Order of Protection (song)

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"Order of Protection"
Song by ASAP Rocky
from the album Don't Be Dumb
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2026
Genre Hip-hop
Length2:51
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"Order of Protection" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky and the opening track from his fourth studio album Don't Be Dumb (2026). It was produced by Rocky himself, Jordan Patrick and Rance of 1500 or Nothin'.

Contents

Composition

The song features synthesizers, drums and a choir. [1] In the lyrics, ASAP Rocky notes the lengthy interval following the release of his previous album Testing , but proclaims he has maintained his standing as a leading figure in the hip-hop industry. [2] He references the obstacles that he encountered during his period of working on Don't Be Dumb, such as dealing with many leaks of his music [3] and his recent criminal trial regarding the shooting of his former friend and collaborator ASAP Relli. [3] [4]

Critical reception

The song was well-received by music critics. In a ranking of tracks from Don't Be Dumb, Billboard's Angel Diaz placed it at number 11, stating "The beat knocks and he's giving fans relevant bars about being a superstar rapper in the digital age. Don't Be Dumb is off to a good start here." [3] Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote "Quite frankly, this is a great way to start off the album. The production here is brooding, and Rocky sounds like he has a lot to say. His flow is fantastic on the track, and with the instrumental taking you in all sorts of different directions, it is clear that Rocky means a whole lot of business right now." [5] Robin Murray of Clash commented "The glitzy electronics of opener 'ORDER OF PROTECTION' are a world away from the taut". [6] Reviewing the album for Consequence , Kiana Fitzgerald stated "Even songs that sound like they were simultaneously overestimated and underthought (the album opener 'Order of Protection') manage to feel attention-grabbing." [7] Casey Epstein-Gross of Paste remarked that the song "sets the tone with that glassy, half-regal, half-grimy intro—choral swells, weird little synth squeaks, hallway-echo drums". [1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Order of Protection"
Chart (2026)Peak
position
Canada Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [8] 59
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9] 105
Latvia Streaming (LaIPA) [10] 15
Lithuania (AGATA) [11] 38
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [12] 5
Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI) [13] 83
US Billboard Hot 100 [14] 54
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [15] 16

References

  1. 1 2 Epstein-Gross, Casey (January 20, 2026). "On Don't Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky makes both a case and a mess". Paste . Archived from the original on January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ Brocklesby, Adam. "Don't Be Dumb, but Don't Expect a Masterpiece - A$AP Rocky review". Deeds Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Diaz, Angel (January 16, 2026). "A$AP Rocky's 'DON'T BE DUMB': All 16 Tracks Ranked". Billboard . Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Barilleaux, Michael G. (January 27, 2026). "A$AP Rocky :: Don't Be Dumb". RapReviews. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Cole, Alexander (January 16, 2026). "Order Of Protection - Song by A$AP Rocky". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  6. ↑ Murray, Robin (2026-01-16). "A$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb | Reviews". Clash . Archived from the original on January 16, 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  7. ↑ Fitzgerald, Kiana (2026-01-16). "A$AP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb Review: A Pretty Boy's Reckoning". Consequence . Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  8. ↑ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Latvijas mūzikas topā debitē jauni līderi un jaunas dziesmas" [New leaders and new songs debut in Latvian music charts] (in Latvian). TV Net  [ lv ]. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2026 4-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Singles Digital – Top 100 – 4. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  15. ↑ "ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
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