In this episode of Unfiltered billboard, Billboard Team members Carl Lamarre, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott discuss A$AP Rocky's cover story, their personal conversation with Damien, and industry expectations for the rapper's new album. They also delve into ComplexThe best Atlanta rappers of all time, debate, who should have taken the number one spot, explore BillboardThe biggest pop stars of the 21st century and beyond.
Damien Scott:
He remains true to his own vision, to his own ideas. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. What I've heard sounds great.
Carl Lamarre:
André 3000 No. 1 without a solo rap album.
Kyle Denis:
If you can spit, you can spit.
Damien Scott:
Can you rap? Or not?
Carl Lamarre:
50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, J. Lo, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Future, Post Malone, SZA, Sean Paul, Chris Brown. These are the names that did not make the top 25.
Carl Lamarre:
Well, greetings to this brother right here.
Kyle Denis:
Yes sir.
Carl Lamarre:
Great lady, great cover story. If you haven't already, make sure to check it out right now on billboard.com with A$AP Rocky. Yeah, sir. He had a fire profile piece. Man, the album was supposed to come out this Friday, which has been pushed back and it's coming out this fall. But bro, tell us about your experience with Rocky and what that was like.
Damien Scott:
It was great. You know, I know Rocky, well, I don't know him, but I've watched and I've had the pleasure of watching his career grow from the time he released “Purple Swag” until now. I've worked at publications that have covered him. We've had him on the cover of several albums and I've been lucky enough to be close enough to see a different match throughout his career, and I've always been a fan.
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