Hood Poet
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| Released | August 2, 2024 (expected) | |||
| Recorded | 2021-2023 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| 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 2, 2024, as listed on Apple Music and seemingly confirmed by Bartlett in a TMZ interview.[1] It is confirmed to feature the singles "Distraction" and "Barely Holdin' On".
Background[edit]
On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single "Distraction" with a trailer featuring YouTuber Kai Cenat.[2] "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.[3] It charted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] It was also confirmed that his upcoming album would feature production entirely from Southside.[3] 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.[5] 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.[6] He also launched a 24-hour live stream to promote the album.[7] The album's second single "Barely Holdin' On" was released on August 18, 2023.[8] It peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] On the day he released "Barely Holdin' On," he announced that he was contemplating retirement from music after he releases the album.[9][10] 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.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Polo G 'Hood Poet' Album Coming in August, Doesn't Want to String Along Fans". TMZ. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Chang, Hansel (May 27, 2022). "Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 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.
- ^ Bartlett, Taurus. "Polo G - HOOD POET (Album Trailer) | OUT SEPTEMBER 15". YouTube. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Honestly after my hood poet album I'm considering retiring from music💜🫶🏾🫶🏾so I appreciate everybody ridin for me 10 fold🌪️". X. August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "This rap shit got so lame and watered down it ain't no fun in it no more". X. August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ 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.