As the latest cover star of GQ Style, A$AP Rocky sat down with the fashion magazine for an interview, where he discussed his industry friendships and upcoming creative projects. When asked how his next album is coming together, he explains his approach to creating new music:

My new album is really about testing new sounds. People are scared to test new sounds, so they go with what’s current ‘cause it’s the easy thing to do. The top 100 songs sound a certain way. People cater more to that because it’s a bigger demographic behind that, or it’s a guaranteed demographic behind that. I prefer to experiment and have my crowd grow with me and to reach new crowds. I don’t just rap—I actually make music. That’s why it takes time. These sonics represent me.

In addition to announcing his new direction, he’s still aiming to get the album released before year’s end. Rocky also makes it clear that he’s focusing on his own music now, as opposed to being involved in the careers of other A$AP-affiliated artists:

Right now, it’s music. Last year was businesses and developing all our new artists. Playboi Carti went platinum. Smooky MarGielaa is on the rise. Twelvyy album came out. A$AP Ferg mixtape came out—he always got number ones and bangers. Nast, Addie, up next. Cozy Tapes Vol. 2 is out right now. Now it’s all about me making music again.

Rocky has yet to announce a title or release date for his forthcoming album.

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