A$AP Rocky is officially turning up the heat. With his new single “Punk Rocky” dropping tomorrow, anticipation for his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb is reaching a fever pitch.
Earlier headlines surrounding the project weren’t exactly encouraging. In 2024, reports claimed the album had drawn just 6,000 physical pre-orders before they were eventually canceled, raising doubts about whether the hype would translate into real demand. But fast-forward to now, and the story looks very different.
According to Hip Hop All Day, Don’t Be Dumb has racked up nearly 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify alone, sitting at approximately 499.9K at the time of writing. That figure doesn’t even factor in pre-adds from platforms like Apple Music. On Spotify, the album currently ranks as the fourth most pre-saved project, trailing only Joji’s Piss In The Wind, Gorillaz’s The Mountain, and Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack.
Notably, Rocky’s album is outperforming Kanye West’s upcoming BULLY, which sits at 473.9K Spotify pre-saves. It’s a clear sign that momentum is finally building for a record that has faced years of delays and uncertainty.
Now the big question is whether this digital excitement will translate into strong physical sales and an impressive first-week debut. Beyond the numbers, fans are eager to see if Don’t Be Dumb delivers creatively and sonically after such a prolonged rollout.
Thankfully, the wait is almost over. Don’t Be Dumb is scheduled to arrive on January 16, putting fans less than two weeks away from hearing the full project. The album is expected to showcase a wide-ranging genre blend and could stand as Rocky’s most ambitious body of work to date.
While several teased tracks and collaborations may not make the final cut, one confirmed addition is “Punk Rocky,” which drops tomorrow (Monday, January 5) alongside a music video starring Winona Ryder. If early signs are any indication, this could mark the first major hip-hop release of the year—and a defining moment for A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited return.
