Hood Poet Explained

Hood Poet
Type:studio
Artist:Polo G
Cover:hoodpoet.png
Released:August 9, 2024
Recorded:2021–2024
Studio:Lion Share Studios
Length:49:54
Label:Columbia
Producer:
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Hood Poet (a backronym for "He Overcame Obstacles During Pain or Emotional Trauma") is the fourth studio album by American rapper Polo G.[1] It was released on August 9, 2024 through Columbia Records.[2] The album features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Fridayy, Future, GloRilla, G Herbo, Hunxho, Offset, Lil Durk, and The Kid Laroi. The production of the album was primarily handled by Southside, Allen Ritter, and Smatt Sertified, with assistance from ATL Jacob, Cubeatz, Dr. Luke, Dru DeCaro, Fridayy, Nick Papz, Noah Goldstein, Pink Slip, TM88, and Zack Bia, alongside several other producers. 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.[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.[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] [6] alongside a 24-hour livestream to promote the album.[7] Following the release of "Barely Holdin' On," he announced that he was contemplating retirement from music after he released the album.[8] [9] 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.[10] [11] [12] 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.[13]

In January 2024, Polo G stated in an interview with TMZ that the album would be released in August.[14] On March 24, Polo performed his an unreleased track, "Heavy Heart" on From The Block.[15] 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.[16] [17] On August 6, Polo G released the album's official tracklist.[18]

Following the release of the album, Polo G released the official music video for the album's fourteenth cut, "Darkside".[19]

Singles

On May 27, 2022, Polo G announced the first single, "Distraction", with a trailer featuring YouTuber Kai Cenat.[20] "Distraction" was released on June 3, 2022.[21] It charted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.[22] The album's second single, "Barely Holdin' On", was released on August 18, 2023.[23] It peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. On May 31, the album's third single, "Angels in the Sky", was released.[24] [25] The album's fourth and final single, "We Uh Shoot" featuring Lil Durk, was released on August 2.[26]

Track listing

Notes

Personnel

Musicians

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Release history

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DateLabel(s)Format(s)Edition(s)Ref.
VariousAugust 9, 2024ColumbiaStandard

Notes and References

  1. Grant . Shawn . Polo G Drops Highly Anticipated Album ‘H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T.’ . . August 9, 2024 . August 9, 2024.
  2. Web site: Andrews . Elias . Polo G Drops Heartfelt "Hood Poet" Album After A Three Year Absence . . August 9, 2024 . August 9, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bras Nevares . Gabriel . September 20, 2022 . Polo G Teases Project With 808 Mafia . August 9, 2024 . HotNewHipHop.
  4. Web site: Horvath . Zachary . August 8, 2023 . Polo G Hints At "Hood Poet" Album With Lyric Posters . September 13, 2023 . HotNewHipHop.
  5. Sadler. Armon. August 13, 2023. Polo G Announces Forthcoming Album ‘HOOD POET’ For This Fall. August 9, 2024. Vibe.
  6. Web site: Trapp . Malcolm . August 15, 2023 . Polo G Announces Release Date For Upcoming Album 'Hood Poet' . July 31, 2024 . Rap-Up.
  7. Web site: Cummings-Grady . Mackenzie . August 16, 2023 . Polo G Channels Frank Ocean With 24-Hour Livestream Ahead of 'Hood Poet' Album . September 15, 2023 . HipHopDX.
  8. Web site: Callas . Brad . August 18, 2023 . Polo G Reveals He's Considering Retiring From Rap After Upcoming 'Hood Poet' Album . August 9, 2024 . Complex Magazine.
  9. Web site: Ellington . Andre . August 18, 2023 . Polo G Hints At Retirement After 'Hood Poet' Album: 'This Rap Sh-t Got So Lame' . July 31, 2024 . HipHopDX.
  10. News: Rapper brothers Polo G and Trench Baby arrested after Chatsworth raid prompted by robbery. Los Angeles Times. August 24, 2023. August 9, 2024.
  11. Rapper Polo G Arrested During Police Raid at His Home in Los Angeles. Alexis. Jones. People. August 23, 2023. August 9, 2024.
  12. Web site: Rapping Brothers Polo G And Trench Baby Facing Criminal Charges After Police Raid. Bruce. Haring. Deadline Hollywood. 24 August 2023. August 9, 2024.
  13. Web site: Elibert . Mark . September 9, 2023 . Polo G Pushes Back New Album Following Arrests, Says Delay Won't Affect Tour Schedule . September 15, 2023 . Complex Magazine.
  14. Web site: Polo G 'Hood Poet' Album Coming in August, Doesn't Want to String Along Fans . January 5, 2024 . July 31, 2024 . TMZ.
  15. Web site: Horvath . Zachary . Polo G Gives Emotional Performance On From The Block Track "Heavy Heart" . . August 9, 2024 . March 25, 2024.
  16. Web site: Blake . Cole . July 30, 2024 . Polo G Announces New Album, "Hood Poet," With Star-Studded Feature List . July 31, 2024 . HotNewHipHop.
  17. Web site: Pointer . Flisadam . July 30, 2024 . Polo G's Album'Hood Poet' Finally Has An Official Release Date . July 31, 2024 . Uproxx.
  18. Web site: Pointer . Flisadam . August 6, 2024 . Polo G’s ‘Hood Poet’ Tracklist Recruits Future, Lil Durk, GloRilla, And More For The Long Awaited Album . August 9, 2024 . Uproxx.
  19. Web site: Williams . Aaron . August 9, 2024 . Polo G Goes To The ‘Darkside’ In His Confessional New Video From ‘HOOD POET’ . August 9, 2024 . Uproxx.
  20. Web site: Chang . Hansel . May 27, 2022 . Polo G Teases Upcoming Song "Distraction" on Instagram . May 13, 2023 . Hypebeast.
  21. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . June 3, 2022 . Watch the video for Polo G's new song, "Distraction" . September 13, 2023 . The Fader.
  22. Polo G Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard. September 13, 2023.
  23. Web site: Breihan . Tom . August 18, 2023 . Polo G – "Barely Holdin' On" . August 19, 2023 . Stereogum.
  24. Web site: Castro . Danilo . Polo G Gets Reflective On Hard-Hitting Single "Angels In The Sky" . . July 31, 2024 . May 31, 2024.
  25. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Polo G's Past Lives Meet In The Reflective 'Angels In The Sky' Video . . July 31, 2024 . May 31, 2024.
  26. Saponara . Michael . July 30, 2024 . Polo G Announces Hood Poet Album Featuring Future, GloRilla & The Kid LAROI . July 31, 2024 . Billboard.

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