The style and video direction for the title track are no surprise; black and white format, camera close-ups and mainly focused on Mayers’ unique sense of style, and topped with luxurious and bling-bling accessories (grill).
The song however is an interesting contrast of style between the verse and chorus. Sung, the chorus has a catchy and pleasant touch with a Pharrell-like high-pitched melody, whereas the verses create a cold atmosphere with a ruthless flow. Somehow ASAP makes it work and keeps us wanting more.
“I’m not doing songs to compete with nobody, that’s why I’m winning.”
The 24-year old rapper and video director seems to have a lot of things going for him at the moment, including an uncontaminated vision of the music industry and a growing passion for fashion.
Plus, the album is set to include guest appearances from Santigold, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson and many more. Say no more.
TAGS: A$AP Worldwide, Action Bronson, ASAP MOB, ASAP ROCKY, Drake, kendrick lamar, Long Live A$AP, Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, Santigold
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Harlem native, Rakim Mayers, publicly known as A$AP ROCKY, will be releasing his well-awaited debut album “LONG.LIVE.A$AP” on January 15th 2013, on A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records.
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beautiful work! posters for posterity!2
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This list is one of the best of restaurants around England.7
... Tilda is like kristen mcmenamy - magic in everything8
the tilda shoot is magic.9
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LOL this is such a frumpy campaign. Raquel Zimmermann looks so awkward dancing those bad bad moves. WWTT??? a.k.a What Were They Thinking?