A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky is an alternative hip-hop artist from Harlem, New York.
Harlem rapper and fashion icon who mixed New York swagger with Houston's slowed-down sound.
Who is A$AP Rocky?
A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) is a rapper from Harlem, New York, and the best-known member of the A$AP Mob collective.
Known for
His mixtape Live. Love. ASAP (2011) with "Peso" and "Purple Swag", followed by the albums Long. Live. ASAP (2013) and At. Long. Last. ASAP (2015). He is just as famous for his influence on fashion.
Style
Dreamy, hazy "cloud rap" beats and Houston-style slowed-down vocals, combined with a smooth Harlem flow and plenty of swagger.
Impact
Rocky broke the idea that New York rappers had to sound like New York. He helped bring Southern and internet sounds to the East Coast and made rap and high fashion one world.
Influences
- DJ Screw and the Houston chopped-and-screwed sound
- UGK
A$AP Rocky: quick answers
What genre is A$AP Rocky?
A$AP Rocky’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. A$AP Rocky is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is A$AP Rocky from?
A$AP Rocky is from Harlem, New York.
What is A$AP Rocky’s real name?
A$AP Rocky’s real name is Rakim Mayers.
When did A$AP Rocky start?
A$AP Rocky has been active since 2011.
Which artists are similar to A$AP Rocky?
If you like A$AP Rocky, listen to Joey Bada$$, Odd Future, Skepta, Travis Scott and Tyler, the Creator.
