@A$AP ROCKY has no interest in chasing the top 40 formula.⁠ ⁠ Rocky sat down with 'Popcast' ahead of his new album 'Don't Be Dumb,' explaining, "Everybody knows the formula. Yo, get this artist, get that artist, call it a day. Get this producer, get this artist, do the hook, call it a day." He distinguishes his path as entering the music industry, not the business, emphasizing: "I'd rather be a creative genius. Miss me with the politics, man."⁠ ⁠ Rocky's celebrity affords him the freedom to prioritize sound over commercial strategy. "When it comes to my music integrity, they don't even gotta second guess."⁠ ⁠ 'Don't Be Dumb' is out now.⁠ ⁠ __⁠ via @Popcast ⁠ #pigeonsandplanes ⁠#asaprocky #popcast #dontbedumb #timburton