ASAP Twelvyy

ASAP Twelvyy

ASAP Twelvyy performing in 2012
Background information
Birth name Jamel Phillips
Born 1990 (age 25–26)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Origin Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Labels ASAP Worldwide
Associated acts

Jamal Phillips (born 1990), better known as his stage name ASAP Twelvyy (stylized as A$AP Twelvyy), is an American rapper from Bronx, New York City. He is a member of the hip hop group ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. He was first recognized by the public when he was featured on the song, "Trilla" with his fellow ASAP Mob members ASAP Rocky and ASAP Nast in 2011. In 2014, he released the song "Xscape", the second single to the ASAP Mob's debut album L.O.R.D.. The album was supposed to be released in 2014, but it was officially scrapped. ASAP Twevlyy is preparing to releasing his debut mixtape, 2127301090.

Early life

Jamal Phillips was born 1990 in Harlem Hospital Center. He first lived at Convent Avenue and 129th street in Harlem, then Lenox Avenue and 127th street in Harlem, then moved to Castle Hill, Bronx in 2003. The name "Twevlyy" comes from his nickname "212". That was the area code in Harlem. "...I didn't want to be called "A$AP 212" because it don't flow right." says Philips. "A$AP Twelvyy is smooth and girls love Twelvy."[1] Philips met ASAP Yams (co-founder of ASAP Mob) in 2006. He was introduced to fellow member ASAP Rocky by Yams at a house party in 2008.[2] Philips was influenced by other New York artists such as Jay Z, Big L, Nas, Stack Bundles, 50 Cent and Big Pun.[1]

Career

2011–15: Career beginnings with ASAP Mob

On September 19, 2011, ASAP Twelvyy was featured in ASAP Rocky's song "Trilla" with ASAP Nast. The song appeared on Rocky's debut mixtape Live. Love. ASAP (2011).[3] That's when Twelvyy's name was first revealed to the people. Throughout 2012, Twevlyy started releasing his own material for the first time with songs such as "A.S.A.P. Bullshit", "12 Unleashed" and "Our World" featuring ASAP Nast.[4][5][6] Twelvyy also appeared on the ASAP Mob's debut mixtape Lords Never Worry released on August 28, 2012. He appeared on the tracks "Full Metal Jacket", "Y.N.R.E.", "Jay Reed" and "Gotham City". On April 21, 2014, Twelvyy released the song "Xscape", which was the second single to the ASAP Mob's debut album, L.O.R.D.[7] On June 5, 2014, he was featured in the third single to the album called "Hella Hoes" with ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg and ASAP Nast.[8] Later that year ASAP Yams announced that the album was going to be scrapped.[9]

On August 29, 2014, ASAP Twelvyy released the song, "Glock Rivers".[10] On November 20, 2014, the official music video for "Glock Rivers" was released. The video reveals that Twelvyy would soon be releasing his debut mixtape.[11] On April 15, 2015, he released the song, "LORD". Sources said this song would not appear on his mixtape.[12] On August 24, 2015, Twelvyy released his next single, "Heaven Can Wait" featuring Emilz.[13]

2016–present: 2127301090

On January 1, 2016, he releases another single called, "L.Y.B.B. (Resolution)".[14] On January 29, 2016, he releases a song called, "Trips" in anticipation for his tour with Flatbush Zombies.[15] On January 31, 2016, Twelvyy releases a freestyle of ASAP Rocky's "1 Train", which appeared on Rocky's debut album Long. Live. ASAP (2013).[16]

On February 18, 2016, ASAP Twelvyy releases the single, "Lords Never Worry" featuring ASAP Rocky and ASAP Nast. The song is apart of the #WavyWednesdays series.[17] On March 9, 2016, Twelvyy releases another song for the series called, "Again" which features ASAP Ant.[18] On March 29, 2016, ASAP Twelvyy revealed he was releasing a mixtape called 2127301090. On Instagram, he posted a picture of the album cover that says "coming soon" in the middle.[19] On March 30, 2016, Twelvyy releases another song with Rocky and Nast called "Presidents", which is also included in the #WavyWednesdays series.[20]

Feuds

On March 2, 2016, ASAP Twelvyy and ASAP Ant diss rapper Troy Ave on Twitter after Troy said displeasing comments about the late Capital Steez on "Sway in the Morning". One Reddit thread claims Twelvyy tweeted "@TroyAve I'll fight you for steez". Twelvyy does retweet Troy Ave's manager Hovain and calls him out a couple of times.[21]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected album details
Title Album details
Lords Never Worry[22]
(with ASAP Mob)
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: ASAP Worldwide, Yamborghini
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B
 US Rap
"Glock Rivers" 2014 — — — non-album singles
"LORD" 2015 — — —
"Heaven Can Wait"
(featuring Emilz)		 — — —
"L.Y.B.B. (Resolution)" 2016 — — —
"Trips" — — —
"Lords Never Worry"
(featuring ASAP Rocky and ASAP Nast)		 — — —
"Again"
(featuring ASAP Ant)		 — — —
"Presidents"
(with ASAP Rocky and ASAP Nast)		 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
"Free Crack" (remix)
(Chynna featuring ASAP Ant and ASAP Twelvyy)		 2014 — The Big Payback
"Xscape"
(ASAP Mob featuring ASAP Twelvyy)		 — N/A
"Hella Hoes"
(ASAP Mob featuring ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast and ASAP Twelvyy)		 60
"Half - Time"
(Flatbush Zombies featuring ASAP Twelvyy)		 2015 — non-album single
"Who You Wit"
(Tray Pizzy featuring ASAP Twelvyy)		 2016 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Trilla" 2011 ASAP Rocky, ASAP Nast Live. Love. ASAP
"Bastermating" Asher Roth, King Chip, YP Pabst & Jazz
"4 Loko" (remix) Smoke DZA, ASAP Rocky, Danny Brown, Killa Kyleon, Freeway Sweet Baby Kushed Good
"Game 7" 2012 Smoke DZA Rugby Thompson
"Out Here" Smoke DZA, Vado K.O.N.Y.
"Aura" 2013 Harry Fraud, Smoke DZA Adrift
"Silver Lining" 2016 Statik Selektah, Chauncy Sherod, Kirk Knight Lucky 7

References

  1. 1 2 Dorsa, Daniel (2013-03-04). "A$AP TWELVY TALKS A$AP MOB, VIDEOGAMES, AND REMAINING TRUE TO NEW YORK". Vice.com. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
  2. ↑ Baker, Ernest (2012-01-30). "Twevly - Who is A$AP Mob?". Complex. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
  3. ↑ DJ Ill Will (2011-09-19). "A$AP Rocky - Trilla Feat. A$AP Twelvyy & A$AP Nast | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
  4. ↑ DJ Ill Will (2012-01-08). "A$AP Twelvyy - A.S.A.P. Bullshit | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  5. ↑ DJ Ill Will (2012-01-08). "A$AP Twelvyy - 12 Unleashed | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  6. ↑ Lilah, Rose (2012-02-14). "A$AP Twelvyy - Our World Feat. A$AP Nast | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  7. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (2014-04-21). "A$AP Mob - Xscape Feat. A$AP Twelvyy | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  8. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (2014-06-05). "A$AP Mob - Hella Hoes Feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast & A$AP Twelvyy | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  9. ↑ Smith, Trevor (2014-09-28). "A$AP Mob's "L.O.R.D." Scrapped, New A$AP Rocky Album Coming Soon". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  10. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - Glock Rivers | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  11. ↑ "ASAP Twelvy "Glock Rivers" Video [New Video]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  12. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - LORD | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  13. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - Heaven Can Wait Feat. Emillz | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  14. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - L.Y.B.B. (Resolution) | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  15. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - Trips (Prod. By Harry Fraud) | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  16. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - 1 Train Freestyle | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  17. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - Lords Never Worry Feat. A$AP Rocky & A$AP Nast | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  18. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy - Again Feat. A$AP Ant (Prod. By Harry Fraud) | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  19. ↑ Smith, Trevor (2016-03-29). "ASAP Twelvyy Announces "‘2127301090" Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  20. ↑ "A$AP Nast, A$AP Twelvyy & A$AP Rocky - Presidents | Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  21. ↑ "A$AP Twelvyy & A$AP Ant Go In On Troy Ave". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  22. ↑ Breihan, Tom (August 28, 2012). "Download A$AP Mob Lord$ Never Worry Mixtape". Stereogum. Spin Media. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
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