Audio: A$AP Rocky (@asvpxrocky) – Public Service Announcement Freestyle

Whoever chose the beats for these freestyles is cool in my book. Only right to have Rocky spit over a Dipset beat (you can find that free below). A$AP Rocky sat in the studio with DJ MK and Shortee Blitz for their radio show on the UK’s KISSFM and freestyled over a classic Hov beat. More freestyles below.

Download: A$AP Rocky – Public Service Announcement Freestyle

Bonus (kinda): Here are some freestyles that I haven’t posted from the same freestyle session.

Download: A$AP Rocky – I Really Mean It & Yonkers Freestyle

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Video: The Kickdrums w/ Lana Del Rey & A$AP Rocky (In-Studio Preview)

UPDATE: Rocky pulled the track off The Kickdrums mixtape so it can be exclusively featured on his debut album. Guess we’re gonna have to wait to hear that one. [rapfix]

Yoooooooooooo.

“Long hair, Lana that’s my bitch / You can tell by the swagger and the lips”

Back at the beginning of this year, A$AP Rocky told us he had a song with Lana Del Rey. He also told us he had a crush on her. No word on any developments with that crush, but now we’ve got a preview of the track “Ridin'” from Lana and Rocky, with production handled by The Kickdrums. The track will appear on The Kickdrums’ Follow The Leaders mixtape, due tomorrow.

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Video: A$AP Rocky – Ni**as In Paris Freestyle x ‘LiveLovePurple (Mixtape)’

While out in the UK, A$AP Rocky stopped by DJ Semtex’s show and jumped on Hit-Boy’s monster instro “Ni**as In Paris.” After the jump, Stream and download Rocky’s chopped and screwed mixtape, LiveLovePurple, presented by OG Ron C, DJ Candlestick and Mr. Rogers.

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Video: A$AP Rocky talks producing for the first time on LongLiveA$AP and reveals new track title

What a great question. Kudos to SoulCulture’s very own Marsha Gosho Oakes.

The 23 year old emcee revealed to us that he produced his first track ever and it will appear on his debut solo studio album LongLiveA$AP. “I produced my first track. Me, my boy Hector, and Curtis Williams, we produced a track and it’s called “Suddenly”…” Not only does Rocky breakdown the story of how he produced the track, he also gives us a preview of some of the lyrics on the album cut.

Video: Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky – Big Spender (Live at SXSW)

I knew these two were in the studio together and we finally have the outcome. The two performed their track at SXSW for the first time. The footage doesn’t do the track justice so I’ll wait for the CDQ. Man, if the song only had Lana Del Rey sampling “Big Spender.” Just a thought.

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Video: A$AP Rocky Clears Up Album Rumors

Fuse TV caught up with Pretty Flacko out in Texas and had the chance to clear up a few rumors surrounding his album. To clarify, A$AP Rocky‘s upcoming debut album, Long Live A$AP, will drop in July and the A$AP Mob album will drop in May. He also kept hush about Iggy and said most of the XXL Freshman were corny. Watch the interview above.

Video: Portrait of a Harlem Artist: Justin West (@JayWest7thave)

I know it’s easy to only care about the musical artist but behind every artist there is a team that makes him or her shine. Check out this in-depth look at A.S.A.P.’s resident visual artist, Justin West.

Responsible for the artwork behind ASAP Rocky’s videos such as Purple Swag, Peso, and Wassup, this Harlem giant has exhibited in numerous Galleries, from his hometown to his most recent showing in NY’s most prominent art scene, Chelsea. We take a look at his beginnings, struggles as an artist and the man’s thought process behind his work. Definitely an individual dedicated to his many passions, we present you “Portrait of a Harlem Artist, Justin West

Directed by Christian San Jose & Phil Mao (@_TheNewRegime).

Video: A$AP Rocky (@ASVPxRocky) & A$AP Mob – “Stay Schemin” x “Spend It”

The first installation of DDot’s “Return Of The Mac” Freestyle Series starts a few freestyles from Rocky and friends. Check the A$AP Mob freestyle over “Stay Schemin” in the video above and after the jump, the crew freestyle over 2 Chainz’ “Spend It.”

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