A$AP Rocky Talks Debut Album

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A$AP Rocky has revealed more details about his debut album, which will include appearances from Lana Del Rey and Santigold.

One of most hyped MCs to hit the rap world in some time, A$AP Rocky’s mixtapes have showcased an artist who is not afraid to think outside the box. Recently unveiling another instalment, the rapper is now seemingly looking towards his debut studio album.

Currently in the studio, A$AP Rocky took time out to speak to Billboard’s hip hop-centric offshoot The Juice. The album will seemingly feature plenty of collaborations, with both Lana Del Rey and Santigold scheduled to feature.

“I first had had a crush on her from seeing her on the Internet – I fell in love with her voice the first time I heard it. I probably heard it in July, August for the first time, I think it was ‘Blue Jeans.’ And from then on, I’m like… I love her!”

“Mind you, we never even spoke to each other, and then in Complex (magazine), when she said I was her favorite rapper, I was like, ‘Oh fuck no, man. I gotta work with her! My dream girl acknowledges me!'”

Elsewhere, A$AP Rocky reflected on the calibre of artist who will be making appearances on his debut album. “I’m also working with Santigold, Pharrell, Hit-Boy – a few people, man. It’s getting crazy,” he said.

Signing off, A$AP Rocky insisted that he is simply grateful to get a shot at making his own album. “I don’t plan on being the best rapper alive or the worst rapper alive, or even consider (myself) as a rapper”.

“I just want to be an artist and do my best, and be a great businessman, an entrepreneur that paves the way for people, for generations to come behind me. I just want to have longevity and create a legacy for me and my boys.”

A$AP Rocky is set to deliver his debut album this year.

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