The song seems to be broken down into three distinct sonically driven sounds. The most noteworthy mention on this song is the production value. Rocky and Q combine once again (previously collabed on PMW, Hands on the Wheel, Brand New Guy). No doubt you’ll be hearing “Electric Body” on the radio and in clubs ASAP. Which honestly seems more like an empty threat, especially if you look at how he responded when interviewers asked him about 50 Cent having beef with him. However no matter how many times you hear it you never get tired of the hulking sirens and aggressive lyricism as he criticizes anyone coming at him for handouts and threatens anyone who wants to put their hands on him. This song serves as a intro to the previously released Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 (LBFJ2)” which in itself is a monster song that most fans would have heard already. JD pays reverence to the icon that is James Dean who Rocky seems to identify strongly as he does like to call himself “the black James Dean. Whether he intended to or not we are taken on this intoxicating audio experience. It feels like the hook represents him going going back into another trip and the last verse is him coming back out of it. By the time the hook comes around ASAP switches it up to a sound reminiscent to the preceding track LSD. Excuse Me feels like the moment Rocky is coming out of his trip as the hard hitting beat intertwines beautifully with his rhymes. As soon as the 13 year instrumental from Vulkan The Krusader hits we feel like we’ve been woken up from a trip ourselves by the previously paralysing LSD track. The album seems to hit his groove at this point as one of the best songs on the album. If you’ve ever taken LSD you can probably relate to his outlook, if not then the artistic captivating music video is the closest thing you’ll probably get to it. This song serves as an ode to the love affairs he has and feelings associated, or even lack of, feelings during an LSD trip. Future finishes off the song on up tempo quick hitting rhyme sympathising with Rocky on the subject of love and broken relationships, which both Rocky and Future have experienced recently.Īfter listening to LSD you can sense that ASAP wanted the listener to really feel his psychedelic experiences through the production of the ambient beat. But you’re quickly woken up as MIA comes in on the bridge on notable album highlight as she lurches “”Tell your new bitch she can suck a dick!” like she has a mouthful of bad blood. This song could almost lull you to sleep as ASAP and Joe Fox combine once again on the hook for a very relaxed melody.

He’s featured on nearly a third of the album so it’s clear to see ASAP doesn’t discriminate with his creativity, whether you’re a no namer or as well-known as Kanye West it’s clear he just wants to make dope music that people will like. Understanding the roots of the songs creation gives a greater appreciation for it as we discover Joe Fox is actually a British street performer who ASAP discovered walking the streets of London in the middle of the night. But what we’re actually hearing is ASAP and Joe Fox singing raw with no audio effects or auto tune. The most notable part of this song is the outro hook which sounds like an old school choir hymn. It’s as if the song is his own prayer and confession of guilt before he goes off to further taint his admittedly, corrupted soul for the rest of the album. It’s a beautifully sombre and clean way to start the album, which funnily enough takes a turn in many different lyrical escapades that are the opposite of clean. The first track on the album central theme touches on ASAP’s approach his faith in god. He really looked like he wanted to create a dope album no matter who was on the track, and he was successful with that.Ī break down of the most notable and memorable tracks: Nevertheless it still doesn’t take away from his mysterious humility as he rewards the listener blessing us with contributions from the likes of M.I.A, Future, Juicy J, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Clams Casino and Mos Def. Not all of the songs fit this frame, but the majority do.ĪSAP doesn’t opt to put any of the featured artists in the song titles as if it humbly boast that he doesn’t need the superficiality of their identity and fame for his own gain, that he’s confident enough to sell with solely his own name. However, this album is absolutely perfect to sit back and just clear your mind. Rocky’s not trying to appeal to everyone as his honesty is boasted through the drugs he takes and women he fucks. ASAP’s sophomore album is a relaxed, cloudy, psychedelic and soulful experience. It’s been 2 years since we last heard from ASAP Rocky and just as the world was starting to forget about him Rocky gives us 18 tracks with 18 reasons to not forget about him. ASAP Rocky – At Long Last ASAP Album Review

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