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'''''Hood Poet''''' is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper [[Polo G]]. The album is expected to be released on August 9, 2024, by [[Columbia Records]]. |
'''''Hood Poet''''' is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper [[Polo G]]. The album is expected to be released on August 9, 2024, by [[Columbia Records]]. It is confirmed to include the singles "[[Distraction (Polo G song)|Distraction]]", "[[Barely Holdin' On]]", "[[Angels in the Sky (Polo G song)|Angels in the Sky]]", and "We Uh Shoot". It has guest appearances from [[GloRilla]], [[Lil Durk]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[G Herbo]], [[42 Dugg]], [[Hunxho]], [[The Kid Laroi]], and [[Fridayy]]. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single "Distraction" with a trailer featuring YouTuber [[Kai Cenat]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Hansel |date=May 27, 2022 |title=Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/polo-g-teases-new-song-distraction-on-instagram |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.<ref name=" |
On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single, "Distraction", with a trailer featuring YouTuber [[Kai Cenat]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Hansel |date=May 27, 2022 |title=Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/polo-g-teases-new-song-distraction-on-instagram |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.<ref name="Fader">{{Cite web |last=Helfand |first=Raphael |date=June 3, 2022 |title=Watch the video for Polo G's new song, "Distraction" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/06/03/polo-g-distraction-video/amp |access-date=September 13, 2023 |website=[[The Fader]]}}</ref> It charted at number 39 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Hot 100">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/polo-g/chart-history/hsi/|title=Polo G Chart History: Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 13, 2023}}</ref> It was also confirmed that his upcoming album would feature production entirely from [[Southside (record producer)|Southside]].<ref name="Fader" /> In August 2023, Polo G teased the album's release by setting up [[posters]] containing [[lyrics]] with the album's title ''Hood Poet'' under each one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=August 8, 2023 |title=Polo G Hints At "Hood Poet" Album With Lyric Posters |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/701493-polo-g-hood-poet-album |access-date=September 13, 2023 |website=[[HotNewHipHop]]}}</ref> On August 15, 2023, he officially announced the album's release, as well as a single titled "Barely Holdin' On", with the album to release on September 15, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trapp |first=Malcolm |date=August 15, 2023 |title=Polo G Announces Release Date For Upcoming Album 'Hood Poet' |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2023/08/15/polo-g-announces-release-date-for-upcoming-album-hood-poet/ |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Rap-Up]]}}</ref> He also launched a 24-hour [[livestream|live stream]] to promote the album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=August 16, 2023 |title=Polo G Channels Frank Ocean With 24-Hour Livestream Ahead of 'Hood Poet' Album |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/polo-g-hood-poet-livestream-frank-ocean |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=[[HipHopDX]]}}</ref> The album's second single, "Barely Holdin' On", was released on August 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breihan |first=Tom |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Polo G – "Barely Holdin' On" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2233603/polo-g-barely-holdin-on/music/ |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=Stereogum}}</ref> It peaked at number 68 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Hot 100" /> On the day he released "Barely Holdin' On," he announced that he was contemplating retirement from music after he releases the album.<ref>{{Cite tweet |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Honestly after my hood poet album I'm considering retiring from music💜🫶🏾🫶🏾so I appreciate everybody ridin for me 10 fold🌪️ |user=polo_capalot |number=1692394232567222503 |access-date=September 14, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ellington |first=Andre |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Polo G Hints At Retirement After 'Hood Poet' Album: 'This Rap Sh-t Got So Lame' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/polo-g-retirement-hood-poet-album |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[HipHopDX]]}}</ref> Later that month, he was arrested. This caused him to postpone the release of the album until further notice. A tour was also planned, but those dates were never affected by those charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elibert |first=Mark |date=September 9, 2023 |title=Polo G Pushes Back New Album Following Arrests, Says Delay Won't Affect Tour Schedule |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/polo-g-album-delay |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=[[Complex Magazine]]}}</ref> |
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In January 2024, Polo G stated in an interview with [[TMZ]] that the would release in August.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polo G 'Hood Poet' Album Coming in August, Doesn't Want to String Along Fans |url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/05/polo-g-hood-poet-release-date-august-string-fans-along/ |date=January 5, 2024 |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[TMZ]]}}</ref> On May 31, the album's third single, "[[Angels in the Sky (Polo G song)|Angels in the Sky]]", was released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castro |first1=Danilo |title=Polo G Gets Reflective On Hard-Hitting Single "Angels In The Sky" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/809651-polo-g-gets-reflective-hard-hitting-single-angels-in-the-sky-hip-hop-news |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=May 31, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Uproxx">{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Aaron |title=Polo G’s Past Lives Meet In The Reflective ‘Angels In The Sky’ Video |url=https://uproxx.com/music/polo-g-angels-in-the-sky-video/ |website=[[Uproxx]] |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=May 31, 2024}}</ref> On July 30, 2024, he announced that the album would release on August 9, 2024, while also revealing the cover art and guest appearances for the album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Polo G Announces New Album, "Hood Poet," With Star-Studded Feature List |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/829589-polo-g-announces-new-album-hood-poet-feature-hip-hop-news |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[HotNewHipHop]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pointer |first=Flisadam |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Polo G's Album'Hood Poet' Finally Has An Official Release Date |url=https://uproxx.com/music/polo-g-hood-poet-release-date-announcement/ |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Uproxx]]}}</ref> It was announced that the album's fourth and final single, "We Uh Shoot" featuring [[Lil Durk]], was going to be released on August 2.<ref name="Billboard">{{Cite web |last=Saponara |first=Michael |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Polo G Announces 'Hood Poet' Album Featuring Future, GloRilla & The Kid LAROI |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/polo-g-announce-album-hood-poet-future-glorilla-1235743236/ |access-date=July 31, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> |
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== Track listing == |
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The album will include 18 tracks.<ref name="Billboard" /> Tracks 1-2, 4-8, 10, 12, and 14-18 are yet to be titled. |
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{{Track listing |
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| headline = ''Hood Poet'' track listing |
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| extra_column = Producer(s) |
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| title3 = [[Barely Holdin' On]] |
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| writer3 = {{hlist|[[Noah Goldstein]]|[[Dr. Luke|Łukasz Gottwald]]|[[Southside (record producer)|Joshua Luellen]]|[[Polo G|Taurus Bartlett]]}} |
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| extra3 = {{hlist|[[Southside (record producer)|Southside]]|[[Dr. Luke]]|[[Noah Goldstein]]}} |
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| length3 = 2:54 |
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| title9 = We Uh Shoot |
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| note9 = featuring [[Lil Durk]] |
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| title11 = [[Distraction (Polo G song)|Distraction]] |
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| writer11 = {{hlist|[[Polo G|Taurus Bartlett]]|[[Southside (record producer)|Joshua Luellen]]|[[Cubeatz|Tim Gomringer]]|[[Cubeatz|Kevin Gomringer]]}} |
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| extra11 = {{hlist|[[Southside (record producer)|Southside]]|[[Cubeatz]]}} |
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| length11 = 2:51 |
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| title13 = [[Angels in the Sky (Polo G song)|Angels in the Sky]] |
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| writer13 = {{hlist|[[Polo G|Taurus Bartlett]]|Daniel Ivy|1HittWonder}} |
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| extra13 = {{hlist|Oz on the Track|1HittWonder}} |
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| length13 = 2:42 |
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}} |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 05:23, 31 July 2024
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| Released | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2024 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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Hood Poet is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper Polo G. The album is expected to be released on August 9, 2024, by Columbia Records. It is confirmed to include the singles "Distraction", "Barely Holdin' On", "Angels in the Sky", and "We Uh Shoot". It has guest appearances from GloRilla, Lil Durk, Future, Offset, G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Hunxho, The Kid Laroi, and Fridayy.
Background
On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single, "Distraction", with a trailer featuring YouTuber Kai Cenat.[1] "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.[2] It charted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] It was also confirmed that his upcoming album would feature production entirely from Southside.[2] In August 2023, Polo G teased the album's release by setting up posters containing lyrics with the album's title Hood Poet under each one.[4] On August 15, 2023, he officially announced the album's release, as well as a single titled "Barely Holdin' On", with the album to release on September 15, 2023.[5] He also launched a 24-hour live stream to promote the album.[6] The album's second single, "Barely Holdin' On", was released on August 18, 2023.[7] It peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] On the day he released "Barely Holdin' On," he announced that he was contemplating retirement from music after he releases the album.[8][9] Later that month, he was arrested. This caused him to postpone the release of the album until further notice. A tour was also planned, but those dates were never affected by those charges.[10]
In January 2024, Polo G stated in an interview with TMZ that the would release in August.[11] On May 31, the album's third single, "Angels in the Sky", was released.[12][13] On July 30, 2024, he announced that the album would release on August 9, 2024, while also revealing the cover art and guest appearances for the album.[14][15] It was announced that the album's fourth and final single, "We Uh Shoot" featuring Lil Durk, was going to be released on August 2.[16]
Track listing
The album will include 18 tracks.[16] Tracks 1-2, 4-8, 10, 12, and 14-18 are yet to be titled.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 3. | "Barely Holdin' On" | 2:54 | ||
| 9. | "We Uh Shoot" (featuring Lil Durk) | |||
| 11. | "Distraction" | 2:51 | ||
| 13. | "Angels in the Sky" |
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| 2:42 |
References
- ^ Chang, Hansel (May 27, 2022). "Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Helfand, Raphael (June 3, 2022). "Watch the video for Polo G's new song, "Distraction"". The Fader. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Polo G Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (August 8, 2023). "Polo G Hints At "Hood Poet" Album With Lyric Posters". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (August 15, 2023). "Polo G Announces Release Date For Upcoming Album 'Hood Poet'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (August 16, 2023). "Polo G Channels Frank Ocean With 24-Hour Livestream Ahead of 'Hood Poet' Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (August 18, 2023). "Polo G – "Barely Holdin' On"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ @polo_capalot (August 18, 2023). "Honestly after my hood poet album I'm considering retiring from music💜🫶🏾🫶🏾so I appreciate everybody ridin for me 10 fold🌪️" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Ellington, Andre (August 18, 2023). "Polo G Hints At Retirement After 'Hood Poet' Album: 'This Rap Sh-t Got So Lame'". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (September 9, 2023). "Polo G Pushes Back New Album Following Arrests, Says Delay Won't Affect Tour Schedule". Complex Magazine. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ "Polo G 'Hood Poet' Album Coming in August, Doesn't Want to String Along Fans". TMZ. January 5, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Castro, Danilo (May 31, 2024). "Polo G Gets Reflective On Hard-Hitting Single "Angels In The Sky"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (May 31, 2024). "Polo G's Past Lives Meet In The Reflective 'Angels In The Sky' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Blake, Cole (July 30, 2024). "Polo G Announces New Album, "Hood Poet," With Star-Studded Feature List". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Pointer, Flisadam (July 30, 2024). "Polo G's Album'Hood Poet' Finally Has An Official Release Date". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Saponara, Michael (July 30, 2024). "Polo G Announces 'Hood Poet' Album Featuring Future, GloRilla & The Kid LAROI". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2024.