The speculation was sparked by a since-deleted video for a never-before-heard track called 'Sundress.' Naturally, many assumed the Harlem rapper had another surprise drop up his sleeve however, Thursday night came and went without any new tunes. The final three tracks prosper because of an actual thematic concept, and honed-in production.On Thursday night, fans were on the edge of their seats, holding their collective breath for new Rocky music. Frank and Rocky both rap their asses off, and for the first time in RockyвЂ™s career, fans are able to see a look into the insecurities he faces everyday.

The Harlem rapper brings back Ocean for the final song вЂњPurity,вЂќ which sounds like it could have been featured on blond,В based on the spacey acoustic guitar. вЂњChangesвЂќ contains four polished beat switches, and for once, Rocky is introspective with his lyrics, comparing his own life to others, and questioning what is really important. Rocky thankfully finishes off the album strong. Without many lyrics, both rappers utilize their musical prowess to make an interesting concept (for once). No one can understand what Kodak is saying because of the grainy reception.ДЄgain though, the song following that Kodak blunder, вЂњBuck Shots,вЂќ delivers a beautiful Pierre Bourne-style beat, and un-ironically, Carti features on the track. However, as with most cases throughout this album, for every beautifully sounding track riddled with intriguing edits and vocal distortions, thereвЂ™s a confusing artistic decision, like on the monotonous вЂњKids Turned Out Fine.вЂќ Or, the lifeless вЂњCalldropsвЂќ where Rocky calls Kodak Black from prison to give a verse over the phone. RockyвЂ™s vocal edit is spot-on and MontanaвЂ™s hook mixes in well with the more funk-inspired guitar riffs. His pursuits, while subordinate at times, actually come off better than expected, specifically on the more soulful вЂњBrotha ManвЂќ featuring French Montana, and guess who, Mr. Rocky clearly tries to utilize his best Frank Ocean impression on the final half of Testing,В especially when he attempts to be more melodic, and employ more beat switch-ups. ItвЂ™s disappointing, considering Skepta brought a lot of energy to Playboi CartiвЂ™s recent release, Die Lit. Skepta and RockyвЂ™s delivery is both predictable and mundane as well. The vocal performance from English songwriter FKA Twigs serves as a formidable closer to a fragmented concept.ДЇor a project that presents interesting ideas production-wise, вЂњPraise The Lord (Da shine)вЂќ seems derivative of every trap rap song thatвЂ™s used a flute in the background. The soothing base on вЂњFukk SleepвЂќ makes up for ASAPвЂ™s skeletal lyrics that once again, lack any logical direction. The Harlem rapper harmonizes with the instrumentals, specifically when he chants, вЂњstoned-stoned when IвЂ™m in my zone-zone/smokinвЂ™ on the homegrown, feeling like IвЂ™m all alone.вЂќ Rocky clearly exercises his best impression of Cudi, who was probably present in the studio when this was recorded.

Also, the chaos on display throughout the entire three minutes is dizzying, but in a favorable way. вЂњTony ToneвЂќ production-wise is very similar to the intro track, and benefits from an infectious chorus from ASAP. This album really does sound like Rocky is testing something creatively, but without any clear direction or thematic element. The inclusion of Kid Cudi on вЂњASAP ForeverвЂќ adds life to the lead single, but RockyвЂ™s uninspired verse and beat switch-up suffers from any organization.

The introduction track, вЂњDistorted RecordsвЂќ is too short to really praise, but incorporates cockeyed baselines, with ASAP acknowledging those hypnotic acid house chords, especially when he raps, вЂњI can feel the base/from the ceiling to the basement.вЂќ The song, while devoid of a structured length, still acts as a solid start. Nonetheless, the Harlem rapper surprised fans over Instagram with the release date of Testing.В Rocky clearly decides to throw the kitchen sink right off the bat as far as production goes. Even the вЂњASAP ForeverвЂќ single released about a month and a half ago sounded void of a catchy hook or memorable lyrics. To be honest, many of his rollout singles over the past year suffered from a lack of direction and focus, specifically on his verses with the Mob on the Cozy Tapes projects. Nonetheless, the long await is over, and the unofficial captain of ASAP Mob is back from the hip hop abyss. On top of that, PushaвЂ™s own album, Daytona,В hit the streaming services on the same exact night, and outdid ASAPвЂ™s as far as critical acclaim goes. Instead, all eyes are focused on the Pusha T and Drake beef. Finally after three years of waiting, ASAP Rocky has released his third studio album, Testing.В And sadly, no one cares right now.

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