A$AP Rocky has unveiled his latest visual for "Punk Rocky," a dark and trippy world that features Winona Ryder, Thundercat, and Danny Elfman in its chaotic dance. The video begins with Ryder lounging on a plastic lounge chair, seemingly unfazed by her muscular partner's outburst into the phone, while Rocky emerges from a garage with rollers in his hair, jumping into a mosh pit and taking a hit to the face.
The visual, with its fantastical imagery reminiscent of Tim Burton's signature style, delves into Rocky's upcoming album "Don't Be Dumb," which is set to drop on January 16. Ryder appears alongside Elfman, both of whom have collaborated with Burton on past projects like "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands." The video offers a glimpse into the album's artwork, designed by Burton himself, as well as a subsequent film adaptation.
Rocky repeats his mantra in the catchy chorus, his eyelids moving like a mouth: "I wanna fall in love, don't want no broken heart/Don't wanna grow apart." In another scene, Ryder offers Rocky a plate of cookies, only to have her partner lose it when he sees them hanging out together. The group is swiftly carried away by police and has their mugshots taken before Rocky raps from behind bars.
The video ends with Rocky running through the streets, firing a gun into the air, before being shown once again in the back of a cop car. In the outro, he raps about his "punch drunk in love," left with a blackened eye: "You're punch drunk in love, left me with a blackened eye/She don't like those rapper guys, take me back." The video is a wild ride, full of Burton-esque whimsy and fantasy.
The visual, with its fantastical imagery reminiscent of Tim Burton's signature style, delves into Rocky's upcoming album "Don't Be Dumb," which is set to drop on January 16. Ryder appears alongside Elfman, both of whom have collaborated with Burton on past projects like "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands." The video offers a glimpse into the album's artwork, designed by Burton himself, as well as a subsequent film adaptation.
Rocky repeats his mantra in the catchy chorus, his eyelids moving like a mouth: "I wanna fall in love, don't want no broken heart/Don't wanna grow apart." In another scene, Ryder offers Rocky a plate of cookies, only to have her partner lose it when he sees them hanging out together. The group is swiftly carried away by police and has their mugshots taken before Rocky raps from behind bars.
The video ends with Rocky running through the streets, firing a gun into the air, before being shown once again in the back of a cop car. In the outro, he raps about his "punch drunk in love," left with a blackened eye: "You're punch drunk in love, left me with a blackened eye/She don't like those rapper guys, take me back." The video is a wild ride, full of Burton-esque whimsy and fantasy.
. I mean, Winona Ryder and Danny Elfman showing up? That's just a lazy attempt to add some "cred" to his album. And don't even get me started on the artwork – Tim Burton must be getting paid a fortune for that mess 
. It's like he took every weird fantasy movie idea from the past 20 years, threw 'em all into a blender, and hit puree. Rocky just seems like another privileged rapper who thinks he can coast on his name alone 
. And what's with the police and mugshots? Just another way to say "I'm trying too hard to be edgy" 
. Can't wait to see how this album flops in a few months...
! It's like stepping into a Tim Burton fever dream – the dark vibes, the trippy imagery... it's all so iconic 
. I love how Winona Ryder is just chillin' while Rocky gets all worked up 
. And can we talk about Danny Elfman's cameo? Genius move, dude! The way the video blends fantasy and reality is pure art 
. The song "Don't Be Dumb" sounds hella catchy too 
. Rocky's been pushing boundaries with his music for a while now, but this visual takes it to a whole new level 
. I'm hyped for the album drop on Jan 16 and that potential film adaptation... this could be a wild ride! 
this visual for A$AP Rocky's new album looks so trippy and dark, i love the idea of it being inspired by Tim Burton's style 
winona ryder is always a great addition to any project, and danny elfman's voice adds such an eerie vibe to the chorus 
! Winona Ryder, Thundercat, Danny Elfman - what a dream team 
. The way the video blends fantasy and reality is mind-blowing, and that soundtrack? 
Perfectly catchy! I'm literally hyped for his new album "Don't Be Dumb" 
January 16 can't come soon enough! 
it looks like he's really pushing the boundaries with this visual and I'm HERE. FOR. IT 
Danny Elfman is so talented too, I love how they're both connected to Tim Burton, that's some serious collaboration magic 
the whole thing feels like a fever dream, but in the best way possible 
. I'm loving the dark and trippy vibes, it's like something out of a Tim Burton movie 
. Winona Ryder and Danny Elfman are perfect fits, they're both so iconic in their own right 
. The way Rocky's music just takes over the video is insane 
, it's gonna be lit 
. But what really got me thinking is how this whole thing is all about the themes of love, relationships, and growing apart... and Rocky's lyrics are like, so raw and honest 
. The imagery is wild, with that garage door opening and all - it's like a fever dream come to life 
. And can we talk about how amazing it is that Burton designed the album artwork himself? That's some next-level collaboration goals 
so he's finally dropping his album after all that drama... 16th Jan can't come soon enough, I'm sure it'll be a real trip... 
Winona Ryder being the ultimate enabler though... 
like what's next, Danny Elfman getting a cameo as Rocky's therapist? 
I feel you know when the visuals are just too much to handle... A$AP Rocky's latest vid is wild but it feels kinda like he's struggling to keep it together 
Winona Ryder and Danny Elfman are always a great combo, but this feels like a whole lot of stress for Rocky. Like, can't we all just have a chill day? 
. Rocky's album "Don't Be Dumb" is dropping on Jan 16th and I'm already hyped 
A$AP Rocky's new vid for "Punk Rocky" is straight fire 
, but then gets thrown into a wild situation with Rocky and Thundercat 
. Less talk, more punk rock 
. The fact that this visual is connected to his album "Don't Be Dumb" and has potential for a film adaptation is giving me goosebumps 
. What do you guys think? Are you hyped for Rocky's new album?
I love how Danny Elfman is in it too, that dude always brings the weird vibes 
i mean, who wouldn't want a black and white photo of A$AP Rocky on their wall? 
but what really caught my attention was how they wove in themes of love and heartbreak - Rocky's lyrics about wanting to fall in love but not wanting no broken hearts is so relatable 
and the way the video uses fantasy to convey those emotions is pure genius 
and Winona Ryder is such a great addition to the cast, she always brings this quirky charm 
. the visuals are so trippy it's hard to keep up with what's real and what's not. overall, i'm hyped for this album and that potential film adaptation