A$AP Rocky Talks New Album 'Testing' and Working With Kanye West | Complex Cover

In the three years since his last album, A$AP Rocky has broadened his horizons. He’s a businessman now, with the label signees, fashion collabs, and famous friends to show for it. It’s been a fruitful time off, but with his new album ‘Testing’ on the way, he’s out to prove one thing: that A$AP Rocky is one of the defining artists of his generation.
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[@gfkluy]

A$AP is a definition of a person living his truth. He's one of the few people out there that is 100% authentic and that's something I truly admire.

[@rsadien]

Rocky needs to drop a skincare routine for the homies

[@javierpalacios8979]

rasheed sadien fr 😂😂

[@ldplays9431]

He said before it's genetics

[@Nero-ox5tw]

Its called make up

[@bravenuworld9215]

No, he once said he's a fan of exfoliating

[@adeldiony]

Na he need to tell us what foundation he used

[@mariogalbavy4234]

Rocky is my biggest inspiration, as a rapper..as an artist..as a person..i want to meet him one day ! Asap Forever

[@alinanamene4845]

Are u an artist??

[@mariogalbavy4234]

alina namene i am producer

[@xDuuo.]

You got it bro👽

[@cantbefilmingmebrutha8538]

Rocky album gonna be so ahead of its time I can already see the bad reviews then people going back to it a year later

[@Ntw24]

21chill thats the best part about it. Same thing with Yeezus. That project was and is still hated on by a lot of people but it’s actually one of the best pieces of art. Still way ahead of its time.

[@cantbefilmingmebrutha8538]

NVRLND not even just yeezus, 808’s and heartbreaks changed a whole generation and it wasn’t even realised at the time

[@jReign007]

NVRLND I went back and listened to Yeezus like a month ago and that shit was definitely ahead of it's time, TLOP and Yeezus should've swapped releases

[@Ntw24]

21chill True. It's so dope to see true artists break barriers.

[@Ntw24]

Joshua Mack Same bro. The sounds he used back then were so uncommon that people were quick to call it trash. I disagree on your last point tho. Yeezus dropping all the way back in 2013 shows Ye's genius even more. If Yeezus dropped in 2016, it would take away from his genius because the sounds were more common then.

[@oktoebr]

ASAP FOREVER

[@reeldeal2149]

Purple Swag forever

[@valentinpons9191]

Who is he talking about in 21:02??

[@PaperOverPusy]

Rocky forever, Ferg whack

[@Marrekech]

You trippin

[@manduofficial3268]

Wouldn’t it make more sense to call the album ASAP FOREVER than Testing?

[@rb0rja254]

These camera angles go CRAZY.

[@reeldeal2149]

Reyce Geese ultra legendary

[@marcus2fashion]

Yea bro they fire

[@supreme_briann24]

Hell yeah they go ham😵🔥

[@Pro-habits]

Big S/O to the camera squad this is a lit interview

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

He started talking doing drugs she changed the subject

[@sontiyo7113]

all 3 big interviews this year were looking nice af

[@Pro-habits]

amoz roberts stfu

[@Pro-habits]

sonti yo deadass

[@swagboy4075]

Lol dude just stop comment

[@Pro-habits]

That a plain room but rocky makes it Lit

[@evanalexander9157]

Holy shit how u got so many top comments

[@modsmalls4222]

Alexis Valle Lmao

[@forniteisfun6355]

Stop commenting bruh

[@Pro-habits]

aceboieh exactly 😂😂

[@Pro-habits]

Declan Morgan stfu

[@zemagfitness36]

Got hella excited when rocky said “Tyler’s next album is crazy “

[@aliyahmuhammad5919]

Blaine Gamez on god!🥰

[@patrick.6276]

And it was craazy

[@hidetoadachi4643]

IGOR IS REAL CRAZY

[@mauriciosanchez123]

GBABY STEZ so crazy it won a Grammy

[@free699]

Mauricio Sanchez didn’t deserve it

[@Pro-habits]

Rocky is on top of the game he is definitely for the Culture! been on top

[@f0gman_]

he is the top

[@justinwilhite617]

I agree that he's on top of his game. But him being for the culture? No. Disagree.

[@adriaanvanackere3070]

Nah hes for the fashion culture yupp but not for hip hop

[@donsom9531]

He's for Urban Fashion, which is hip hop.

[@adriaanvanackere3070]

Yeah man bags is really hip hop u feel me dog

[@BunbunBeats]

Rocky looks yunger everyday forreal

[@mfundomthiyane2]

He's a Libra

[@blarissaaa]

Bunbun Beats he’s black

[@BunbunBeats]

Annoyed Angel so?

[@blarissaaa]

Bunbun Beats black don’t crack unless you did some crack. if you know what im saying.

[@blarissaaa]

LDplays why would i?

[@RemirexPL]

wow I love this interview, every question was on point and every rocky answer was great, so hyped for testing

[@moonrocked]

Remajrex why you did biggie like that with that profile picture lmaoo 😂😂

[@nate9182]

This is definitely dropping this week. The performance, the announcement of the cover art, and this interview is building up to drop this week. Hes definitely gonna capitalize on the hype and drop it. Flacko Szn 🚧⚠️

[@jorgedenada8763]

Nate if you know A$AP well, you know he never really tries to amplify a release with interviews, or hype. He’ll fuck around and really wait another month 🤣

[@namcox40]

this week will be 3 year anniversary for alla, so maybe he may drop it this week who knows

[@melon7512]

I don't want it to compete with King Push though!

[@AmazingTeamSuperEmil]

Hopefully it drops Friday ⚠️

[@bootygoon1230]

Flacko confirmed 5/25

[@firstclass2351]

Man Rocky is intelligent and has a lot of knowledge.

[@omgnoway23]

When rocky imitates Tyler, his voice is EXACTLY like TYLERS.

[@simplynaomi]

He's so beautiful omg 😩😩😩

[@jenniferhaynes8625]

West Indian beautiful.

[@dshaka1116]

He really understands what it is to be an artist and I admire him and his heart and soul

[@Pro-habits]

Love these interviews from Kanye, j.cole to rocky

[@slattistcool]

STOP SPAMMING THE COMMENT SECTION

[@uglee6433]

aramaram truss

[@alexc5967]

Kanye has mental health issues dont take away from the asap jcole interviews

[@sverreengebretsen5768]

Dont put gay cole in the conversation

[@JaysonT975]

Koon-Ye* lol

[@balevenchy8760]

I will stan Rocky forever

[@Bigspeed22]

Lubie facts.

[@abracaroguearcane1484]

Favorite Rocky interview so far. Calm cool collected. Articulate. No talking bout bitches in the club or booty shaking. Rocky really on those psychedelics. Lil genius. Inspiring.

[@Pro-habits]

We need a track with ASAP , kid cudi , Kanye & Andre 3 stacks the world would be on fire

[@qtdaog]

Pro Habits yea minus the ASAP

[@zemagfitness36]

Pro Habits damn son how many comments you gonna do bruh

[@stillahoodbaby]

stop commenting bruh

[@ahmadmyers1632]

Minus the Kanye

[@mellimell5718]

Pro Habits yessss kid cudi 😭

[@mybackisinpain9660]

Everytime rocky laughs it sounds like I'm cleaning my mirror

[@supersaiyanslice]

JaredYT Lmaoooo😂

[@davidawonaike1188]

JaredYT you mean spraying windex on a window?

[@roberttmckenna3350]

JaredYT damn lemme know how I imagined the sound perfectly n it rlly is his laugh

[@blazejin7284]

JaredYT a silent voice, I ain't even finish that mvie

[@giuliolfk4045]

Thanks from Germany for the words about berlin... We ready over here for Testing bru bru! ⚠️🇩🇪

[@andressantos8830]

Occoocpcocococcioxocoxoccopccococopcoccooccocoococococcicoocococcoococcoococococcooccox

[@andressantos8830]

Cococoochcooxcooccocoococcoococcoco

[@andressantos8830]

o pc oocococpjxohcoccoh

[@andressantos8830]

Coxococococpccoococcoococoxgc

[@andressantos8830]

Pccoocvococcocooxococ

[@1karlave]

they gon remember the name

[@connorc.3917]

Karl Ave gang gang gang (keep it going)

[@ludvigtheholyblade259]

I might pull up wit 3k

[@connorc.3917]

Brahm Tancredi but i do not fuck with no klan

[@don-kingkong8549]

GANG GANG GANG

[@josuecadena9021]

Don-king Kong DEM BOYS NOT FLEXING THE SAME

[@fayb841]

testing my patience

[@yrm_216]

Perfection can’t be rushed

[@skywalkinonthesehaters8659]

Lmao true

[@deezy526]

Fr

[@valentinpons9191]

faih b Who is he talking about in 21:02??

[@stephanclean5713]

Ha ha ha

[@sammers213]

Best thing complex has put out in awhile 🤘🙏🏼

[@juicepippy1418]

He went and got that interior design and furniture deal 4 years later, he manifested it

[@2gawdzz301]

These angles tho😂🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ananimeplace.3808]

Brotha Chase IM FUCKING SAYING BRO

[@ananimeplace.3808]

It don't make any sense

[@noahtorres9158]

Brotha Chase shut yo high ass up lol

[@2gawdzz301]

Noah Torres lmao nigga I’m not high. I’m just saying the camera angles are Fire. Calm your tits

[@wockhardtsipper]

TESTING ALBUM IS DONE. WE WAITING FOR THAT RELEASE DATE NOW

[@antjacksonjr]

RETRO WANGTM December 29

[@pretty_in_casts]

RETRO WANGTM May 25. Cause it's Friday, good new stuff comin'.

[@user-hv3fr9nj7r]

May 55

[@osmama6897]

RETRO WANGTM Probs gonna be May 25th due to the hinting within his show

[@f-liiiz]

Damn going against Pusha

[@gammel_69]

This man is just on another level, it's insane.

[@dertydertyejjy3876]

I want that ASAP ROCKY / SCHOOLBOY Q VIBE , A WHOLE ERA , THAT WHOLE Thing needs to make a comeback them two were A Legendary Vision nd Duo to me !

[@bey_lliswiggle3782]

Kids turned out fine is one of my favorite on the album testing. Not enough people are this real. Love him. He’s rare

[@cappernickel6273]

Who else waiting for muchdank to make a edit?

[@wespicedmemes]

asap rocky can't stop laughing at complex girl hair

[@fayb841]

LMAO ME

[@11kbean]

HA

[@KodiakWG]

😂💯

[@ItsDayDayTv]

I bet he’ll see this and do it

[@changenguquko3211]

one of the first celebrity individuals that represent our style as creatives around the world. ASAP all the way***

[@HORCHATA777SUBSCriBE]

His laugh is iconic 😂 sounds like a windex bottle

[@HelloKitty-nl1up]

His voice is soooo soothing gawd damn

[@thaelectricfeel]

Rocky definitely got that early Pharrell fit. Young Neptunes

[@vonmari4652]

Thaelectricfeel all he got on is a hat 💀

[@lamarsligh2034]

Peeped dat 👀

[@shinebabyshine.]

Peeped that. The jacket too

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

Thaelectricfeel what lol

[@grinduntiludie]

Shit is wack

[@AyeshaGo]

Long live ASAP

[@reeldeal2149]

Ayesha Go. Your breasts and lips are everything

[@Rigs]

Reel Deal 😭

[@BIGPAPIBIATCH]

long live them tiddies 👀👀

[@wxrrvn5903]

Reel Deal ew nigga

[@ChrisWolfe31]

Real talk, A$AP Rocky seems like one of the chillest people on Earth for real

[@kaustubhnv6546]

The only thing asap rocky testing now is our patience

[@zaire17]

Omm 🤣🤣🤣

[@antjacksonjr]

This better be his best album yet.

[@hansistinki7785]

its hard to top alla

[@reeldeal2149]

Will never top his debut mixtape

[@paperroutepeso2303]

Now way ALLA was way too good

[@yojandry5804]

Live.love.asap is hes best work.....and always will be

[@EverythingEntertainment29]

XXXPrettyboy long live asap his best work nothing will top his Debut Album

[@rileymcfadden75]

Tim Burton x Alice In Wonderland x Wes Anderson x Flacko collab confirmed

[@wavyworldwide]

testing still underrated & under appreciated

[@latingirl500]

I'm looking at this smiling, I love this man so much. I appreciate his take on everything, his creativity , his music. I'd love to meet you one day

[@introvert6705]

A$AP FOREVER

[@Alex-jk9pq]

Rocky is definitely in the top 15 most defining artists of this generation

[@reeldeal2149]

Along with Chief Keef fam✊🏾

[@ad-vance1758]

We need to wake up, push boundaries and gain knowledge. Be adaptable, and pay attention, for when genuinely ask is when you will receive your answers. Surround yourself with good, and learn to let go of fear!

[@drewsnacks3293]

Ad-vance 1 well said

[@aq1374]

Wish he worked with Clams Casino on the album

[@ShadowTuPadre]

Chickens Everywhere & spaceghostpurp

[@704OMEN]

CHOPPEDCHEEZ lol yeah right. I guess wishing doesnt hurt thi

[@aq1374]

what?

[@aq1374]

never heard of the guy

[@bmc1437]

He burnt that bridge when him and Purrp fell out.

[@shemarjoseph7309]

Rocky got that Windex bottle spray laugh

[@emmanuelisfresh]

He’s finna have one of my favorite album’s of the year 💯
FLACKO SEASON ALL 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣

[@Pro-habits]

That Needles jacket 🔥🔥🔥

[@christianlaferrari]

Pro Habits yo stop d riding bro that’s 3 comments in a row lmao

[@saintlaurentdon2725]

cornball

[@elephantatthetoledozoo4927]

The watch face too

[@benmjr-9536]

Needles X AWGE*

[@carlemillund7108]

Fire.. straight out FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@Pro-habits]

Cozy Boyz patiently waiting for Rocky Album

[@valentinpons9191]

Pro Habits Who is he talking about in 21:02??

[@PvPUnRated]

why do you keep commenting

[@PaperOverPusy]

Wtf is cozy boys corny as fuck

[@dankbrahh3900]

jake hoyt how have you not heard “Cozy boys” before

[@ant604]

Why comment so much?😂

[@matieslopez1580]

Lord Pretty Flacko 🔥

[@valentinpons9191]

maties lopez Who is he talking about in 21:02??

[@Jack-mo8ww]

Messi 🐐

[@matieslopez1580]

Mr andres yeah boooy

[@hansistinki7785]

hes really the greatest allover artist with kanye, cuz his influence on fashion is massive. He just needs to drop more music

[@xavierbrown6086]

Rocky definitely scored this interview… we need that beat album

[@tirthdani2848]

ROCKY chilled af

[@ravenlotus]

Artist need to go back to taking year breaks these consistent mid drops are not good for music quality > quantity

[@kylepickus5712]

tavis i wish they would, but it doesn’t agree with how the industry functions now.

[@ravenlotus]

Kyle Pickus it’s time for the industry to stop overpowering artistry

[@kylepickus5712]

tavis i Agree. It is only reflective of the society we live in today though. Artists are producing albums one after another, because if they don’t they may lose relevance.
Fucking sucks, but with how saturated the industry is, it becomes too easy to move on to the next artist. People care less about lyricism and work ethic, but more about how bangin the production is.

[@MrGrace]

Great point. When you sit on music, you can make sure that the album you release is top-notch.

[@judek1170]

Well i get what ur saying but it varies

[@jseek1806]

I can not explain how much i love this interview. I hope the music is as beautiful as he makes it seem

[@sky_leez]

rocky said it a year ago that tylers new shii its crazy

[@shpetimcaka4802]

If A$AP Rocky & Travis Scott ever collabed that would be some Gogeta or Vegito type shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@reeldeal2149]

Shpëtim Caka imagine a album

[@chrismalinowski654]

Shpëtim Caka they got beef tho

[@blackbrainz]

Chris Malinowski Man, so did Goku and Vegeta. It's all love when you gotta stop Janemba.

[@geraldking9385]

Blackbrainz Ontario 💀💀💀

[@maddniarslan]

vegito for sure they got way too much swag to be gogeta

[@jabari1000]

Yo who ever scored this needs to produce music lol the sounds are tight

[@OfficialWEIRD]

jabari1000 lol loved the music

[@sportsmodematt]

Rocky a solidified legend

[@ahmedsyed4857]

muchdank is gonna have fun with flacko's spray bottle ass laugh

[@hudson1232]

She rocks:3 meme UA-cam channel

[@ibrahimhussainali9240]

I wish she asked about FRANK OCEAN MAN

[@introvert6705]

This was actually an amazing interview with interesting questions

[@Eternal36595]

You heard it first from Asap rocky
Tyler’s working on a new dope ass album
Yess !

[@mrtwodifferentcarrings]

Cleako TV it’s dropping before June 30th

[@916bidness]

I was fuckin psyched for this album. I listened to it with a very open mind (as I do with every rocky album) and I loved testing. Next day at school I was hyped to talk it up with my friends. They all hated it and later I learned the album flopped. I was so shocked that the album came and went within 24hrs. I love testing. I hope In a few years it’ll be appreciated for what it really is.

[@stackbundles4ever26]

Girl - I get the feeling you’re admired
ASAP Rocky - I’m above average 😂😂

[@Pro-habits]

Imagine a track with Rocky & La Flame

[@reeldeal2149]

Pro Habits better yet a mixtape

[@2themax101]

they were in the studio together

[@iknowiknownothing6114]

FlackoLaFlame would be nicer than hunchojack

[@judek1170]

They had beef

[@reeldeal2149]

iKNOWiKNOWNOTHING that was a big disappointment 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Wilq09]

any one else notice this dope ass beats in the background?

[@alphonsesenjutsu]

LONG LIVE A$AP #LEGEND

[@lajcikelele5146]

what a great interview, i can listen Rakim talking for hours and hours - it's so inspirational but i also really appreciate the work of camera squad and editor, thats also art - great job complex crew

[@murberec42]

KANYE REINVENTED THE INTERVIEW

[@melon7512]

Alec Kanye stays a legend

[@munashe41]

god!
thats actually too true

[@Ntw24]

Kanye’s influence is everywhere, it’s actually incredible.

[@e-8715]

Jay Z*

[@mustysaw8787]

Alec Nah tyler did he was first

[@endurancemahlangu]

Rocky was right.
Igor ended up getting a Grammy.

[@passion3131]

i love him so much

[@elsergic]

'parents sip the wine the kids sniff the lines'

[@Midnight_online]

"we just wanna make dope shit" -A$AP Rocky

[@ygfamilyfreak]

everytime i smoke i watch one of rockys interviews. whilst i roll up, while smoking and i have the best smoking sessions. rocky is such an interesting person and i could listen to him all day. i wish one day i can just kick it with this man. just listen to all the shit he puts into his music. talk about fashion everything man. love you rocky!!!

[@flyYO2345]

I get why travis scott stole his whole vibe and look, this man is legendary

[@bsl4762]

Travis have a different vibe tf

[@GraphicArtist115]

@@ahno7573 lol

[@janellemojica4546]

hey Travis Scott could never💅🏽

[@hentaiprotagonist729]

@hey STFU

[@xotlt7999]

i honestly never got the comparison of these two?

[@damagedgoods143]

He’s so beautiful🥺

[@laviniatavares2520]

He’s so unic!! I love him! I admire him a lot! He’s amazing, very talented, intelligent person!

[@FUCKTURY]

He Lowkey was loving her energy u can feel the synergy 👀

[@harrisonosborne3584]

Respect!! Pretty Flacko is tha shit!! Can't wait to hear the new music. your first two albums were the soundtrack to my life during that time. It got me through a lot and i'll support Rocky anyway I can. You the man rocky hope new album goes triple platinum the first week. Much love and respect bruh, Long Live Rocky and R.I.P. Yams!

[@stuwiejoseph9111]

Rocky gives me peace of mind🙏❤

[@TonyHemetona]

Rocky about to bless us with another album

[@MaseratiShawty1]

Who been here since Peso

[@TradeWithYT]

Maserati Shawty us all

[@tyleramato1636]

🙋🏼‍♂️

[@angrytoast1497]

4:51 Windex spray bottle laugh.

[@MelissaFooooool]

Icon!,,
Make me so proud seeing all the dope shit he’s created😩✨💖

[@XxOrangesoda2610xX]

*TESTING* ⚡⚠️⚡ *MAY 25th*

[@danielkeenan2050]

Daniel A. Nah

[@adelacruz2910]

Lots of people don’t see him as legendary but he is , Highkey! His whole discography lit .💯🔥💨

[@adammills4424]

flacko got the best interviews BIG FAXXXXX

[@asaphvgo]

THIS LOOK LIKE THAT ONE EPISODE WITH SQUIDWARD, "ALOOOOONE".

[@omarpx23]

I need to know man’s skin routine

[@-Sosa]

omar posthuma lol

[@migyalmama]

omar posthuma he exfoliates

[@ChrisPPotatoIDC]

*M o i s t u r i z e*

[@MariaRamirez-ns2eq]

omar posthuma or genetics

[@zachsellars7188]

its called being black (no racism here)

[@terrancejackson2719]

Kids turned out fine is genius. ahead of its time. Underrated no matter the hype. literally played it back to back like 5 times. I think i have a problem

[@maxvanhaagen7009]

Sometimes i wish i could chill with dudes like asap rocky. I have so much respect for atrists like him. I can learn a lot from him

[@joshuacampusano5128]

Ong I’m like dat!❤️

[@reven6e531]

Rocky too handsome 🅱️

[@EliteGaming502]

*TESTING ⚠️ BEST ALBUM OF 2018*

[@hansistinki7785]

facts

[@slimmychoo2878]

So soon

[@benjibp2752]

Shift xElite 2022*

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

Shift xElite nah

[@alpacino4583]

astroworld > testing

[@AkeemThePriince]

Bruh just drop the album already, we’ve been waiting 3 years! 😫

[@augustusmuteb1336]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen

[@ysNope4u]

I love this guy! And that intro tho..😯😍