Meet the Woo
Pop Smoke · 2019
27 min · 9 tracks · trap music
A gritty blend of heavy bass, menacing beats, and confident delivery captures the raw essence of Brooklyn's drill scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Welcome to the Party Start here — This track not only showcases Pop Smoke's signature deep voice but also epitomizes the energy and bravado of Brooklyn drill, making it a party anthem that resonated widely.
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Dior — 'Dior' stands out for its melodic hook and lyrical confidence, becoming a posthumous tribute that solidified Pop Smoke's place in hip-hop.
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Feeling — In 'Feeling,' Pop Smoke juxtaposes tough street narratives with introspective moments, showcasing his versatility as an artist within the drill genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and flow typical of trap but lacks significant lyrical depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a confrontational tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a similar intensity.
- Each song typically features a repetitive hook that emphasizes the rhythm and flow, common in trap music.
- The production includes heavy bass and minimalist beats, creating a dark atmosphere throughout the record.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party-ready anthems for dancing
- high-energy tracks for workouts
- short bursts of excitement
- bold confidence in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, introspective albums
- seek mellow background music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut mixtape established Pop Smoke's reputation in the drill scene.
- Themes
- Brooklyn drill scene· street life bravado
- Career context
- Released on July 26, 2019, 'Meet the Woo' marked Pop Smoke's debut mixtape, positioning him as a key figure in the burgeoning Brooklyn drill movement. At this point in his career, he was emerging from local fame into national recognition, following tracks that had begun to garner attention in New York's underground scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fivio Foreign· Sheff G· Lil Tjay
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dior
The verse shifts to a more personal tone, reflecting on success and survival amidst adversity.
This shift from bravado to vulnerability highlights Pop Smoke's range as a storyteller, balancing street life with aspirations.
Tracklist
- 1 Meet the Woo 2:01
- 2 Welcome to the Party Start here 3:34
- 3 Hawk Em 1:58
- 4 Better Have Your Gun 3:19
- 5 Scenario 4:01
- 6 Dior 3:36
- 7 Feeling 2:41
- 8 Ptsd 3:19
- 9 Brother Man 3:02
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
800 B.C.
Fivio Foreign
Shares the same aggressive beats and street-centric narratives of Brooklyn drill culture.
One and Only
Sheff G
Features a similar raw energy and hard-hitting production that embodies the East Coast drill sound.
Hoodie SZN
A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Combines melodic flows with urban storytelling, resonating with themes of street life and bravado.
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