Rihanna x Alchemist & Knxwledge? A$AP Rocky Reveals Rihanna’s Dream Producer Wishlist
ASAP Rocky Reveals R9’s Bold New Underground Direction The "Navy" has been patient—legendarily so. But just when we thought the trail for Rihanna’s ninth studio album (the mythical R9) had gone cold, ASAP Rocky just dropped a bombshell that has shifted the entire conversation from "if" she’s releasing music to "who" is behind the boards. In a revealing January 2026 interview on The Joe Budden Podcast, Rocky slipped up and shared some insider tea that has the music world reeling: Rihanna wants to work with Alchemist and Knxwledge. For a global pop icon who has dominated the Billboard charts with EDM bangers and Caribbean-infused pop, the pivot toward two of the most respected "lo-fi" and "gritty" underground producers in hip-hop history is a massive statement. As Rocky put it: "Her style is so crazy, 'cause you wouldn't expect her to like the people she f**ks with." The Alchemist and Knxwledge Factor: A New ...