His debut studio album Long.Live.A$AP (2013) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2015, Rocky released his second album, titled At.Long.Last.A$AP. The album was Rocky's second consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and received mostly positive reviews from music critics. In 2018, Rocky released his third album, Testing, which peaked in the top five of several countries, including the Billboard 200.
Rocky has won a BET Award, two BET Hip Hop Awards, an MTV Video Music Award Japan and an MTVU Woodie Award, as well as being nominated for two Grammy Awards, six World Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards and two MTV Europe Music Awards. Rocky has also directed music videos for himself, Danny Brown, and other A$AP Mob members. Furthermore, he produces records under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.
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A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
These other niggas so-so, they open off my mojo
Spanish sobe with a half a kilo by her cho-cho
Blow it out your culo, who got dough on the smoke though
My partner had cinco now we blowin' on that ocho
Bozos love my rose gold, purple got me slow-mo
What you think this four for, these niggas must be loco
Steppin' on these bricks and for your fix so call me Toto
Follow me, follow me, follow me now
Now I'mma come through getting down
Got a new Cadillac with a diamond in the back
Got a bitch and she bad with about a hundred tats
Got my goons on deck, and we got a hundred straps
What you know about that, got me swaggin' to the max
Everybody know we got the shit and baggages to match
Better come correct, fuck what the basis is
Gold grills like a set of new braces's
[Verse 2]
Why they comment on my set though, they lookin' cause my neck gold
And I let that Tec show... hear that echo?
Let go, that medal, .38 special, to your threshold
Niggas actin' petro, like they sexual, was metro
Bunch of bad bitches fuckin' out on tour
Like it through the backdoor, give it to her raw
Shimmy shimmy y'all ODB, ODB
Fuckin' other niggas broads OPP, OPP
Comin' down stuntin' like a bitch, bitches on my dick
On the set and they like the nicotine to cigarette
How they feenin' for a nigga got these hoes up on my set
Got my niggas in the back, couple bitches in the bed
ASAP where its at, where that weed, how that cake
Bitches all up in my face, back back, give me space
Cas you know how we do it, niggas scream ASAP
Aye Clams nigga tell me where that bass at?
[Outro]
Bass, uhh
In "Bass," A$AP Rocky's lyrics are a combination of bragging about his wealth, power, and influence while also expressing his disdain for those who try to emulate him or compete with him. He starts off the song by criticizing "these other niggas," implying that they aren't up to par with him and are only trying to copy his style. He then goes on to mention a woman he's with, who has half a kilo of something, likely drugs, and flaunts his wealth by saying he and his partner are "blowin' on that ocho." The rest of the first verse is comprised of Rocky boasting about his riches, gold grills, and his ability to buy what he wants. In the second verse, Rocky continues to discuss his wealth and dominance, with lines about his gold jewelry and the women who fawn over him. The last line of the second verse is a nod to ODB, referencing his song "Shimmy Shimmy Ya," and "OPP" by Naughty By Nature.
Overall, the song is an expression of Rocky's superiority and dominance in the rap game, and his belief that no one can compare to him. He's brash and unapologetic in his boasting, and the song serves as a testament to his confidence and wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
These other niggas so-so, they open off my mojo
Other guys are average and not impressive, they're drawn to my energy and style
Spanish sobe with a half a kilo by her cho-cho
A Spanish woman with drugs in her private parts
Blow it out your culo, who got dough on the smoke though
Forget that nonsense, who has money for drugs?
My partner had cinco now we blowin' on that ocho
We had five pounds before, now we have eight and we're getting high
Bozos love my rose gold, purple got me slow-mo
Fools love my rose gold jewelry, purple weed makes me slow and relaxed
Stuntin' like I'm Dorothy but my rubies in my dough tho
I look like a celebrity, like Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, but my jewels are in my money
What you think this four for, these niggas must be loco
This is a $40,000 chain, these guys are crazy
Steppin' on these bricks and for your fix so call me Toto
I'm walking on drugs and getting paid, call me Toto like in Wizard of Oz
Why they comment on my set though, they lookin' cause my neck gold
Why are they staring at me and commenting on my crew, probably because of my gold necklace
And I let that Tec show... hear that echo?
And I'm showing off my gun, can you hear the sound it makes when I shoot it?
Let go, that medal, .38 special, to your threshold
Let go of that gun, I have a .38 special that I can use to harm you
Niggas actin' petro, like they sexual, was metro
Guys are acting tough, like they're sexual or from the city
Bunch of bad bitches fuckin' out on tour
A lot of hot girls are having sex with us on tour
Like it through the backdoor, give it to her raw
They enjoy anal sex and we give it to them without a condom
Shimmy shimmy y'all ODB, ODB
A nod to the Wu-Tang Clan and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard
On the set and they like the nicotine to cigarette
Girls are around us all the time, like nicotine is to cigarettes
Bitches all up in my face, back back, give me space
Girls are getting too close, I need some personal space
Aye Clams nigga tell me where that bass at?
Asking the producer to turn up the bass in the song
Bass, uhh
The repeated phrase 'bass, uhh' is just a musical interlude with no lyrical meaning
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JKillen
Gawd this song will never get old to me.
Long live A$AP, you changed the world.
@Z3in_
Live Love ASAP*
@JKillen
@@Z3in_ that wasn’t a typo
But good looking out, sir. 🙏 Thank you
@ISirSmoke
only world he changed is yours
@theonlyone4304
@@ISirSmoke ong, album is heat no way it changed any world tho
@eleganteaura
Record and produce on my own 80s 90s SGP A$AP influencia
@duhmarionn
This is a certified hood classic
@JeromeProductions
yup
@ayoitsmrblank2289
Shut up
@samuelarbelaez3074
Nice to see a fan of Travis and Flacko... We are not common nowadays