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A$AP Mob
A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg performing with A$AP Mob in December 2013.
A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg performing with A$AP Mob in December 2013.
Background information
OriginHarlem, New York, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rappers, producers, executive producer, fashion designers
Years active2007 - present
LabelsA$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, RCA
MembersA$AP Yams (Deceased)
A$AP Duke
A$AP Ant
A$AP Bari
A$AP Ferg
A$AP J Scott
A$AP Nast
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Illz
A$AP Twelvyy
A$AP TyY
A$AP Lotto
A$AP Ty Beats
Da$h
Past membersA$AP Dom (Dominic Lord)
Websiteasapmob.com

ASAP Mob (stylized as A$AP Mob) is an American hip hop collective formed in 2007, in Harlem, New York, by members A$AP Yams, Bari and Illz.[1] The Mob, a collective of rappers, producers, video directors, and fashion designers who share similar interests in music, fashion, style, and art, is led by its most notable member A$AP Rocky.[2] The collective consists of New York-based rappers, most of which carry the "ASAP" moniker, including A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Twelvyy, A$AP Nast and A$AP Ant, among others, the only exception being Dame Dash's nephew Da$h. The collective's resident record producer A$AP Ty Beats, also carries the moniker and has produced several songs for his A$AP Mob cohorts, most notably Rocky's debut single "Peso".

On August 28, 2012 the group released their first full-length project together, a mixtape titled Lords Never Worry, which received mostly mixed to negative reviews by critics. In August 2013, it was announced A$AP Mob's upcoming debut studio album, would be released on October 15, 2013, however that would be delayed. They later released their debut single "Trillmatic", in December 2013. The song, by A$AP Nast, is an ode to 90's hip hop, and features a guest verse from Method Man.[3][4][5] Their debut studio album titled L.O.R.D., was set to be released in 2014, however the album would later be scrapped.

On January 18, 2015, A$AP Mob founder, Steven "A$AP Yams" Rodriguez, died at the age of 26.[6]

History

Formation and early beginnings (2007—2011)

In 2007, Steven Rodriguez, professionally known as ASAP Yams, formed the collective internationally known as ASAP Mob, with fellow New Yorkers, now known as ASAP Bari and ASAP Illz.[1] Harlem-bred rapper ASAP Rocky, joined after Bari had kept bringing him up to Yams, who eventually took interest.[1] In the summer of 2011, the group began to gain major recognition after the respective music videos for Rocky's singles "Peso" and "Purple Swag" (both produced by ASAP Ty Beats), went viral on YouTube. Rocky followed up with his breakout mixtape Live. Love. ASAP, in October, which was praised by critics and fans alike.

In October 2011, Rocky signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment worth $3 million. $1.7 million of that money was earmarked for his solo work and $1.3 million to fund his company ASAP Worldwide, along with A&R and executive producer ASAP Yams.[7] Rocky said that he sought a "bigger platform" for him and his collective with the deal.[8]

In 2011, ASAP Dom, the collective's designer, who worked on the design of the iconic VSVP pieces for Blackscale, wanted to venture out and do his "own thing". He subsequently left the Mob and changed his moniker to Dominic Lord and is now a songwriter and producer.[9]

Lords Never Worry and L.O.R.D. (2012—present)

Members of ASAP Mob with Joey Badass (left) at the Under the Influence Tour in Toronto, Canada on 10 August 2013.

On August 27, 2012, ASAP Mob released their debut project, a mixtape titled Lords Never Worry, as a free download.[10] During September through November, Rocky promoted his solo debut album, with a 40-date national concert tour, the Long Live ASAP Tour, with opening acts Schoolboy Q, Danny Brown, and ASAP Mob.[11]

In January 2013, ASAP Ferg was the second member of the group to sign with a major label, also signing a joint venture deal with Rocky's same labels, RCA and Polo Grounds, which released his single "Work", for retail on iTunes.[12] The labels also later promoted an official remix of "Work", featuring Rocky, French Montana, Schoolboy Q and Trinidad James.[13]

Rocky's debut album Long. Live. ASAP, was released on January 15, 2013, to generally positive reviews from critics.[14] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 139,000 copies in the United States.[15]

ASAP Ferg announced that ASAP Mob would release their debut album after the release of his solo debut album Trap Lord.[16] It was later revealed the release date for the upcoming ASAP Mob album would be October 15, 2013, however it would be delayed.[17] On June 30, 2013, ASAP Mob member and New Jersey-native Dash, released V.I.C.E.$, his first mixtape, which features appearances from Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Vince Staples, ASAP Ferg and ASAP Nast.[18] ASAP Ferg released his respective debut studio album Trap Lord, on August 20, 2013, under A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds and RCA.[19] The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and number four the on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first-week sales of 32,000 copies in the United States.[20] In November 2013, ASAP Rocky announced that ASAP Mob's debut album would be titled Lords.[21] On December 3, 2013, it was announced that the album would be released on March 4, 2014.[4] On December 4, 2013, the album's first single, titled "Trillmatic", was released along with an accompanying music video.[22] The single, produced by ASAP Ty Beats, features verses from ASAP Nast and fellow American rapper and New York City-native, Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man. The album title was then changed to L.O.R.D.[23][24] On January 13, 2014, "See Me" by ASAP Ant, another song from L.O.R.D. was released.[25]

On September 26, 2014, ASAP Yams revealed L.O.R.D., had been scrapped. Posting on his personal Tumblr and replying to a fan, Yams wrote the following: "L.O.R.D. IS SCRAPPED. FLACKO JODYE SEASON THIS FALL".[26]

On January 18, 2015, members of ASAP Mob confirmed that ASAP Yams had died, but they did not release any information about his death.[27]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B/HH US
Rap
L.O.R.D. — — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
Title Album details
Lord$ Never Worry[28]
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Free download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap 		UK UK
R&B
"Bath Salts[29]
(featuring A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ant, and Flatbush ZOMBiES) 		2012 — — — — — Lord$ Never Worry
"Trillmatic"[30]
(featuring A$AP Nast and Method Man) 		2013 — — — 193 29 L.O.R.D.
"Xscape"[31]
(featuring A$AP Twelvyy) 		2014 — — — — —
"Hella Hoes"[32]
(featuring A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast and A$AP Twelvyy) 		— 60 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Trillmatic"
(featuring A$AP Nast and Method Man) 		2013 Jonah Schwartz[22][33]
"See Me"
(featuring A$AP Ant) 		2014 Andrew Hines[25]
"Xscape"
(featuring A$AP Twelvyy) 		Simon Davis
"Hella Hoes"
(featuring A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, and A$AP Twelvyy) 		Jonah Schwartz

See also

Awards and nominations

BET Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[34] ASAP Mob Best Group Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c Pablo, J. "Meet The A$AP Mob: Talking To Ant, Ferg, J. Scott, Nast, Twelvy, And Yams". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. ^ Huynh, Davis. "A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper". Hypetrak. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  3. ^ "A$AP Mob's 'Trillmatic' Video: Count the 1990s References". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Video: A$AP Mob f/ A$AP Nast & Method Man – 'Trillmatic'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  5. ^ "A$AP Nast Ft Method Man - Trillmatic - HipHopLeague". HipHopLeague. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  6. ^ "ASAP Yams dead: ASAP Mob founder dies, aged 26, label confirms". The Independent. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  7. ^ Adaso, Henry. "A$AP Rocky Biography". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  8. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (October 14, 2011). "A$AP Rocky Signs Record Deal With Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records". Hip-Hop Wired. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  9. ^ "MissInfo.tv » The New Bidding War Target: Dominic Lord, "Pierce" (Video) #Exclusive". Missinfo.tv. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  10. ^ Pelly, Jenn (August 27, 2012). "Download the New Mixtape Lords Never Worry From A$AP Rocky's A$AP Mob". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  11. ^ McDermott, Tyler K. (July 25, 2012). "A$AP Rocky Announces 'LONGLIVEA$AP Tour'". Billboard. New York: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  12. ^ Daniel Isenberg. "A$AP Ferg Signs Solo Deal with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records". Complex. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  13. ^ "A$AP Ferg Videos - Says "Work" Remix To Feature A$AP Rocky & Trinidad James". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  14. ^ "Long.Live.A$AP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  15. ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/20/2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "A$AP Ferg Teases New A$AP Mob Album". XXL. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  17. ^ "HITSDailyDouble: Upcoming Releases". Hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  18. ^ Dharmic X. "Mixtape: Da$H "V.I.C.E.S."". Complex. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  19. ^ "Trap Lord: Asap Ferg: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  20. ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/25/2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 25, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ "Powerhouse 2013 Was Crazy!". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  22. ^ a b Zoladz, Lindsay (December 5, 2013). "Video: A$AP Mob: "Trillmatic" [ft. A$AP Nast and Method Man]". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  23. ^ "A$AP Ant Plans A Robbery In "See Me" Video - XXL". XXL. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  24. ^ "Rap Release Dates: Juicy J, Meek Mill, Murs & Curtiss King, Killa Sha". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  25. ^ a b Breihan, Tom (January 14, 2014). "A$AP Ant – "See Me" Video". Stereogum. Spin Media. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  26. ^ "You my dude and A$AP Is my fav rap / fashionable ..." Yamborghini.tumblr.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  27. ^ White, Caitlin (January 18, 2015). "ASAP Mob founder ASAP Yams dead at 26". MTV News. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  28. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 28, 2012). "Download A$AP Mob Lord$ Never Worry Mixtape". Stereogum. Spin Media. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  29. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 28, 2012). "Download A$AP Mob Lord$ Never Worry Mixtape". Stereogum. Spin Media. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  30. ^ "Trillmatic (feat. A$AP Nast & Method Man) - Single by ASAP Mob". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  31. ^ "iTunes - Music - Xscape (feat. A$AP Twelvyy) - Single by A$AP Mob". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  32. ^ "iTunes - Music - Hella Hoes (feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast & A$AP Twelvyy) - Single by A$AP Mob". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  33. ^ "New Video: A$AP Na$t Feat. Method Man 'Trillmatic'". Vibe.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  34. ^ "Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards". Billboard. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
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