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A$AP Nast and Destroy Loney Release AMG Music

July 14, 2025

Cutting through the noise post five-year hiatus, Harlem-born artist A$AP Nast returns with 90s Era Nasty Vol. 1, building his sound through his fanbase’s anticipation. On “AMG Music,” the second single from the upcoming album, Nast links up with Atlanta’s Destroy Lonely in a track that echoes a New York era when A$AP Mob was actively reshaping hip-hop, now nearly two decades ago. The accompanying video, directed by Bladi, leans into worldbuilding and visual cues essential to Nast’s universe—complete with a 1994 Mercedes AMG.

During his time away from music, Nast focused on fashion, facilitating a new phase where the two merge fluidly. At this year's Fête de la Musique in Paris, he celebrated his collaboration with Comme des Garçons Shirt at Dover Street Market, establishing his instinctive cross-pollination of sound and style, whether it be captured in a campaign for Y-3 or a mirror photo at Chateau Marmont.

Words by Julia Silverberg
Photography by Ciesay

Watch the video for "AMG Music" below.

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