A$AP Rocky s new album is delayed due to “leaks and sample clearances”.
Don’t Be Dumb was due to be released on August 30 but there have been a few setbacks, forcing the record to be pushed back until autumn.
After Billboard reported the release date change, Rocky wrote on X: “LEAKS AND SAMPLE CLEARANCES ARE DISRUPTING THE ALBUM. ITS BEEN 6 YEARS AND I WANNA MAKE THE BEST ALBUM EVER. IM SORRY FOR THE WAIT.”
In his interview with the magazine, the 35-year-old rapper – whose real name is Rakim Mayers – revealed the legendary filmmaker Tim Burton has heard the record and was a huge fan.
“I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f***ing with it heavy, he was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!'” he said.
The two were in contact as the Praise the Lord hit maker wanted the Edward Scissorhands director to design the artwork for the LP, but unfortunately they couldn’t make it happen.
However, Danny Elfman, the famed composer who has collaborated regularly with Burton, did work on some of the music.
It’s a highly collaborative effort, with guests expected to include Tyler, The Creator, Metro Boomin, Madlib, Pharrell Williams, Swedish House Mafia, and Mike Dean.
Rocky s last studio album was Testing in 2018.