That’s what A$AP Rocky has frequently done throughout his career, testing the waters with the bold choices in collaborators. It’s hard to ignore the final frame in the video, which splashes the word Testing. Its closing sequence is easily the most arresting, with A$AP Rocky wearing what looks like a crash-test dummy outfit and mask. It’s phrenetic until close to the 2:00 mark, when things slow down and the “kaleidoscope mind” concept lifted from Moby’s lyrics (and a glimpse of Moby himself, which he promoted on his own Instagram page) takes center stage. The city in which he first made his name is a fitting location for a song that celebrates his hometown pride he shouts out the A$AP Mob collective, the late A$AP Yams, the city’s Dominican enclaves and claims to have “put New York on the map.” Most of the video’s strength comes from the post-production, with interesting camera work that gives it a feel of being one continuous sequence rather than several vignettes pieced together. New York scenescapes play a central role in the video. Now, the official music video (directed by “L$D”‘s Dexter Navy) has arrived and it’s as much a celebration of Rocky’s familiar history as it is his forward-leaning tastes. However, he does not actually contribute any “new” material to the song, but the record is nonetheless ambitious and suggests Flacko’s next album (seemingly titled Testing) will be as audacious as any. The rollout for “A$AP Forever” began with a high-concept performance of cinematic proportions on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where Flacko debuted the song in medley form earlier this week. In fact, the song samples his 2000 single “Porcelain” so heavily, Moby is listed as a featured artist (even this link to Moby’s music promoted on A$AP Rocky’s YouTube channel mashes both artists up into “mobYo,” a play on “Moby” and “A$AP Mob”). “A$AP Forever” heavily samples Moby, arguably the world’s most recognizable electronica producer. Nas Lends His Words To A Remix For A$AP Rocky Affiliate Joe Fox (Audio) As such, the collaboration on his latest video single is not unusual within the context of his artistic purview, but it might be a surprise to some Hip-Hop Heads. But it wasn’t a surprise to longtime fans already familiar with Pretty Flacko’s frequent globetrotting and place among the haute-couture crowds as well as fashion campaigns (including this Neil Barrett design featuring Rocky and international icon Elton John). As the album’s second single, “Everyday” aligned the Harlem, New York rapper with a sector of music fans not always connected to the slick, streetwise Uptown Rap crowd. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.On his 2015 LP At.$AP, A$AP Rocky collaborated with an unlikely but universally revered artist, Rod Stewart. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The promotional prize shall be a product as indicated on the the giveaway page on this site, Straatosphere’s Facebook and/or Instagram posts. Straatosphere’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the Giveaway will be final and shall not be subject to review or appeal by any entrant or by any third party. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 48 hours, Straatosphere reserves the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. The winner will be notified by email within five business days after the closing date of the Giveaway. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. Only one entry will be accepted per person, multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter the Giveaway.
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