Faith
Pop Smoke · 2021
56 min · 20 tracks · trap music
A vibrant blend of Brooklyn drill beats and slick melodies that showcases Pop Smoke's unique vocal style and street narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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More Time Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Tell the Vision — This track serves as an emotional tribute to Pop Smoke's legacy, featuring a haunting vocal performance that encapsulates his artistic spirit.
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Woo Baby — With its infectious hook and melodic flow, Woo Baby exemplifies Pop Smoke's ability to merge danceable beats with authentic street narratives.
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Demeanor — This collaboration with Dua Lipa highlights Pop Smoke's versatility and crossover appeal, blending pop sensibilities with his signature drill sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic trap beats with Pop Smoke's unique vocal style but lacks some cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, melodic track that sets a confident tone, followed by several tracks that incorporate heavy bass and rapid hi-hats characteristic of trap music.
- Pop Smoke's vocal delivery alternates between aggressive and melodic, often layering his voice to create a fuller sound on choruses.
- The last few tracks shift towards more introspective themes, contrasting with the earlier high-energy songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with interludes
- raw introspection amid energetic beats
- pacing that invites reflection
- late-night contemplation with rhythm
- haunting melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Released posthumously, it showcases continued artistic evolution and commercial success.
- Themes
- Brooklyn drill legacy· street narratives· posthumous tribute
- Career context
- Released posthumously on July 16, 2021, Faith is Pop Smoke's second studio album following his breakthrough debut, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon. This album came out just over five months after his tragic death, further solidifying his influence in the hip-hop genre and the drill movement he helped popularize.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fivio Foreign· Sheff G· Lil Tjay
Tracklist
- 1 Good News 0:46
- 2 More Time Start here 2:00
- 3 Tell the Vision 3:35
- 4 Manslaughter 4:09
- 5 Bout a Million 3:23
- 6 Brush Em 2:30
- 7 Top Shotta 4:19
- 8 30 3:48
- 9 Beat the Speaker 1:46
- 10 Coupe 2:03
- 11 What’s Crackin 2:57
- 12 Genius 3:28
- 13 Mr. Jones 3:34
- 14 Woo Baby Interlude 0:28
- 15 Woo Baby 2:36
- 16 Demeanor 3:04
- 17 Spoiled 1:44
- 18 8‐Ball 2:56
- 19 Back Door 4:03
- 20 Merci Beaucoup 2:55
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
B.I.B.L.E.
Fivio Foreign
Shares vibrant drill beats and street narratives, capturing the essence of Brooklyn's modern hip-hop scene.
The Voice
Lil Durk
Combines personal storytelling with melodic hooks and trap beats, echoing themes of legacy and loss.
Finally Rich
Chief Keef
Pioneered the drill sound with gritty narratives and catchy melodies, influencing Pop Smoke's style and lyrical focus.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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