Just a week after returning with his long-awaited new album, A$AP Rocky has surprised fans again. The Harlem star dropped a new track and video, “Flackito Jodye,” featuring Dominican rapper Tokischa. Following the album drop, it has already added to the excitement surrounding “DON’T BE DUMB.” The release arrived without much warning or press attention, immediately blowing up social media following its drop. The album gives listeners another glimpse into the more experimental world Rocky has been teasing and leading up to.
Their pairing isn’t entirely out of the blue. In 2024, the two were spotted filming together in New York, with behind-the-scenes footage circulating online and sparking speculation about a potential collaboration. Parts of that shoot have now resurfaced in the finished video.
Location plays a key role in the project’s visual component. Scenes were shot along St. Nicholas Avenue, a stretch that links Harlem with Washington Heights, home to one of the city’s largest Dominican communities. The setting works as a symbolic bridge between Rocky’s roots and Tokischa’s cultural background, grounding the surrealist visuals in a New York-centered story.
The track lands at a high point for both artists. “DON’T BE DUMB” has been widely praised for showing a more focused, confident Rocky. Critics stated he sounds more comfortable balancing sharp rapping with a more refined sense of melody following the release. At the same time, Tokischa continues to build an increasingly international profile after rapid growth in 2025 that saw her rank among the most-streamed Dominican artists on Spotify, further expanding into the global market.
“Flackito Jodye” is available now across streaming platforms, and if this surprise drop is any indication, Rocky’s new era may continue to surprise fans.
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