TESTING is the third studio album by Harlem rapper, A$AP Rocky, following his last album AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP released in 2015. In an interview with GQ, A$AP said that this album is really about experimentation with new sounds: People are scared to test new sounds, so they go with what’s current, ‘cause it’s the easy thing to do. I don’t just rap – I actually make music. That’s why it takes time. These sonics represent me. The album proves to be one of Rocky’s most versatile. Just like its selection of samples, TESTING plays host to a far-reaching list of contributors. The most unexpected guests include FKA twigs and MGMT, who both help to make “Fukk Sleep” the waking-dream of a space-trap cut that it is. Elsewhere, Dev Hynes adds his nostalgic-R&B Blood Orange vibe to “Hund43d.” The album is also extremely personal at times. On “Purity” he raps about losing loved ones in his life, and on “Changes” he ponders on his previous relationships. A range of musical styles and genres have been achieved on this album, truly living up to its title. The album was released on May 25th as well as its credits and its tracklist.