A$AP Ferg emerged on the music scene in 2012 as one of the leading members of the Harlem, NY collective, A$AP Mob. He spent 2012 fortifying the groundwork to his ascent to “Trap Lord” by appearing on various tracks on A$AP Rocky's major label album debut, LONG.LIVE.A$AP and followed up by showcasing his talents for sold-out audiences while on tour with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna and Drake.
In 2013, A$AP Ferg released his debut project Trap Lord (A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music/RCA), which entered at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, #2 on the overall Rap Albums chart, #4 on the overall R&B Albums chart and #5 on the Top Digital Albums chart and earned Ferg the “Who New? Rookie of the Year” BET Hip Hop Award. Trap Lord included the breakout hits “Work REMIX” featuring A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & ScHoolBoy Q, and “Shabba,” also featuring A$AP Rocky.
Since the release of Trap Lord, Ferg has delivered electrifying performances at the 2013 BET Awards, Skrillex’s New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden, Pitchfork Music Festival, goHARD Spring Festival, Air + Style Festival and BUKU Festival among others. Ferg has also headlined his Turnt x Burnt tour and rocked stages while on tour with Juicy J and most recently G-Eazy on the "When It's Dark Out" tour. In addition to his music, A$AP Ferg has established himself as an innovator in art and fashion with his recent collaboration with Adidas footwear and apparel skateboarding collection and partnering with LA denim brand, AGOLDE. A$AP Ferg will release his sophomore album Always Strive and Prosper via A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music/RCA on April 22, 2016.