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A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Lands 2026’s Biggest Day-One Streaming Debut

Early numbers confirm a resurgent release built on a vinyl-first strategy.

Overview

  • A$AP Rocky released his fourth studio album on Jan. 16, marking his first full-length project since 2018’s Testing.
  • The album earned 35.43 million Spotify streams in its first full day, the largest album debut of 2026 so far, per Chart Data reports.
  • Pre-release vinyl sales topped 130,000 units, driven by multiple variants and early retail availability, according to a press release cited by Kurrco.
  • Rocky and Spotify revealed the star-packed features via global billboards, with collaborators including Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Gorillaz, Thundercat, Jon Batiste, Brent Faiyaz, Westside Gunn, will.i.am, BossMan Dlow, Jessica Pratt, and Danny Elfman; the artwork is linked to Tim Burton.
  • Discussion has focused on perceived bars aimed at Drake, LeBron James amplified a viral clip tied to the album, and Rocky’s like on a fan post suggested a possible deluxe that could add the previewed track “Your Honor.”