A$AP Rocky has officially revealed the comprehensive feature list and tracklist for his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, set for release tomorrow, January 16, 2026, via AWGE/ASAP Worldwide and RCA Records. The 15- to 18-track project, his first full-length since 2018’s Testing, boasts collaborations with Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, Doechii, Brent Faiyaz, Thundercat, Gorillaz, will.i.am, Danny Elfman, Jon Batiste, Slay Squad, Jessica Pratt, and others, as confirmed via Spotify billboards.[5][4] Production comes from heavyweights like Pharrell Williams, Metro Boomin, Madlib, The Alchemist, and Mike Dean, with visual and scoring elements by filmmaker Tim Burton.[1][2]
The announcement caps a nearly eight-year wait for new Rocky material, following delays from an initial 2024 target due to sample clearances and leaks.[4] Recent singles like “Punk Rocky” featuring Winona Ryder in its video, “Helicopter,” “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n),” “Highjack,” “Tailor Swif,” “Ruby Rosary,” and “Pray4DaGang” set the stage, with tracks such as “Fish N Steak (What It Is),” “SWAT TEAM,” “Stole Ya Flow,” “Stop Snitching,” and “Whiskey (I’m Not Resisting)” highlighted in previews and live performances.[6][5][4] Apple Music lists 18 songs totaling 59 minutes, including an album teaser, while Spotify notes 17 tracks, suggesting minor final adjustments.[6][7] Specific features like a rumored Frank Ocean appearance on “Air Force (Black DeMarco)” remain unconfirmed beyond producer hints.[5]
Burton’s influence shapes the album’s “German Expressionist” aesthetic, including cover art and Danny Elfman’s scoring on several tracks, with a limited-edition “Shirthead” vinyl selling over 130,000 units pre-release in partnership with Quince and Bilt.[2][4] Don’t Be Dumb has shattered records as Spotify’s most pre-saved hip-hop album, exceeding 1 million pre-saves, signaling massive commercial hype.[2] Track titles like “Don’t Be Dumb / Trip Baby,” “Robbery,” “The End,” and “WGFT (Remix)”—reportedly featuring Gunna in fan contexts—point to a confrontational, tension-filled vibe over radio-friendly fare.[1][2]
This drop marks Rocky’s return to album-driven storytelling after years focused on fashion, selective collabs, and appearances, potentially resetting his chart dominance amid hip-hop’s evolving landscape. No tour dates are announced, keeping focus on the release itself, dubbed “the nightmare b4 the release” in a nod to Burton’s style.[1][5]
