Watch A$AP Rocky Perform New Music from Don't Be Dumb in Upcoming Episode of Amazon Music’s “Songline” Series

14 January 2026 - Press release

Premiering on Yams Day—January 18—at 9 p.m. ET, this special episode of “Songline” will showcase the hip-hop icon as he brings his new album to life, with special guests and unexpected moments filmed in New York City

 

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Amazon Music today announced the upcoming episode of its acclaimed “Songline” series will feature multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and fashion icon A$AP Rocky. The exclusive performance finds the Harlem-raised icon performing new music from his highly anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb, filmed in locations across New York City. The special will premiere on Yams Day, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively on Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Twitch. 

In this new episode of “Songline,” the hip-hop icon will bring his new album to life in a cinematic, city-spanning performance featuring orchestrations by Danny Elfman, appearances from members of A$AP Mob, and intimate storytelling moments. The event pays tribute to A$AP Yams’ enduring legacy, honoring the influential visionary eleven years after his passing. Following the premiere, the performance will be available to stream for 24 hours.

The new album Don’t Be Dumb is arriving this Friday, January 16, and the album’s lead single, “Punk Rocky,” has already generated widespread excitement. The signature format of “Songline”—blending reimagined live performances with in-depth interviews—will give viewers an intimate look at Rocky’s creative process and evolving artistry days after the album’s release.

A$AP Rocky said, “IN CELEBRATION OF MY BROTHER A$AP YAMS, PERFORMING IN NEW YORK IS ALWAYS SPECIAL & A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT. YAMS BELIEVED IN THE VISION B4 EVERYONE. I WANT TO THANK AMAZON MUSIC SONGLINE FOR ALLOWING ME TO CELEBRATE THESE MOMENTS. -DONTBEDUMB & HAPPY YAMS DAY 2026.”

The special also marks Rocky’s return to music after his acclaimed turn to the big screen, including roles in Spike Lee’s crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest and the Golden Globe–nominated psychological comedy-drama If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.