The Breakfast Club - Remembering Pop Smoke On His Posthumous Debut Album Release Day

Episode Date: July 3, 2020

When Pop Smoke first came on the scene last summer he was setting himself on a path not only spearheading a new wave of rappers out of Brooklyn but the young MC had his sights set on the whole world. Today on the release date of his posthumous debut album "Shooting For The Stars, Aiming For The Moon" we remember the music and life of Pop Smoke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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they can cherish forever but first let's share those with the world. Yeah, I don't cry no more. I don't look to the sky no more. Cause I got it on me. You'll crank that volume, turn it way up. Everyone is showing love to Pop Smoke. What's up? It's Angela Yee. And I just want to talk about my memory of Pop Smoke. I first met Pop Smoke at Angie Martinez's barbecue. And he was super deep. Like he came and he rocked the crowd.

I just remember everyone going crazy for him. You know, I'm from Brooklyn, so I love when I see artists from Brooklyn that are doing big things that I feel like are blowing up. And clearly, a lot of people had affinity toward him. And I could see why he had a really magnetic personality. You know, shout out to Pop Smoke. And I'm glad that his memory is living on and that he's being celebrated. What's up, New York City? It's the Kid 50 Cent checking in on Power 105.1 as we celebrate the life, a new album of Pop Smoke.

Keep it locked. Yeah, man. World famous DJ Clue Desert Storm. Rest in peace to my guy, Pop Smoke, man. He was a great spirit, man. Full of energy. You know what I mean? He was a vibe that can't be duplicated, man.

And I'm definitely missing him right now. And of course, you know what I'm saying? He vibe that That can't be duplicated man And I'm definitely missing him right now And of course You know what I'm saying He was Panamanian just like me That hold a whole different weight We kind of bonded instantly man So We kept in touch man

He always FaceTimed me from the studio You know what I mean Every time he did a A fire record He would FaceTime me And play it for me man So That was kind of like

My little brother in a way man So Man definitely rest in peace To Pop Smoke, man. Condolences to the family. Of course, this new music is about to be epic.

Trust me. You know the vibes, man. It's 5-0-4 and I'm checking in on Pi 105. We celebrate the life in a new album. My gang,

my God, Pop Smoke all day. that's family, that's gang. We got all the same friends, all the same enemies. Keep it locked.

What up, y'all? It's DJ Envy. And rest in peace, Pop Smoke. I remember the first time I met him in a club in New York City. And I remember him mobbing out mad deep. He had one of the biggest records. He had New York with a new sound. And he was just so humble, man.

He was just a good dude. Even though he was popping in the city, he was just so humble, so laid back and just just wanted to know game and just wanted to to be successful. So let's celebrate his new album, which is just a dope album. Congratulations to him, his family and his team. This album is one of the ones I know he would be proud of and his fans should be proud. Rest in peace, Pop Smoke. New York, what up? It's your boy J Guapo checking in on Power 105.1 as we celebrate the life and new album of my brother Pop Smoke. Yes, sir. What's up, y'all?

It's your boy DJ Spinkin' being on a check-in. I had a lot of memories with Pop. Me and Pop were very close. A week and a half before he passed, we were in Miami together, and he reached out and he was like, yo, where you club you at?

What you doing? I said, it's crazy. I got to do this iHeartRadio event with 50 Cent before we go to the club. He's like, yo, bro, my dream is just

to perform with him and I pull up. So I asked him, he was like, yeah, cool, then I'll pull up. So he pulled up and I give him a lot of credit because Pop got there after 50 already performed

and when Pop got there 50 went back on stage brought Pop back out and Pop performed with him and that was the first time they performed side by side when Pop got off stage he pulled me to the side of the room thank you because that was one of my dreams to just perform alongside him and it's too sad and too short. But right after a week after he passed away. But after that, we went to the club in Miami. Going crazy. Pop performed with 50 again on stage.

So twice in one night. Then went to the strip club, performed again. So it was really just a dope moment to see him perform along with his favorite artists. And to see the reaction from the people to his music. You know, Pop, we love you. We miss you. The album is is out make sure you go get that dj spanking sign out pop we love you boy hey what's up new york it's your boy low tj checking in live on power 105.1 as we celebrate the life and new album of pop smoke all day what's up guys it's andrew martinez definitely want to salute pop smoke and the one thing i say, and you've probably all heard this about him,

but sometimes if you hear from a lot of people, you got to know it's true, right? The thing about Pop to me, even from the first time I met him and when he showed up at my barbecue and performed and said hello to everybody and smiled at everyone and killed the show, it's just his energy was so infectious that as soon as you were around him, you wanted to know more about him. It made you want to be around him. He just had that real special quality about him. When he showed up to do my radio show, you know, he showed up with flowers and cookies and played me new music and was jumping on the table.

Like you couldn't help but to want more Pop Smoke. And I think we forever will feel that way. And I'm honored to have had the opportunity to spend a little time with him and interview him. And I'm certain that his energy will live on forever. I'm a stick-winning DJ self. I first got wind of Pop Smoke through some Brooklyn DJs that's cool with me.

And they was like, yo, I'm telling telling you welcome to the party this is that joint and I had a chance to talk to Pop Smoke early in his career it was just amazing how the work ethic that this young kid had and he was just always happy and excited to you know start rapping and he was super excited to speak to me like oh you're gonna play my song on the radio oh my god he was so super happy and uh i used to see him and clue uh argue over basketball all the time who was the better basketball player i know clue got upset and pop smoke was so happy that i i said yo you know if i had to put the bet i'm putting the bet on the young legs, which was Pop Smoke. All right? One time for Flossie, Brooklyn, New York City, hip-hop community.

Pop Smoke. Rest in peace. What's up, New York? It's Steven Victor checking in on Power 105 as we celebrate the life and the new album of Pop Smoke all day. Shoot for the stars. Aim for the moon. Yo, what up, baby? It's DJ Suss1, the feature presentation.

Now, let me tell you about Pop Smoke real quick. I never got a chance to meet the brother face-to-face. But let me tell you something about Pop Smoke. He was carrying New York City on his back. And he didn't even reach his potential yet. I mean, he had a unique voice, a unique style. And in my opinion, every star has to be unique in their own right. And he sounded very unique, man.

Everybody around him told me that he was a humble, down-to-earth brother. All right, so rest in peace to Pop Smoke. Shout out to Brooklyn. Shout out to the whole New York. And we're here paying Hobbitz in tribute. Have mercy on my soul. Don't let my heart turn cold. Have mercy on tribute. Have mercy on my soul, don't let my heart turn cold. Have mercy on me, have mercy on my soul, don't let my heart turn cold. Have mercy on me. Many, many, many, many, many men wish that I was dead.

Yeah, I don't cry no more, I don't look to the sky no more, cause I got it on me. Keep shooting for the stars, love. Had enough of this country? Ever dreamt about starting your own? I planted the flag. This is mine. I own this.

It's surprisingly easy. 55 gallons of water, 500 pounds of concrete. Or maybe not. No country willingly gives up their territory. Oh my God. What is that? Bullets. Listen to Escape from Zaka Stan.

That's Escape from Z-A-Q-A-S-T-A-N. On the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. As a kid, I really do remember having these dreams and visions, but you just don't know what is going to come for you. Alicia shares her wisdom on growth, gratitude, and the power of love. I forgive myself. It's okay. Have grace with yourself.

You're trying your best. And you're going to figure out the rhythm of this thing. Alicia Keys, like you've never heard her before. Listen to On Purpose with Jay Shetty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey guys, I'm Kate Max. You might know me from my popular online series, The Running Interview Show, where I run with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more. After those runs, the conversations keep going. That's what my podcast, Post High is all about. It's a chance to sit

down with my guests and dive even deeper into their stories, their journeys, and the thoughts that arise once we've hit the pavement together. Listen to Post Run High on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.