New Music: A$AP Ferg – “Floor Seats” [LISTEN]

The latest chapter in a summer hot streak that has the potential to captivate the game, Harlem’s A$AP Ferg is back with “Floor Seats,” the latest single off of his upcoming album of the same name.

Complete with a new visual, Ferg represents heavily for his Uptown surroundings all while accompanied by a bevy on his BMX biking contemporaries on the Harlem streets in an engrossing visual reminiscent of the Ruff Ryders.

Listen an watch below.

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New Music: A$AP Ferg – “Wigs” Feat. City Girls & Antha [LISTEN]

A$AP Ferg popped in on Zane Lowe’s earlier this morning to drop his new single featuring the City Girls and ANTHA, “Wigs.” The new track carries the upbeat vibes City Girls’ fire track “Act Up,” and is sure to be a summer anthem for the ladies. On top of dropping his first piece of work since Still Striving in 2017, the Harlem rapper leaked to Lowe that he’s finished his upcoming album, called Floor Seats, which is set to release soon. While explaining the title of the album Ferg stated,

“It’s the floor seats to my life… A lot of people, they see artists and famous people sitting on the floor, but they don’t know what it’s like, they don’t know what the VIP access is like, and that’s what I’m giving people on this album, is the VIP access to my life.”

Ferg also adds that he has been working hard on his new music and plans to unleash a ton of work, including music videos, in the coming months.

Listen to “Wigs” below.

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A$AP Rocky Reveals Release Date For Forthcoming Album ‘Testing’ [PEEP]

All ‘Testing’ phases for A$AP Rocky’s next studio album appear to be complete, with the rapper revealing it was complete and then announcing that the long-awaited LP will be released this Friday, May 25th.

The first move towards the announcement happened Sunday on Twitter, where Rocky shared a photo of the cover artwork with a caption that read, “ALL DONE.” He then shared a photo of people stacked against a window with the caption “525,” alluding to the release date.

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A series of singles that include “Above,” “Bad Company” featuring Bloccboy JB, “Herojuana Blunts,” and “A$AP Forever” featuring Moby have all been released in the past couple weeks. It is unclear which ones will make the cut, but we will find out shortly.

‘Testing’ will follow 2015’s ‘At.Long.Last.A$AP’ and is said to include features from Kid Cudi, Skepta, and Moby. Kanye West also teased a collab with Rocky on Twitter, but it is unclear whether that will land on Ye’s album or Flacko’s.

Stay tuned for more info.

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New Music: A$AP Rocky – “Herojuana Blunts” [LISTEN]

A$AP Rocky applies his “Testing” technique to use on the 4/20 holiday with a new single called “Herojuana Blunts.” The psychedelic AWGE-directed visuals accompany the weed-inspired release, where Rocky is shown tripping out.

Watch and listen below. Happy 4/20.

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A$AP Rocky Accompanies New Single “A$AP Forever” Feat. Moby With Visuals [PEEP]

A$AP Rocky has been busy putting single through the “Testing” process, one single out of the previously-released ones that figures to stick is “A$AP Forever,” featuring Moby, which he premiered on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Along with the single Rocky shares the mind-bending visuals.

One the track Flacko talks about his city with a Empire State of mind rapping, , “I put New York on the map / I put the gang on the flame, they gon’ remember the name / They robbin’ boys for the chain, I got Goyard by the sack / I got the boof by the pack, I fucked your boo in her back.”

Meanwhile the Dexter Navy-directed video takes viewers on a fast-paced journey through New York City with creative cuts and transitions that will have your brain spinning. At the end Jodye enters a gravity-defying state.

Watch and listen below.

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A$AP Mob Release ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy’ Compilation [STREAM]

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Wrapping up their AWGEST takeover, A$AP Mob releases their long-awaited ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy’ compilation. Volume 2 comes almost a year after the collective dropped its first installment last Halloween.

Now, loaded with 17 tracks, the second installment also comes packed with all-star features including: Frank Ocean, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Quavo, Chief Keef, Joey Bada$$, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Jaden Smith, Key!, and Smooky MarGielaa.

Also on the tape is their Raf Simmons ballad, “RAF” featuring A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, and Frank Ocean.

Beginning September 23rd, the Mob collective will kick off their “Too Cozy Tour” in support of the project. A$AP Ferg and Playboi Carti will appear on select dates of the tour.

Stream below.

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A$AP Mob Unveils Track List For ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy’ [PEEP]

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AWGEST has been rolling along since the first week of the month with A$AP Twelvyy’s debut album, which was followed last week by A$AP Ferg’s ‘Still Striving’ EP, all pointing to the release of A$AP Mob’s ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy’ dropping this Friday.

Buzzing off the lead single “RAF” featuring Frank Ocean, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, and Playboi Carti, the Mob unraveled the complete track list for the upcoming mixtape.

Filled with 17-tracks, the second installment of ‘Cozy Tapes’  will include efforts from every A$AP Mob member, along with other contributions from Gucci Mane, Migos, ScHoolboy Q, 21 Savage, Dave East, Famous Dex, amongst others.

Check out the full track list below.

‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy’ TRACKLIST

1) ‘Too Cozy’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, ASAP Twelvyy & ASAP Ant)
2) ‘Double Cup’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Jay Critch, Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti)
3) ‘Snakes’ (feat. ASAP Rocky & Gucci Mane)
4) ‘Distressed’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ant & 21 Savage)
5) ‘Shut Up’ (feat. ASAP Rocky & Key!)
6) ‘No Legs’ (feat. ASAP Ferg & ASAP Twelvyy)
7) ‘Bahamas’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg & Dave East)
8) ‘Pull Up And Wop’ (feat. ASAP Rocky & D.R.A.M.)
9) ‘For The Weekend’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Migos & Famous Dex)
10) ‘Black Car’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Tyler, The Creator & ScHoolboy Q)
11) ‘Think Bigger’ (feat. ASAP Ferg, ASAP Twelvyy & Lil Uzi Vert)
12) ‘Showtime’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti & Chief Keef)
13) ‘Feels So Good‘ (feat. ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, ASAP Twelvyy & ASAP Ant)
14) ‘Nothing Less’ (feat. ASAP Twelvyy, Smooky MarGielaa & ASAP Ant)
15) ‘Call The Cops’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Future & Travis Scott)
16) ‘Raf‘ (feat. ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert & Frank Ocean)
17) ‘That’s My N*gga’ (feat. ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, ASAP Twelvyy & ASAP Ant)

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A$AP Ferg Keeps AWGEST Rolling With His ‘Still Striving’ Project [STREAM]

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A$AP Mob’s AWGEST takeover continues with the unveiling of A$AP Ferg’s ‘Still Striving’ mixtape. The release comes just two weeks removed from A$AP Twelvyy’s ’12’ debut and a week before A$AP Mob’s ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ compilation.

With 14-tracks, Ferg summons a star-studded list of features that includes Meek Mill on “Trap and a Dream,” Cam’ron on “Rubber Band Man,” Dave East on “Olympian,” Migos on “Nasty (Who Dat),” Nav on “What Do You Do,” MadeinTYO on “One Night Savage,” and many more.

‘Still Striving’ follows Ferg’s sophomore album, ‘Always Strive and Prosper’ that dropped last April.

Stream below.

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New Music: A$AP Mob – “Feel So Good” [LISTEN]

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A$AP Ferg isn’t the only member of the A$AP Mob collective to make noise today. Following the unveiling of the track list for his solo, ‘Still Striving’ album, his Mob drops their new single “Feel So Good” off the upcoming ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ compilation.

A$AP Mob debuted the new single with a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” tonight. Stay tuned for the performance, but in the mean time listen below.

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Who’s Dropping: New Releases In August [PEEP]

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Last month was filled with so many good releases, that I haven’t even been able to listen to every project from front-to-back yet. This month is shaping up to no different with the summer dwindling down and a few artists already lining up their new project releases.

Leading things off this month will be A$AP Twelvy and Ugly God, whom will both be releasing their debut albums this Friday, August 4th. Rounding out the rest of the month will be A$AP Mob, A$AP Ferg, Dave East, Action Bronson, Too $hort, Dizzy Wright, XXXtentaction, Mozzy, the late Sean Price, Phora, and of course you can expect more projects to be released as the month rolls on.

Let’s get to it.

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A$AP TWELVVY – ’12’ (8/4)

In the past recent years we’ve seen the A$AP Mob collective thrive in the music scene. Next up to get some shine and prosper is A$AP Twelvvy. The New York rapper will be dropping his debut album ’12’ this coming Friday, August 4th.

PRE-ORDER HERE

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UGLY GOD – ‘THE BOOTY TAPE’ (8/4)

A$AP Twelvvy won’t be the only artist dropping his debut album this Friday. Texas rapper, Ugly God will also drop his freshman album, lead by the singles “Water” and “No Lies” Feat. Wiz Khalifa. After several delays Ugly God will finally drop his debut. *THANKS UGLY GOD*

PRE-ORDER HERE

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SEAN PRICE – ‘IMPERIUS REX’ (8/8)

It’s good to see that we’ll be getting a posthumous album from the late, great Sean Price on August 8th. ‘Imperius Rex’ will include features from DOOM, Prodigy, Styles P, Smif N Wessun, Rock, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Junior Reid, Buckshot, Ruste Juxx, Bernadette Price and more. Production will be handled by Alchemist, Harry Fraud, Nottz, and a couple others.

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MONEYBAGG YO – ‘FEDERAL 3X’ (8/11)

Moneybagg Yo is the next rapper up out of the south. Signed to Yo Gotti’s CMG imprint, he’s got a lot of exposure and he’s ready to use it to his advantage by dropping a new project. Friday, August 11th he’ll drop his new project ‘Federal 3x’ with features from Yo Gotti, Fabolous, and more.

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DIZZY WRIGHT – ‘THE GOLDEN AGE 2’ (8/11)

Dizzy Wright will be dropping the second installment of his ‘The Golden Age 2’ series on Friday, August 11th. Loaded with 18-tracks and features from Big Krit, G Perico, and others, Dizzy is ready to display his lyricism.

PRE-ORDER HERE

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DAVE EAST – ‘PARANOIA’ (8/18)

Originally supposed to drop August 25th, Dave East shared on Instagram a photo saying “August 18th” and a caption that read, “Stop Asking Me…” Although he hasn’t shared the cover art or track listing, it’s expected his recently-released single, “Perfect” featuring Chris Brown to be on the album.

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A$AP FERG – ‘STILL STRIVING’ (8/18)

A$AP Ferg said he was turning August into AWEGEST (as in his record label) by releasing three new A$AP projects. A$AP Ferg is one along with Twelvvy and the collaborative mob project. On Friday, August 18th, Ferg will deliver, ‘Still Striving’, the follow-up to ‘Always Strive and Prosper’.

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MOZZY – ‘1 Up Top Ahk’ (8/18)

Sacramento’s Mozzy has been putting in a lot of work for the West Coast rap scene. The rapper will drop his long-awaited ‘1 Up Top Ahk’ on Friday, August 18th. Features include Dave East, The Jacka, Lil Durk, Boosie Badass, YFN Lucci, Rexx Life Raj, and many more.

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FASHAWN – ‘MANNA’ (8/18)

It’s been two years since Fashawn dropped a project, but that’s all changing on August 18th, as he will drop his third album, ‘MANNA’.

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A$AP MOB – ‘COZY TAPES, VOL. 2’ (8/25)

Still doing it for Yams, the A$AP Mob collective will close out the month with their follow up to last year’s ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 1: Friends’. ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ will include the standout single “RAF” featuring A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean, Lil Uzi Vert, and Quavo.

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ACTION BRONSON – ‘BLUE CHIPS 7000’ (8/25)

After making several promise, Action Bronson Action Bronson will finally drop his forthcoming project, ‘Blue Chips 7000’ on August 25th. This project release has dragged and was supposed to be released in June.

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TOO $HORT – ‘THE PIMP TAPE’ (8/25)

People will go dumb in The Town on August 25th when Too $hort releases his 17th (no typo) studio album ‘The Pimp Tape’. The album is led by “Ain’t My Girlfriend” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremih, and French Montana. Other features include 2 Chainz, E-40, Snoop Dogg, Mistah F.A.B., and others.

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XXXTENTACTION – ’17’ (8/25)

Florida rapper, XXXtentaction has been on a weird streak. He said he was stepping away from rap and people wouldn’t hear from him and then announced the release of his debut album ’17’. He’s no Adele with the numerical album title, but his album is highly-anticipated by his fans.

MORE ALBUM RELEASES TO COME. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

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A$AP Mob Shares Cover Art & Release Date For ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ [PEEP]

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The month of August is shaping up to be a big one for A$AP Mob. Not only will fans get ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ this month, but the mob is feeding fans with a total of three projects from the collective and flipping August to AWGEST, in the words of A$AP Rocky.

Starting this Friday the takeover begins with A$AP Twelvy dropping his debut album, ’12’. On deck is A$AP Ferg, who will follow-up his ‘Always Strive and Prosper’ mixtape with ‘Still Striving’. Equipped with the singles “Plain Jane,” and “East Coast (Remix),” the project will include additional features from A$AP Rocky, Dave East, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty, and Snoop Dogg. ‘Still Striving’ is set to drop August 18th.

Finally on August 25th A$AP Mob will unleash ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’, the follow-up to last year’s collective project, ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 1: Friends’. Volume 2 will include “Wrong” with Rocky and Ferg, along with “RAF” featuring Frank Ocean, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, and Playboi Carti.

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The mob announced their 19-city “Too Cozy Tour” last week with Playboi Carti, which will begin September 23rd.

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A$AP Mob Announces Their Collective “Too Cozy Tour” [PEEP]

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Just yesterday A$AP Mob shared the video for “RAF” featuring Quavo, Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean, and Lil Uzi Vert. Maintaining the steam, the A$AP collective announced their upcoming “Too Cozy Tour.”

Beginning September 23rd in Lowell, Massachusetts, the mob will hit 20 different cities including New York, Philly, LA, San Francisco, Vancouver, and others, before wrapping things up in Broomfield, Colorado on November 3rd.

While on tour A$AP Twelvy will drop his debut album ’12’ on August 4th. The mob is also gearing up to drop their collaborative ‘Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2’ later this year.

Check out the full itinerary below.

“TOO COZY TOUR” DATES

Sept. 23 – Lowell, MA – Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
Sept. 25 – New York, NY – City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage in Central Park
Sept. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage @ the Mann
Sept. 27 – Washington, DC – Echostage
Sept. 29 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
Oct. 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Oct. 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
Oct. 16 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
Oct. 18 – Dallas, TX – Bomb Factory
Oct. 19 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
Oct. 21 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
Oct. 22 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
Oct. 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall
Oct. 25 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Oct. 27 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
Oct. 28 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
Oct. 30 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
Nov. 1 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Nov. 3 – Broomfield, CO – 1stBank Center

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New Video: A$AP Mob (A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg) – “Wrong” [WATCH]

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With temptation all around them, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg ask for forgiveness in visuals for their recently-released single “Wrong”. In the video the A$AP teammates are shown praying, while women dressed in white stand around them looking distraught.

Watch below.

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