Music
Fans Turn Up for Pop Smoke’s 25th Birthday, ‘Long Live the Woo!
Fans of Pop Smoke have been celebrating what would’ve been the late rapper’s 25th birthday, reflecting on his influential legacy. The Brooklyn native, born on July 20, 1999, continues to leave a lasting impact on the music world. Fellow New York rapper, Fivio Foreign, joined in the tribute, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Long live pop smoke.. play dat pop smoke sht loud so I can’t hear these n***s no more.”
One fan on the platform expressed: “Pop Smoke really had a promising career in the rap game and a bum ass n***a took him out over a damn watch. HBD to Pop Smoke R.I.P.” Another shared: “His unique sound and style, which blended elements of drill, trap, and Brooklyn’s distinctive street sensibility, left an indelible mark on the genre. As we honor Pop Smoke’s birthday, we remember his talent, his passion, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.” Another fan added: “Happy Heavenly Birthday & Anniversary to meet the woo part 1.”
Pop Smoke was tragically shot and killed in February 2020 while renting an Airbnb in California. Five men broke into the house in an attempted robbery gone wrong. Police later arrested three adult men and two minors for the murder. During his career, he played a crucial role in the resurgence of Brooklyn drill music. Posthumously, his estate released his debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, followed by a second project, Faith.
Fans continue to celebrate the rapper’s legacy. Check out more tributes and posts for the late artist on X below, and stay tuned for further updates on Honk Magazine.
Artist Spotlight
MTS Management Group artists celebrates friendship with new release “A Song for My Friends”
MTS Management Group artists’ latest release, “A Song for My Friends,” is a happy, upbeat song that captures the magic of being together, celebrating, and remembering. The track has a contagious energy that is like the spirit of late-night jam sessions and sing-alongs that happen out of the blue. The production is clean and smooth, but also laid-back.
The tune of “A Song for My Friends” is a toast, and it’s clear what the band wants. A party for the people who have been there since the beginning, the fans who keep coming back, and the nights that artists will never forget that remind them why they fell in love with music in the first place.
“A Song for My Friends” stands out in a world full of overproduced singles because it has heart, energy, and honesty. It’s a moment we shared that I put in a bottle and sent to you with a chorus that you’ll be singing long after the music stops.
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Michael Soul hides from being open with new release “Hiding”
Michael Soul’s new single, “Hiding,” is a dark, hypnotic electronic track that takes listeners to a private place in their minds where they are alone, thinking, and feeling upset. “Hiding” was written when the author was very lonely. Michael Soul turns days of being alone, when silence seemed to last forever, and connection seemed impossible, into an immersive sound.
Andrea Mastroiacovo’s polished work makes the single even better, clarifying and deepening the song’s dark mood. The production carefully reflects that emotional weight with simple textures and dark electronic sounds that make you feel like you’re alone with your thoughts.
“Hiding” is a song about feeling alone, scared, and wanting to hide from being open. It asks questions that are quiet but sharp, like why do we hide what we feel? How does fear ruin love? And can we stop going in circles of misunderstanding and emotional distance? These echoes linger long after the track ends, prolonging the sound.
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