Released in 2026, Don’t Be Dumb sees A$AP Rocky continue down the experimental path that has defined some of the most interesting moments of his career.

Building on the adventurous approach of TESTING, Rocky moves between psychedelic hip-hop, distorted textures, melodic passages and harder rap production, creating a record that rarely stays in one place for long.

A particular highlight is Punk Rocky, a track that perfectly captures what makes this side of Rocky so exciting - unconventional, melodic and willing to push beyond what a traditional rap record is supposed to sound like.

The production throughout Don’t Be Dumb also translates beautifully to cassette. The warm saturation and slightly rougher character of tape complement the album's layered production, bass and textures particularly well.

For us, it's an album with remarkably few skips and another example of why Rocky remains one of the most interesting artists willing to experiment within mainstream hip-hop.

Rate My Tapes: 9.2/10

For fans of: experimental hip-hop, psychedelic production, TESTING, alternative rap and albums packed with personality.

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