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'''''Long. Live. ASAP''''' (stylized as '''''LONG.LIVE.A$AP''''') is the debut [[studio album]] by American rapper [[ASAP Rocky]]. It was released on January 15, 2013, by ASAP Worldwide, [[Polo Grounds Music]] and [[RCA Records]]. |
'''''Long. Live. ASAP''''' (stylized as '''''LONG.LIVE.A$AP''''') is the debut [[studio album]] by American rapper [[ASAP Rocky]]. It was released on January 15, 2013, by ASAP Worldwide, [[Polo Grounds Music]] and [[RCA Records]]. Rocky enlisted the [[guest appearance]]s from [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Schoolboy Q]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Big K.R.I.T.]], [[Santigold]], [[Overdoz]], [[Yelawolf]], [[Florence Welch]], [[Danny Brown]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Joey Badass]], [[Gunplay (rapper)|Gunplay]] and [[ASAP Ferg]], also Rocky produced mostly through the entire album (under the [[pseudonym]] LORD FLACKO), alongside Hector Delgado, [[Hit-Boy]], [[Clams Casino (musician)|Clams Casino]], [[Jim Jonsin]], [[T-Minus (record producer)|T-Minus]], [[Danger Mouse (musician)|Danger Mouse]], [[40 (producer)|40]], [[Skrillex]] and [[Emile Haynie]], among other high-profile [[record producer]]s. |
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The album was |
The album was promoted with four [[single (music)|single]]s — "[[Goldie (song)|Goldie]]", "[[Fuckin' Problems]]" featuring 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, "[[Wild for the Night]]" featuring Skrillex and [[Birdy Nam Nam]], and "[[Fashion Killa]]" — and Rocky's Long. Live. ASAP national tour with rappers Schoolboy Q and Danny Brown. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, and charted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in the United States. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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In May 2011, Rocky quit selling drugs and decided to |
In May 2011, Rocky quit selling drugs and decided to be focusing on his rap career.<ref name="Caramanica">{{cite news|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=October 13, 2011|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/arts/music/asap-rocky-new-york-rapper-with-a-hint-of-elsewhere.html?pagewanted=all|title=Thinking Globally, Rapping Locally|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|location=New York|page=C1|accessdate=June 2, 2012}}</ref> Once he released a [[music video]] for his song, called "Purple Swag", the video garnered some internet buzz and some attention from record labels, despite negative feedback from his native hip hop scene in New York.<ref name="Caramanica"/> He was courted by several labels, including the [[RCA Records|RCA]]-distributed [[Polo Grounds Music]].<ref name="Ramirez"/> However, he held off from any deal with a label, instead wanting to explore other pursuits.<ref name="Ramirez">{{cite journal|last=Ramirez|first=Erika|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/465312/aap-rocky-talks-upcoming-projects-3-million-deal-aap-worldwide|title=A$AP Rocky Talks Upcoming Projects, $3 Million Deal & ASAP WorldWide Signings|journal=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 4, 2011|accessdate=February 15, 2012}}</ref> Rocky later met the president of Polo Grounds Bryan Leach, who is also a Harlem native, subsequently spent time of both of them talking about music and lifestyles.<ref name="Ramirez"/> |
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In August 2011, Rocky following a music video for the song "Peso", which first appeared on internet [[blog]]s and eventually received radio airplay on New York City's [[WQHT|Hot 97]].<ref name="Caramanica"/> The song also earned him respect in the New York scene, of which he later said, "It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant".<ref name="Caramanica"/> After a bidding war among labels, Rocky signed a record deal with Polo Grounds and RCA on October 14,<ref name="Ramirez"/><ref name="Coleman">{{cite web|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=October 14, 2011|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2011/10/14/asap-rocky-signs-record-deal-with-polo-grounds-musicrca-records/|title=A$AP Rocky Signs Record Deal With Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records|publisher=Hip-Hop Wired|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> a week after RCA's parent label, [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]], absorbed [[Jive Records|Jive]], [[J Records|J]] and [[Arista Records|Arista]] into RCA itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/44230-arista-jive-and-j-labels-shut-down/|title=Arista, Jive, and J Labels Shut Down|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=June 2, 2016}}</ref> It was worth $3 million, with $1.7 million for his solo work and $1.3 million to fund his company ASAP Worldwide.<ref name="Adaso">{{cite web|last=Adaso|first=Henry|url=http://rap.about.com/od/artists/p/Asap-Rocky-Bio.htm|title=A$AP Rocky Biography|work=''[[About.com]]''|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> Rocky said that he sought a "bigger platform" for him and his collective with the deal.<ref name="Coleman"/> His first studio album will be planned to be under the deal, but it allowed him to continue releasing mixtapes through [[RED Distribution]].<ref name="Coleman"/> |
In August 2011, Rocky following a music video for the song, "Peso", which was first appeared on internet [[blog]]s and eventually received radio airplay on New York City's [[WQHT|Hot 97]].<ref name="Caramanica"/> The song also earned him respect in the New York scene, of which he later said, "It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant".<ref name="Caramanica"/> After a bidding war among labels, Rocky signed a record deal with Polo Grounds and RCA on October 14,<ref name="Ramirez"/><ref name="Coleman">{{cite web|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=October 14, 2011|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2011/10/14/asap-rocky-signs-record-deal-with-polo-grounds-musicrca-records/|title=A$AP Rocky Signs Record Deal With Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records|publisher=Hip-Hop Wired|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> after a week after RCA's parent label, [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]], absorbed [[Jive Records|Jive]], [[J Records|J]] and [[Arista Records|Arista]] into RCA itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/44230-arista-jive-and-j-labels-shut-down/|title=Arista, Jive, and J Labels Shut Down|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=June 2, 2016}}</ref> It was worth $3 million, with $1.7 million for his solo work and $1.3 million to fund his company ASAP Worldwide.<ref name="Adaso">{{cite web|last=Adaso|first=Henry|url=http://rap.about.com/od/artists/p/Asap-Rocky-Bio.htm|title=A$AP Rocky Biography|work=''[[About.com]]''|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> Rocky said that he sought a "bigger platform" for him and his collective with the deal.<ref name="Coleman"/> His first studio album will be planned to be under the deal, but it allowed him to continue releasing mixtapes through [[RED Distribution]].<ref name="Coleman"/> |
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== Recording and production == |
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In an interview with MTV, [[record producer|production group]] The KickDrums spoke about their collaboration with Rocky and singer [[Lana Del Rey]]. They admitted that the collaboration was Fitts' one of their members' idea.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|last=Mlynar|first=Philip|title=KickDrums Talk Lana Del Rey/A$AP Rocky Collaboration|url=http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/04/03/the-kickdrums-lana-del-rey-asap-rocky-interview/|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|accessdate=25 September 2012}}</ref> Del Rey and his production background, Fitts said: <blockquote>"...she's a fan of hip-hop, and he's a fan of hers, and the beat managed to just kinda bring them together. That's actually the idea of this whole tape, the [[cross-genre|genre-bending]] that we as the KickDrums naturally do, 'cause we grew up with a bunch of different influences, like listening to everything from [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] and [[Pink Floyd]], [[Radiohead]] to [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jay Z]]."<ref name=mtv/></blockquote> |
In an interview with MTV, [[record producer|production group]] The KickDrums spoke about their collaboration with Rocky and singer [[Lana Del Rey]]. They admitted that the collaboration was Fitts' one of their members' idea.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|last=Mlynar|first=Philip|title=KickDrums Talk Lana Del Rey/A$AP Rocky Collaboration|url=http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/04/03/the-kickdrums-lana-del-rey-asap-rocky-interview/|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|accessdate=25 September 2012}}</ref> Del Rey and his production background, Fitts said: <blockquote>"...she's a fan of hip-hop, and he's a fan of hers, and the beat managed to just kinda bring them together. That's actually the idea of this whole tape, the [[cross-genre|genre-bending]] that we as the KickDrums naturally do, 'cause we grew up with a bunch of different influences, like listening to everything from [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] and [[Pink Floyd]], [[Radiohead]] to [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jay Z]]."<ref name=mtv/></blockquote> |
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The track |
The collaborative track between Rocky and Del Rey was intended for a mixtape release to display the KickDrums production. However, it was omitted from Rocky's debut album, after Sony Music Group and [[Interscope Records]] both enjoyed the track. KickDrums respected the decision and agreed to give the track to Rocky for his debut album. Previously, though, the unfinished song had been [[internet leak|intentionally leaked online]], and KickDrums were alarmed by the impact and attention it had already received.<ref name=mtv/> Rocky described Del Rey as his "dream girl", after the two co-starred in Del Rey's [[music video]] for "[[National Anthem (Lana Del Rey song)|National Anthem]]", where he plays ex-president, [[John F. Kennedy]]. The track however did not make the final track list. |
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The song "[[1 Train (song)|1 Train]]" features an ensemble of young rappers such as [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Joey Badass]], [[Yelawolf]], [[Danny Brown]], [[Action Bronson]] and [[Big K.R.I.T.]] Rocky has described the song as "I wanted to make a posse cut that felt like an original '90s underground track, and I didn't have to tell anyone what to do." He also said he "took it upon myself to feature all the people who I respect as artists of my generation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/01/16/which-rapper-has-the-best-verse-on-aap-rockys-1-train/#more-68545|title=Poll: Which Rapper Has The Best Verse On A$AP Rocky's '1 Train'?}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> He also said his favorite verse is K.R.I.T.'s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22552/title.a-ap-rocky-says-big-k-r-i-t-has-the-best-verse-on-1-train-|title=A$AP Rocky Says Big K.R.I.T. Has The Best Verse On "1 Train"}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> |
The song "[[1 Train (song)|1 Train]]" features an ensemble of young rappers such as [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Joey Badass]], [[Yelawolf]], [[Danny Brown]], [[Action Bronson]] and [[Big K.R.I.T.]] Rocky has described the song as "I wanted to make a posse cut that felt like an original '90s underground track, and I didn't have to tell anyone what to do." He also said he "took it upon myself to feature all the people who I respect as artists of my generation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/01/16/which-rapper-has-the-best-verse-on-aap-rockys-1-train/#more-68545|title=Poll: Which Rapper Has The Best Verse On A$AP Rocky's '1 Train'?}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> He also said his favorite verse is K.R.I.T.'s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22552/title.a-ap-rocky-says-big-k-r-i-t-has-the-best-verse-on-1-train-|title=A$AP Rocky Says Big K.R.I.T. Has The Best Verse On "1 Train"}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> |
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The [[remix]] to Rocky's song, "Pretty Flacko" |
The [[remix]] to Rocky's song, "Pretty Flacko" featuring [[Gucci Mane]], [[Waka Flocka Flame]] and [[Pharrell Williams]], was originally going to be included on the album. However, it has been removed due to his feud with the producer of the song [[SpaceGhostPurrp]]. It would be included for free along with the album preorder on Rocky's official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.23210/title.aap-rocky-f-waka-flocka-flame-gucci-mane-pharrell-pretty-flacko-remix|title=A$AP Rocky f. Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane & Pharrell – Pretty Flacko Remix}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> |
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Additional production was handled by ASAP Ty Beats, Soufien3000, Clams Casino, Friendzone, Joey Fatts, Hector Delgado, V Don, Jonathan "MP" Williams and self-production from Rocky as LORD FLACKO.<ref name=xxl>{{cite web|title=A$AP Rocky's LongLiveA$AP Pushed Back to Halloween|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/08/aap-rockysloveliveaap-pushed-back-to-halloween/|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|publisher=[[Harris Publications]]|accessdate=26 September 2012}}</ref> |
Additional production was handled by ASAP Ty Beats, Soufien3000, Clams Casino, Friendzone, Joey Fatts, Hector Delgado, V Don, Jonathan "MP" Williams and self-production from Rocky as LORD FLACKO.<ref name=xxl>{{cite web|title=A$AP Rocky's LongLiveA$AP Pushed Back to Halloween|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/08/aap-rockysloveliveaap-pushed-back-to-halloween/|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|publisher=[[Harris Publications]]|accessdate=26 September 2012}}</ref> |
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== Singles == |
== Singles == |
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The album's first [[ |
The album's first [[Single (music)|single]], called "[[Goldie (song)|Goldie]]" was released on April 30, 2012. The song was produced by [[Hit-Boy]].<ref name=goldie>{{cite news|last=Cragg|first=Michael|title=New music: A$AP Rocky – Goldie|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/apr/18/asap-rocky-goldie|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|accessdate=26 September 2012|location=London|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref> For the song, Hit-Boy wanted to play off Rocky's laid-back style of rapping, accompanied by intentional vocal distortions, to produce a sound bordering along comatose. Beneath the beat, Hit-Boy added a reverberating chant meant to add a sinister atmosphere to the track.<ref name=goldie/> "Goldie" peaked at number 65 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/275210/aap-rocky/chart?f=367|title=A$AP Rocky – Chart history}}</ref> ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' named the song at number 30 on a list of the best 50 songs of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-50-best-songs-of-2012/asap-rocky-goldie|title=30. A$AP Rocky "Goldie" – The 50 Best Songs of 2012}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> On May 3, 2012, the music video was released for "Goldie".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/05/03/video-asap-rocky-goldie/ |title=Video: A$AP Rocky – 'Goldie' |work=Rap-Up |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> |
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On October 25, 2012, Rocky and [[Kendrick Lamar]] premiered the album's second single, "[[Fuckin' Problems]]", live on tour in [[Oakland, California]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pelly|first=Jenn|title=Watch A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar Do "Fuckin' Problems" Live Together on Stage in Oakland|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/48355-watch-aap-rocky-and-kendrick-lamar-do-fuckin-problems-live-together-on-stage-in-oakland/|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref> The song was released on that day to iTunes |
On October 25, 2012, Rocky and [[Kendrick Lamar]] premiered the album's second single, called "[[Fuckin' Problems]]", during live on tour in [[Oakland, California]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pelly|first=Jenn|title=Watch A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar Do "Fuckin' Problems" Live Together on Stage in Oakland|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/48355-watch-aap-rocky-and-kendrick-lamar-do-fuckin-problems-live-together-on-stage-in-oakland/|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref> The song was released on that day to iTunes. The song features guest appearances from rappers [[2 Chainz]], Kendrick Lamar and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]. The song charted on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], peaking at number 8. ''Billboard'' labeled the production on the record's second single, "Fuckin' Problems", as a "new scorcher".<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|title=A$AP Rocky Teams With Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar on 'F--kin' Problem'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/474573/aap-rocky-teams-with-drake-2-chainz-kendrick-lamar-on-f-kin|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=28 October 2012}}</ref> To produce the beat, Rocky recruited Noah "40" Shebib, who co-produced it along with Drake under the [[pseudonym]] C. Papi.<ref name=billboard/> On December 3, 2012, the music video was released for "Fuckin' Problems" featuring 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake.<ref name="rap-up1"/> |
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The track "[[Wild for the Night]]" was released as the album's second promotional single on January 11, 2013. The single listed both [[Skrillex]] and [[Birdy Nam Nam]] as featured guests, although the only guest listed on the album is Skrillex who produced the track |
The track "[[Wild for the Night]]" was first released as the album's second promotional single on January 11, 2013. The single listed both [[Skrillex]] and [[Birdy Nam Nam]] as featured guests, although the only guest listed on the album is Skrillex, who produced the track, alongside with Birdy Nam Nam, who later [[remix]]ed it with Rocky as LORD FLACKO.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/asvpxrocky/wild-for-the-night|title=Wild For The Night by asvpxrocky on SoundCloud – Hear the world's sounds}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-rocky-talks-next-single-1train-and-more-video.8956.html|title=ASAP Rocky Videos – Talks Next Single, "1Train" & More}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref> On March 26, 2013, the song was officially released to [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic crossover]] radio as the album's third single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | |publisher=All Access |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> The music video for "Wild For The Night" was released on March 25, 2013, and was shot in the Dominican Republic, with Skrillex and featured cameos from the ASAP Mob.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/a-ap-rocky-skrillex-are-wild-for-the-night-20130326 |title=AAP Rocky, Skrillex Are 'Wild for the Night' – Video |work=Rolling Stone |date=2013-03-26 |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> The song has since peaked at number 82 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/275210/aap-rocky/chart?f=379|title=A$AP Rocky – Chart history}}</ref> |
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The album's fourth single, |
The album's fourth and final single, called "[[Fashion Killa]]" was released on June 17, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asvpxrocky.com/news/listen-to-aap-rockys-fashion-killa/ |title=A$AP Rocky | Listen To A$AP Rocky's "Fashion Killa" |work=asvpxrocky |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> On September 23, 2013, the music video for "Fashion Killa" premiered on ''[[106 & Park]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/09/25/video-asap-rocky-fashion-killa-starring-rihanna/ |title=Video: A$AP Rocky – 'Fashion Killa' (Starring Rihanna) |work=Rap-Up |date=2010-10-18 |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> In November 2013, "Fashion Killa" was serviced to [[urban contemporary]] radio in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.promoonly.com/listings/view.php?issueid=14807|title=View Listing}}</ref> |
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=== Promotional singles === |
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Long. Live. ASAP (stylized as LONG.LIVE.A$AP) is the debut studio album by American rapper ASAP Rocky. It was released on January 15, 2013, by ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. Rocky enlisted the guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, 2 Chainz, Drake, Big K.R.I.T., Santigold, Overdoz, Yelawolf, Florence Welch, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Joey Badass, Gunplay and ASAP Ferg, also Rocky produced mostly through the entire album (under the pseudonym LORD FLACKO), alongside Hector Delgado, Hit-Boy, Clams Casino, Jim Jonsin, T-Minus, Danger Mouse, 40, Skrillex and Emile Haynie, among other high-profile record producers.
The album was promoted with four singles — "Goldie", "Fuckin' Problems" featuring 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, "Wild for the Night" featuring Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam, and "Fashion Killa" — and Rocky's Long. Live. ASAP national tour with rappers Schoolboy Q and Danny Brown. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, and charted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Background
In May 2011, Rocky quit selling drugs and decided to be focusing on his rap career.[3] Once he released a music video for his song, called "Purple Swag", the video garnered some internet buzz and some attention from record labels, despite negative feedback from his native hip hop scene in New York.[3] He was courted by several labels, including the RCA-distributed Polo Grounds Music.[4] However, he held off from any deal with a label, instead wanting to explore other pursuits.[4] Rocky later met the president of Polo Grounds Bryan Leach, who is also a Harlem native, subsequently spent time of both of them talking about music and lifestyles.[4]
In August 2011, Rocky following a music video for the song, "Peso", which was first appeared on internet blogs and eventually received radio airplay on New York City's Hot 97.[3] The song also earned him respect in the New York scene, of which he later said, "It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant".[3] After a bidding war among labels, Rocky signed a record deal with Polo Grounds and RCA on October 14,[4][5] after a week after RCA's parent label, Sony Music, absorbed Jive, J and Arista into RCA itself.[6] It was worth $3 million, with $1.7 million for his solo work and $1.3 million to fund his company ASAP Worldwide.[7] Rocky said that he sought a "bigger platform" for him and his collective with the deal.[5] His first studio album will be planned to be under the deal, but it allowed him to continue releasing mixtapes through RED Distribution.[5]
Recording and production
In an interview with MTV, production group The KickDrums spoke about their collaboration with Rocky and singer Lana Del Rey. They admitted that the collaboration was Fitts' one of their members' idea.[8] Del Rey and his production background, Fitts said:
"...she's a fan of hip-hop, and he's a fan of hers, and the beat managed to just kinda bring them together. That's actually the idea of this whole tape, the genre-bending that we as the KickDrums naturally do, 'cause we grew up with a bunch of different influences, like listening to everything from Nirvana and Pink Floyd, Radiohead to Dr. Dre and Jay Z."[8]
The collaborative track between Rocky and Del Rey was intended for a mixtape release to display the KickDrums production. However, it was omitted from Rocky's debut album, after Sony Music Group and Interscope Records both enjoyed the track. KickDrums respected the decision and agreed to give the track to Rocky for his debut album. Previously, though, the unfinished song had been intentionally leaked online, and KickDrums were alarmed by the impact and attention it had already received.[8] Rocky described Del Rey as his "dream girl", after the two co-starred in Del Rey's music video for "National Anthem", where he plays ex-president, John F. Kennedy. The track however did not make the final track list.
The song "1 Train" features an ensemble of young rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and Big K.R.I.T. Rocky has described the song as "I wanted to make a posse cut that felt like an original '90s underground track, and I didn't have to tell anyone what to do." He also said he "took it upon myself to feature all the people who I respect as artists of my generation."[9] He also said his favorite verse is K.R.I.T.'s.[10]
The remix to Rocky's song, "Pretty Flacko" featuring Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame and Pharrell Williams, was originally going to be included on the album. However, it has been removed due to his feud with the producer of the song SpaceGhostPurrp. It would be included for free along with the album preorder on Rocky's official website.[11]
Additional production was handled by ASAP Ty Beats, Soufien3000, Clams Casino, Friendzone, Joey Fatts, Hector Delgado, V Don, Jonathan "MP" Williams and self-production from Rocky as LORD FLACKO.[12]
Release and promotion
The album was to be officially released on September 11, 2012, but was pushed back to Halloween 2012,[12][13] then delayed further,[14] to the first quarter of 2013, to put finishing touches on it;[15] copyright holders have stalled to grant permission for the use of particular samples on the album, and Rocky refuses to omit them.[16] With MTV, Rocky said on the topic: "The issue with my album is I got things on it that's so out of this world that it's taking so long to get mastered. That's the issue, and I refuse to take anything off. It's complete. Everything is being mastered and cleared right now...It's just so hard to get things cleared, because you got to find people to clear samples".[15]
In 2012, Rocky embarked on his Long. Live. ASAP tour with Schoolboy Q and Danny Brown. The tour was designed to promote the album when it was scheduled for a September release date.[17][18][19]
On December 3, 2012, while premiering his video for "Fuckin Problems", ASAP announced that his album would be released on January 15, 2013.[20] A music video for the album's title track premiered on MTV on December 23, 2012.[21] To celebrate his album release he performed at The Hole in downtown New York City along with his group ASAP Mob. His iPhone was also stolen at the event.[22]
Singles
The album's first single, called "Goldie" was released on April 30, 2012. The song was produced by Hit-Boy.[23] For the song, Hit-Boy wanted to play off Rocky's laid-back style of rapping, accompanied by intentional vocal distortions, to produce a sound bordering along comatose. Beneath the beat, Hit-Boy added a reverberating chant meant to add a sinister atmosphere to the track.[23] "Goldie" peaked at number 65 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[24] Complex named the song at number 30 on a list of the best 50 songs of 2012.[25] On May 3, 2012, the music video was released for "Goldie".[26]
On October 25, 2012, Rocky and Kendrick Lamar premiered the album's second single, called "Fuckin' Problems", during live on tour in Oakland, California.[27] The song was released on that day to iTunes. The song features guest appearances from rappers 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The song charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 8. Billboard labeled the production on the record's second single, "Fuckin' Problems", as a "new scorcher".[28] To produce the beat, Rocky recruited Noah "40" Shebib, who co-produced it along with Drake under the pseudonym C. Papi.[28] On December 3, 2012, the music video was released for "Fuckin' Problems" featuring 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake.[20]
The track "Wild for the Night" was first released as the album's second promotional single on January 11, 2013. The single listed both Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam as featured guests, although the only guest listed on the album is Skrillex, who produced the track, alongside with Birdy Nam Nam, who later remixed it with Rocky as LORD FLACKO.[29][30] On March 26, 2013, the song was officially released to rhythmic crossover radio as the album's third single.[31] The music video for "Wild For The Night" was released on March 25, 2013, and was shot in the Dominican Republic, with Skrillex and featured cameos from the ASAP Mob.[32] The song has since peaked at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[33]
The album's fourth and final single, called "Fashion Killa" was released on June 17, 2013.[34] On September 23, 2013, the music video for "Fashion Killa" premiered on 106 & Park.[35] In November 2013, "Fashion Killa" was serviced to urban contemporary radio in the United States.[36]
Promotional singles
The first promotional single was the album's title track "Long Live ASAP", which also serves as the opening track on the album. It was produced by both Jim Jonsin, Rico Love and co-produced by Finatik N Zac, Frank Romano and Rocky himself as LORD FLACKO, it was released for streaming in December 18, 2012.[37] On December 23, 2012, the music video was released for "Long Live ASAP".[38]
Other songs
On November 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Angels".[39] On November 12, 2013, the music video was released for "Phoenix", dubed as a short film it was written by Italian actress Asia Argento along with Italian director Francesco Carrozzini, it stars actor Michael K. Williams and model Joan Smalls.[40]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.0/10[41] |
Metacritic | 75/100[42] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment Weekly | A[44] |
The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Los Angeles Times | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MSN Music | B+[47] |
NME | 7/10[48] |
Pitchfork | 8.5/10[49] |
Rolling Stone | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Slant Magazine | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin | 5/10[52] |
Long. Live. ASAP received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 75, based on 40 reviews.[42] Chris DeVille of The A.V. Club called it "an aesthetic marvel, fully realized and unmistakably distinct."[53] Simon Vozick-Levinson of Rolling Stone wrote that it "ups the ante" musically "without losing what made the [mixtape] compelling."[50] Pitchfork's Jayson Greene praised Rocky's "malleability", writing that he "sounds natural in every setting", and called the album "a triumph of craft and curation, preserving Rocky's immaculate taste while smartly upgrading his sound."[49]
Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly viewed that Rocky turns "radio-baller clichés ... into contagious comic relief",[44] and Simon Price of The Independent wrote that "Rocky's rhymes are believable when reminiscing about growing up poor. And when he slides into sexism, at least he's funny with it."[54] AllMusic's David Jeffries described him as "rap's Jim Morrison, offering an accessible, attractive, and brutish journey into darkness while remaining true to his spirit."[43] Chris Kelly of Fact commented that he has "an ear for captivating beats whose lyrical shortcomings can be glossed over with healthy servings of charisma and panache."[55] Lucy Jones from NME stated that "Rocky's debut is full of superb moments and offers a rich tasting menu of unique sounds."[48] In a mixed review, Slant Magazine's Jesse Cataldo felt that the album still finds Rocky "routinely underplaying material that demands a strong anchoring presence and refusing to push his lyrical focus beyond the usual hackneyed tropes."[51]
Alexis Petridis of The Guardian called its music "frequently thrilling", but found the lyrics occasionally "boring".[45] David Amidon from PopMatters found it relatively "safe" compared to other "cloud rap" offerings and stated, "He's still a great talent vocally, but it remains to be seen if he can match his voice with his pen."[56] Andrew Nosnitsky of Spin found Rocky's lyrics superficial and clichéd, writing that "there's no personal narrative or identity here to compensate for the hollowness of his craft."[52] Writing for MSN Music, Robert Christgau said "the beat hooks" only on "six highly listenable, casually unmatched tracks" and wrote of Rocky, "Skillfully but never dazzlingly, congenially but never charismatically, with entertainment value added by a screwed-and-chopped alter ego, Rocky raps over the music without saying a damn thing older, meaner, and sharper rappers haven't said before."[47]
Accolades
Long. Live. ASAP was named the seventh best hip hop album of 2013 by Exclaim!.[57] Complex ranked it at number 19 on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013.[58] Pigeons & Planes positioned it at number 25 on their list of the best albums of 2013.[59] Pitchfork placed it at number 39 on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013.[60]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 139,000 copies in the United States.[61] As of April 17, 2013, the album had sold 312,000 copies in the United States.[62] As of April 30, 2015, the album has sold 518,000 in the United States.[63] On April 29, 2016, the album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 1,000,000 units in the United States.[64]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Long Live ASAP" |
| 4:49 | |
2. | "Goldie" |
| Hit-Boy | 3:12 |
3. | "PMW (All I Really Need)" (featuring Schoolboy Q) | 3:54 | ||
4. | "LVL" |
| Clams Casino | 3:40 |
5. | "Hell" (featuring Santigold) |
| Clams Casino | 3:51 |
6. | "Pain" (featuring Overdoz) |
| Soufien3000 | 3:53 |
7. | "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) | 3:53 | ||
8. | "Wild for the Night" (featuring Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam) |
| 3:29 | |
9. | "1 Train" (featuring Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and Big K.R.I.T.) |
| Hit-Boy | 6:12 |
10. | "Fashion Killa" |
|
| 3:56 |
11. | "Phoenix" |
| Danger Mouse | 3:53 |
12. | "Suddenly" |
|
| 4:30 |
Total length: | 49:15 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
13. | "Jodye" | Mayers |
| 4:20 |
14. | "Ghetto Symphony" (featuring Gunplay and ASAP Ferg) |
|
| 3:57 |
15. | "Angels" |
| Amsterdam | 3:48 |
16. | "I Come Apart" (featuring Florence Welch) |
|
| 3:37 |
Total length: | 61:25 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
17. | "Pretty Flacko (Remix)" (featuring Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame and Pharrell) | SpaceGhostPurrp | 4:17 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
17. | "Purple Swag (Remix)" (featuring Paul Wall, Bun B and Killa Kyleon) |
| ASAP Ty Beats | 4:12 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- The asvpxrocky.com pre-order contains an instant download of a remix of the track "Pretty Flacko" featuring Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame and Pharrell.[66]
- "LVL" features uncredited vocals from American indie rock band Haim[67]
Personnel
Credits for Long. Live. ASAP adapted from AllMusic.[68]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Canada (Music Canada)[90] | Gold | 40,000^ |
Poland (ZPAV)[91] | Gold | 0* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[92] | Silver | 60,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[93] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- List of number-one albums of 2013 (Canada)
- List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 2013
- List of Billboard number-one R&B/hip-hop albums of 2013
- List of Billboard number-one rap albums of 2013
- List of UK R&B Albums Chart number ones of 2013
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External links
- "Long. Live. ASAP". at AnyDecentMusic?
- ""Decoded: A$AP Rocky 'Long.Live.A$AP'"". at Life+Times