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'''''Hood Poet''''' (an [[acronym]] for "He Overcame Obstacle During Pain Or Emotional Trauma") is the fourth [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Polo G]], scheduled to release August 9, 2024, by [[Columbia Records]]. The album features guest appearances from [[42 Dugg]], [[Fridayy]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]] [[GloRilla]], [[G Herbo]], [[Hunxho]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[Lil Durk]], and [[The Kid Laroi]], alongside production from [[Allen Ritter]], [[Cubeatz]], [[Dr. Luke]], [[Noah Goldstein]], [[Southside (record producer)|Southside]], and [[TM88]]. The album serves as a follow-up to Bartlett's deluxe album, ''[[Hall of Fame 2.0]]'' (2021).
'''''Hood Poet''''' (an [[acronym]] for "He Overcame Obstacle During Pain Or Emotional Trauma") is the fourth [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Polo G]], Released on August 9, 2024, by [[Columbia Records]]. The album features guest appearances from [[42 Dugg]], [[Fridayy]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]] [[GloRilla]], [[G Herbo]], [[Hunxho]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[Lil Durk]], and [[The Kid Laroi]], alongside production from [[Allen Ritter]], [[Cubeatz]], [[Dr. Luke]], [[Noah Goldstein]], [[Southside (record producer)|Southside]], and [[TM88]]. The album serves as a follow-up to Bartlett's deluxe album, ''[[Hall of Fame 2.0]]'' (2021).


The album was supported by four official singles: "[[Distraction (Polo G song)|Distraction]]", "[[Barely Holdin' On]]", "[[Angels in the Sky (Polo G song)|Angels in the Sky]]", and "We Uh Shoot" featuring [[Lil Durk]].
The album was supported by four official singles: "[[Distraction (Polo G song)|Distraction]]", "[[Barely Holdin' On]]", "[[Angels in the Sky (Polo G song)|Angels in the Sky]]", and "We Uh Shoot" featuring [[Lil Durk]].

Revision as of 04:27, 9 August 2024

Hood Poet
Speculated album cover
Studio album by
Polo G
ReleasedAugust 9, 2024
Recorded2021–2024
LabelColumbia
Producer
Polo G chronology
Hall of Fame 2.0
(2021) 		Hood Poet
(2024)
Singles from Hood Poet
  1. "Distraction"
    Released: June 3, 2022
  2. "Barely Holdin' On"
    Released: August 18, 2023
  3. "Angels in the Sky"
    Released: May 31, 2024
  4. "We Uh Shoot"
    Released: August 2, 2024

Hood Poet (an acronym for "He Overcame Obstacle During Pain Or Emotional Trauma") is the fourth studio album by American rapper Polo G, Released on August 9, 2024, by Columbia Records. The album features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Fridayy, Future GloRilla, G Herbo, Hunxho, Offset, Lil Durk, and The Kid Laroi, alongside production from Allen Ritter, Cubeatz, Dr. Luke, Noah Goldstein, Southside, and TM88. The album serves as a follow-up to Bartlett's deluxe album, Hall of Fame 2.0 (2021).

The album was supported by four official singles: "Distraction", "Barely Holdin' On", "Angels in the Sky", and "We Uh Shoot" featuring Lil Durk.

Release and promotion

Originally, Hood Poet was teased as a collaborative studio album by Polo G and American record producer Southside.[1] 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.[2] 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,[3] alongside a 24-hour livestream to promote the album.[4] Following the release of "Barely Holdin' On," he announced that he was contemplating retirement from music after he released the album.[5][6] However, later that month, on August 23, Polo G was arrested alongside his brother in connection to a robbery. During the search of his home, an illegal short-barreled rifle was found, resulting in an additional firearm charge.[7][8][9] The arrest resulted in a delay in the release of the album. 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 album would be released in August.[11] On March 24, Polo performed his an unreleased track, "Heavy Heart" on From The Block.[12] 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.[13][14] On August 8, Polo G released the album's official tracklist.[15]

Singles

On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single, "Distraction", with a trailer featuring YouTuber Kai Cenat.[16] "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.[17] It charted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.[18] The album's second single, "Barely Holdin' On", was released on August 18, 2023.[19] It peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.[18] On May 31, the album's third single, "Angels in the Sky", was released.[20][21] It was also announced that the album's fourth and final single, "We Uh Shoot" featuring Lil Durk, was going to be released on August 2.[22]

Track listing

Hood Poet track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."God's Favorite"
  
2."No Recruits" (featuring G Herbo)
  
3."Barely Holdin' On"
2:54
4."Only Gang" (featuring 42 Dugg)
  
5."Same Me" (featuring Fridayy)
  
6."Detox"
  • Bartlett
  
7."Thorns"
  • Bartlett
  
8."G63" (featuring Offset)
  
9."We Uh Shoot" (with Lil Durk)
2:34
10."Rain Fallin" (featuring the Kid Laroi)
  
11."Distraction"
2:51
12."No Turning Back" (featuring Hunxho)
  
13."Angels in the Sky"
  • Bartlett
  • Daniel Ivy
  • 1HittWonder
  • Oz on the Track
  • 1HittWonder
2:42
14."Darkside"
  • Bartlett
  
15."Bad Kids" (featuring GloRilla)
  
16."Survival of the Fittest" (featuring Future)
  
17."Father's Day"
  • Bartlett
  
18."From the Heart"
  • Bartlett
  

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an un-credited producer

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

  • Dale Becker – mastering (3)
  • Nicolas de Porcel – mastering (9, 13)
  • Eric Lagg – mastering (11)
  • Șerban Ghenea – mixing (3)
  • Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing (11)
  • Mixed by Ali – mixing (13)
  • Todd Hurt – mixing (11, 13), recording
  • Demitrius Lewis II – engineering assistance (9)
  • Ignacio Portales – engineering assistance (11)
  • J Shriver – engineering assistance (11)
  • Jesse Navaro – engineering assistance (11)
  • Walker Riggs – engineering assistance (11)
  • Kayla Holland – engineering assistance (13)

References

  1. ^ Bras Nevares, Gabriel (September 20, 2022). "Polo G Teases Project With 808 Mafia". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Horvath, Zachary (August 8, 2023). "Polo G Hints At "Hood Poet" Album With Lyric Posters". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Trapp, Malcolm (August 15, 2023). "Polo G Announces Release Date For Upcoming Album 'Hood Poet'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Callas, Brad (August 18, 2023). "Polo G Reveals He's Considering Retiring From Rap After Upcoming 'Hood Poet' Album". Complex Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Rapper brothers Polo G and Trench Baby arrested after Chatsworth raid prompted by robbery". Los Angeles Times. August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Jones, Alexis (August 23, 2023). "Rapper Polo G Arrested During Police Raid at His Home in Los Angeles". People. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Haring, Bruce (August 24, 2023). "Rapping Brothers Polo G And Trench Baby Facing Criminal Charges After Police Raid". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Polo G 'Hood Poet' Album Coming in August, Doesn't Want to String Along Fans". TMZ. January 5, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  12. ^ Horvath, Zachary (March 25, 2024). "Polo G Gives Emotional Performance On From The Block Track "Heavy Heart"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Blake, Cole (July 30, 2024). "Polo G Announces New Album, "Hood Poet," With Star-Studded Feature List". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  14. ^ Pointer, Flisadam (July 30, 2024). "Polo G's Album'Hood Poet' Finally Has An Official Release Date". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  15. ^ Pointer, Flisadam (August 6, 2024). "Polo G's 'Hood Poet' Tracklist Recruits Future, Lil Durk, GloRilla, And More For The Long Awaited Album". Uproxx. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  16. ^ Chang, Hansel (May 27, 2022). "Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  17. ^ Helfand, Raphael (June 3, 2022). "Watch the video for Polo G's new song, "Distraction"". The Fader. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Polo G Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  19. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 18, 2023). "Polo G – "Barely Holdin' On"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  20. ^ Castro, Danilo (May 31, 2024). "Polo G Gets Reflective On Hard-Hitting Single "Angels In The Sky"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  21. ^ Williams, Aaron (May 31, 2024). "Polo G's Past Lives Meet In The Reflective 'Angels In The Sky' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  22. ^ Saponara, Michael (July 30, 2024). "Polo G Announces 'Hood Poet' Album Featuring Future, GloRilla & The Kid LAROI". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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