A$AP Rocky released the music video for 'Punk Rocky,' featuring Winona Ryder as his suburban neighbor. The track comes from his long-delayed album Don't Be Dumb, slated for release on January 16. The video, co-directed by Rocky and others, adds to the album's distinctive visual style.
A$AP Rocky's anticipated follow-up to his 2018 album Testing, titled Don't Be Dumb, appears closer to fruition amid ongoing delays and previews. The latest single, 'Punk Rocky,' features an overdriven dream-pop riff and a video that casts Winona Ryder in the role of Rocky's next-door neighbor. Rocky co-directed the video with Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks.
Ryder's involvement fits the album's aesthetic, which includes artwork designed by Tim Burton, a frequent collaborator of hers. Burton's sometime partner Danny Elfman provided string arrangements for the record, as Rocky shared in a Vanity Fair interview. Previous previews include 'Highjack,' featuring Jessica Pratt, and a single titled 'Taylor Swif.'
In the meantime, Rocky contributed songs to Highest 2 Lowest, a Spike Lee film in which he stars alongside Denzel Washington. Personally, Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their third child in September. These developments signal momentum for Don't Be Dumb, potentially arriving on January 16 after years of anticipation.
