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'''Rakim Mayers''' (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name '''ASAP Rocky''' (often stylized '''A$AP Rocky'''), is an American [[rapper]]. Born and raised in [[Harlem]], he released the mixtape ''LiveLoveA$AP'' in 2011. On December 5, 2011, the [[BBC]] announced that he had been nominated for the BBC's [[Sound of...|Sound of 2012]] poll.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2012/artists/asaprocky/</ref> His debut mixtape is available online in[http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320814967642 fan made copies].
'''Rakim Mayers''' (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name '''ASAP Rocky''' (often stylized '''A$AP Rocky'''), is an American [[rapper]]. Born and raised in [[Harlem]], he released the mixtape ''LiveLoveA$AP'' in 2011. On December 5, 2011, the [[BBC]] announced that he had been nominated for the BBC's [[Sound of...|Sound of 2012]] poll.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2012/artists/asaprocky/</ref> His debut mixtape is available online in [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320814967642 fan made copies].


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 02:47, 17 December 2011

ASAP Rocky
Birth nameRakim Mayers
Born (1988-10-03) October 3, 1988 (age 35)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsSony/RCA/Polo Grounds
This article is about the rapper born in 1988. For another rapper with a similar name, see Aesop Rock.

Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (often stylized A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper. Born and raised in Harlem, he released the mixtape LiveLoveA$AP in 2011. On December 5, 2011, the BBC announced that he had been nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.[1] His debut mixtape is available online in fan made copies.

Early life

Born October 3, 1988, Rakim Mayers was named after the rapper Rakim, one half of the Eric B. & Rakim duo.[2][3] When he was 12 years old, his father went to jail in connection with selling drugs.[2] A year later an older brother was killed near his apartment, which inspired him to take rapping seriously.[4] Mayers had started rapping at age 8,[5] grew up admiring Harlem-based rap group The Diplomats, and also lists among his influences Three 6 Mafia, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, UGK and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.[2][6][7] After living in a shelter with his mother and elsewhere around Manhattan, Mayers moved to Elmwood Park, New Jersey.[2][7] He joined the ASAP (Always Strive and Prosper) crew in 2007 and took up the name ASAP Rocky.[4]

LiveLoveA$AP (2011-present)

The "Peso" single was leaked onto the internet in August 2011 and within weeks received airplay on the high-profile Hot 97 New York radio station.[2][3] Music videos for "Peso" and "Purple Swag" generated further buzz and resulted in ASAP Rocky signing a reported $3 million record deal with Sony/RCA.[2][3][8][9][10] ASAP Rocky released the mixtape LiveLoveA$AP in October to generally positive reviews from critics.[9][10][11][12][13]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
LiveLoveA$AP
List of singles featuring A$AP Rocky, year released and album name
Title Year Album
"4 Loko"[14]
(Smoke DZA featuring A$AP Rocky) 		2011 Rolling Stoned

Promotional singles

List of promotional releases, year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Peso"[15] 2011 LiveLoveA$AP
"Purple Swag"[16] non-album single

Guest appearances

List of songs with guest appearances by A$AP Rocky
Title Year Album Artist
"Take 1" 2011 808s & Dark Grapes II Main Attrakionz
"Make It Stack" Cold Corner 2 Lloyd Banks
"Real Hustlers Don't Sleep" Blue Dream & Lean Juicy J

Music videos

Song Year Director References
"Purple Swag" 2011 Jason Ano + Rakim Mayers [17]
"Peso" Abteen Bagheri + Rakim Mayers [18]
"4 Loko" (with Smoke DZA) Cristopher Schafer + Kory Smith [19]


References

  1. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2012/artists/asaprocky/
  2. ^ a b c d e f Caramanica, Jon (2011-10-12). "Thinking Globally, Rapping Locally". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-11-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Pérez, Ysa (2011-10-28). "A$AP Rocky Talks $3 Million Record Deal, Mainstream Acceptance". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  4. ^ a b Zeichner, Naomi (2011-10-14). "Gen F: ASAP Rocky". The Fader. Retrieved 2011-11-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Markman, Rob (2011-10-20). "Drake Has 'Good Taste,' A$AP Rocky Says After Co-Sign". MTV. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  6. ^ Murphy, K. (2011-11-02). "A$AP Rocky Talks Debut Album, Musical Influences, and Accepting Gay Fans". Vibe. Retrieved 2011-11-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Lymangrover, Jason. "ASAP Rocky - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  8. ^ "Mixtape Daily: L.E.P., ASAP Rocky, Freddie Gibbs, Fat Joe, More Other Notables". MTV. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  9. ^ a b Bozzer, Mark (2011-11-08). "Reviews: A$AP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2011-11-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b Weiss, Jeff (2011-11-10). "Album Reviews: A$AP Rocky - LiveLoveA$AP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  11. ^ Barshad, Amos (2011-11-06). "Veggie-Friendly Weirdo Rap". New York. Retrieved 2011-11-15. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Madden, Mike (2011-11-07). "Album Review: ASAP Rocky – LiveLoveA$AP". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  13. ^ Markman, Rob (2011-11-07). "A$AP Rocky Having A 'Good Time' On Debut Mixtape". MTV. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  14. ^ Smoke DZA featuring A$AP Rocky > "4 Loko" - Single iTunes, Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  15. ^ A$AP Rocky > "Peso" - Single iTunes, Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  16. ^ A$AP Rocky > "Purple Swag" - Single iTunes, Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  17. ^ ASAP Rocky > "Purple Swag" > Directed by Jason Ano + ASAP Rocky Youtube, Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  18. ^ ASAP Rocky > "Peso" > Directed by Abteen Bagheri + ASAP Rocky Youtube, Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  19. ^ Smoke DZA featuring A$AP Rocky > "4 Loko" > Directed by Cristopher Schafer + Kory Smith Youtube, Retrieved 2011-12-07.

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