The bombastic “Dior” encapsulates everything that made Pop Smoke so unique. “Dior,” like his snappy debut hit “Welcome to the Party,” was an instant party-starter because of his unique ability to turn his obsession with designer brands into his own catchphrase, mixed with his characteristic growl.
Travis Scott, who is known for being ahead of the curve, saw Pop Smoke’s allure emanating from Brooklyn. Pop Smoke was invited to appear on La Flame’s JACK BOYS collection “pack.” As Trav invades the drill rhythm, Pop Smoke travels about Brooklyn with Scott in the visual, the duo proves to be a winning combo. “GATTI” was Smoke’s first Hot 100 success as well.
Grande’s “7 Rings” vocals are mixed in with Tjay and Pop Smoke’s verses and ad-libs on “Mannequin.” Regardless of who made the choice to involve Ari, they deserve a raise. Smoke compares his head-to-toe designer clothing to the mannequins you’d see wandering into opulent boutiques.
The omnipresent “Welcome to the Party” was the tune that alerted the hip-hop world that Pop Smoke had bigger intentions than just being a local Brooklyn sensation. Pop said that he wrote his first mainstream hit in 30 minutes at home. With “Shake the Room,” Quavo gives Pop Smoke an early endorsement, as the song instantly became a fan favorite from MTW2 and continues to gain traction.
