing. These days, we’re anticipating the release of his next studio album. He dropped a few notable solo singles in the past few years including, “Babushka Boi,” “D.M.B,” “Shi*ttin’ Me,” and “Same Problems?” The latter appears to be the first single for his new album. Rocky performed the song for the first time at Amazon Music Live in December 2022. During an interview around this time, he said he finished the album while confirming ALL $MILES as the title. As we wait for the album’s rollout to begin, we have ranked the previous entries in his discography.
4. TESTING (2018)
Though it’s not A$AP Rocky’s best album, it’s easily his most creative — and divisive. “A$AP Forever” marked the first single from the album, though the remix featuring Kid Cudi and T.I. appeared on the official tracklist. “Praise The Lord (Da Shine)” is easily one of the album’s most successful songs, thanks to the hypnotizing flute melody and bouncy flows from Rocky and Skepta. Rocky took a risks across the album, experimenting with different sounds and textures, leading to both praise and criticism. With features ranging from a jail call from Kodak Black to a rare appearance from Frank Ocean, there are plenty of noteworthy moments all over the album.
3. LONG. LIVE.A$AP (2013)
This was A$AP Rocky’s debut album and for some, his best. This album captured various soundscapes that Rocky thrives in and truly had something for many types of rap fans. “1Train” brought together seven lyrical heavyweights at the time while “Wild for the Night” banked on the popularity of dubstep to create a quintessential party rap banger. Meanwhile, tracks like “LVL” and “Pain” found Rocky back in the hazy, psychedelic-esque rap he was known for. “Phoenix” found him focusing his technical proficiencies and lyricism through internal rhyme schemes. Rocky showcased his diversity across the album and his ability to effortlessly adapt to a range of production styles. Some of Rocky’s references are dated/show his immaturity but that doesn’t stop the project from being a time capsule of his career.
2. AT. LONG. LAST. A$AP (2015)
This album was released after the passing of Rocky’s friend and mentor, A$AP Yams. Across the album, Rocky showcased his maturity as he detailed navigating through fame and the loss of his close friend. However, it also further showcased Rocky’s unmatched ear for production highlighted through the arrangement and beat switches. “Back Home” stands as one of the best, though overlooked, songs in his discography. Rocky’s verse shows him flowing at an elite level and the Yasiin Bey feature that follows it, while short, still resonates with listeners.
1. Live.Love.A$AP (2011)
Though not an album, Live.Love.A$AP remains an integral part of A$AP Rocky’s discography. Deemed as “cloud rap,” his debut project introduced the world to his “trill” sound that merged East Coast sensibilities with Houston’s chopped-n-screwed sound. Production from his day 1 collaborator Clams Casino ensured the hazy psychedelic sound is cohesive across the project. However, it was A$AP Ty Beats that produced the break-out singles, Purple Swag” and “Peso.” Only in 2022 did the project find its way to streaming services. When this happened, the project was re-released with a song titled “Sandman” which was recorded around 2019. Much to the approval of listeners, it fits right into the tracklist.
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