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WATCH: Polo G Delivers New Video for “Barely Holdin’ On”

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Polo G has unveiled the captivating music video for his latest single, “Barely Holdin’ On.” The poignant video, directed by RAPSTAR music video maestro ARRAD, once again teams up with Polo G to craft an emotionally charged visual experience.

The video’s narratives were thoughtfully chosen by Polo himself, featuring real individuals grappling with genuine struggles. This deliberate decision reflects Polo’s commitment to authenticity, highlighting their everyday challenges and triumphs.

“Barely Holdin’ On” stands as the lead single from Polo G’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, “HOOD POET,” slated for release on September 15th under Columbia Records. As Polo G continues to blend his evocative storytelling with impactful visuals, this latest release promises to be a potent precursor to the full album’s debut, creating heightened anticipation among fans and the music world at large.

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Polo G Shows Love To Survivors Of Struggle In His New Video, ‘Barely Holdin’ On’

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Polo G is back, and this time, he’s putting his pain on display, while sending love to those who are hurting. On his new single, “Barely Holdin’ On,” Polo delivers a tear-jerking ballad over an emotional piano instrumental, as he sings of his hopes to live long and make an impact while he’s still with us.

“Barely holdin’ on / this life gets scary as it goes on / Burdens while we carry on / I ain’t perfect, spare me if I’m wrong / Hope my secrets get buried when I’m gone / starin’ at the writin’ on these headstones / They keep on tryna tear me, but I’m strong / that’s what you wanted to tell me all along,” he sings on the song’s chorus.

“Barely Holdin’ On” comes from Polo’s upcoming album, Hood Poet, which is set to arrive this fall. The accompanying visual was directed by Polo’s frequent collaborator, Araad, and sees Polo visiting fans who have been in dark places.

Toward the end of the video, the fans introduce themselves, and briefly share stories of receiving a vital transplant, surviving as a single mother, recovering from substance abuse, and perseverance after tragedy.

You can watch the video for “Barely Holdin’ On” above.

Hood Poet is out 9/15 via Columbia records. Find more information here.

Polo G Announces New Album ‘Hood Poet’

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Polo G is gearing up to release his highly anticipated new album, Hood Poet. Set to drop on September 15; the album promises to showcase Polo G’s lyrical prowess and personal experiences.  Polo G Announces ‘Hood Poet’ The album’s announcement came during a 24-hour live-stream painting of the Hood Poet mural, followed by a cinematic […]

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Polo G Announces New Album ‘HOOD POET’ for September

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Polo G Announces New Album 'HOOD POET' for September

Polo G is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated album, HOOD POET, on Sept. 15, courtesy of Columbia Records. The multi-platinum artist took a unique approach to reveal the news, treating fans to a 24-hour live stream painting of the striking “HOOD POET” mural. The event culminated in the premiere of a captivating album announcement trailer that promises cinematic brilliance.

For “HOOD POET,” Polo G joined forces with producer Southside to craft what promises to be his most intimate and introspective work yet. The album’s acronym, “He Overcame Obstacles During Pain Or Emotional Trauma,” speaks volumes about its personal journey. Polo candidly reflects on his struggles with mental health and trauma, vowing to transcend these challenges and navigate the intricate path to healing.

Polo G ignited excitement for the album during Rolling Loud Miami, distributing lyric-laden t-shirts and posting HOOD POET lyric posters across major cities, all leading fans to the revealing www.thehoodpoet.com website.

The anticipation builds as Polo G readies to drop “Barely Holdin’ On,” the lead single from HOOD POET, this Friday, Aug. 18th. Teaming up with music video director Arrad once again, Polo G is set to deliver a mesmerizing music video alongside the single’s release, promising an unforgettable experience for fans.

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Polo G Announced His Fourth Album ‘Hood Poet’ And Celebrated With A Brand New Chain

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Polo G‘s last album, Hall of Fame, was released in June of 2021 (and reissued as Hall of Fame 2.0 in December) so it’d be understandable if fans of the Chicago rapper were getting a little antsy waiting for a follow-up. Fortunately for them, it looks like they’ll be getting one sooner than later, as he subtly announced with the launch of a YouTube livestream revealing the album’s title and release date. It’s called Hood Poet and is due one month from this writing on September 15.

Polo celebrated the announcement with the purchase of a new chain from Icebox bearing a massive heart-shaped pendant bearing the album’s title alongside a goat (as in GOAT — Greatest Of All Time — the title of his second album), a microphone, and a hand holding a pen. Naturally, the whole thing is absolutely drenched in diamonds. In addition to watching the creation of a massive mural featuring a similar design, the livestream has also been periodically previewing some of the songs from the album, with a countdown to each preview so you can check in. As of publication, the next one is a little under 90 minutes away.

Hood Poet is due on 9/15 via Columbia records. You can get more info here.

Polo G Hints At “Hood Poet” Album With Lyric Posters

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It has been nearly two full years since Polo G’s last solo effort. He put out a follow-up to Hall of Fame titled Hall of Fame 2.0. It is a 34-song and one-hour and 30-minute venture that most album listeners are not going to want to tackle. The Chicago-born “RAPSTAR” has been in conversations about being one of the best in the modern rap game, to being one of the most up-and-down artists as well. However, he still brings in nearly 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his top five songs total, easily, billions of plays.

Polo G is also a playable character in NBA 2K23, which most rappers cannot make that claim. He is also living an exciting life of a celebrity, so he is certainly not struggling by any means. However, there are some people that believe he has not tapped into his full potential. But, he has the chance to prove the doubters wrong with his next release of Hood Poet, which is rumored to be the title. The reason Hood Poet news is making waves around social media is due to a recent Instagram post from ourgenerationmusic.

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What has fans assuming Hood Poet is the next release, are posters in public with lyrics with “H.O.O.D P.O.E.T” under each one. However, a lot of people really do not seem to give a hoot about this news. One person writes, “We don’t care dude is irrelevant.” Another says, “Don’t Care, I’m still waiting for A$AP Rocky’s new album.” Finally, someone goes as far as to say, “If not he may as well retire at this point lol.”

This may be Polo G’s last chance to win fans back over and it might require a tighter track list and a direction to do so. What do you think about these lyric posters around town? Are you excited for more Polo G music, or could you wait for it? Be sure to tell us all your thoughts in the comments section below. Additionally, stay in tune with HNHH for all the latest news on the music world.

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Lil Tjay’s ‘222’ Tracklist Boasts Features Polo G, Summer Walker, And The Kid Laroi

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Next week, Lil Tjay will be dropping his anticipated new album, 222. To hold fans over until then, the rapper has shared the album’s tracklist, which also includes some star-studded features — showcasing just how far he’s grown since his last record in 2021.

Lil Tjay’s first feature on the tracklist is Summer Walker on “Stressed.” The two have previously collaborated on the Pop Smoke “Mood Swings” remix.

Following that on the album is “2 Grown,” which includes The Kid Laroi.

Fivio Foreign is set to appear on the new track “Bla Bla” — marking the latest in the duo’s line of collabs. Some of Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign’s past songs included “Zoo York,” which featured the late Pop Smoke, “Not In The Mood,” and “Headshot.”

“I mean, just being from New York, it’s just a great energy all together,” LIl Tjay shared with Apple Music about “Headshot” at the time, via RapUp.

Other key features on Lil Tjay’s upcoming album include Jadakiss on “Hole In My Heart,” Youngboy Never Broke Again on “Project Walls,” Coco Jones on “Grateful,” and more surprises.

Continue scrolling for the full 222 tracklist.

01. “Nightshift”
02. “June 22nd”
03. “Nobody”
04. “Scared 2 Be Lonely”
05. “Stressed” Feat. Summer Walker
06. “2 Grown” Feat. The Kid Laroi
07. “Heart Felt Soul”
08. “Bla Bla” Feat. Fivio Foreign
09. “Someone Who Cares”
10. “Forgot I Was the 1”
11. “Hole in My Heart” Feat. Jadakiss
12. “Project Walls” Feat. Youngboy Never Broke Again
13. “Beat the Odds Part 2” Feat. Polo G
14. “Foster Baby”
15. “Grateful” Feat. Coco Jones

Polo G Found His New Artist CNN Mikey At An Airport

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Sometimes, artists strike gold in the most unlikely of places, whether you’re looking for talent or a talent waiting to be found. Moreover, Polo G recently pulled up to Real 92.3 in Los Angeles with his new label signee CNN Mikey, introducing him to the world. For those unaware, the Chicago MC created the ODA label (Only Dreamers Achieve) in 2020, which was part of a partnership deal with Columbia Records. Furthermore, Mikey hails from Toledo, Ohio, but relocated to L.A. when Polo found him. In fact, the story of their link-up is a rare occurrence, but nonetheless an inspiring one for rising artists.

When Polo G and a friend made their way through the LAX airport, CNN Mikey went up to them to say hello. Although they hesitated at first, they loved the couple of songs that the young buck played for them. Shortly afterwards, they got him singed to ODA. “Any artist that I ever scouted or got something to do with, I’m big on creating real relationships and genuine relationships,” the “No Time Wasted” MC remarked to the radio station. “That’s what it’s all about,” the recent signee added.

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Just this week on Wednesday (May 24), CNN Mikey released “FOR MY PEOPLE” along with a music video for the track. Hopefully there are greater things to come for Mikey, and for Polo G’s label. In terms of musical moves, he’s been relatively scant for the past year, likely preparing for a big drop that fans beg drops soon. However, that’s not to say he hasn’t been busy, as he appeared on the Hulu series RapCaviar Presents as one of its protagonists. During his episode, he broached a variety of compelling and important topics, such as his relationship with Juice WRLD and drugs.

Unfortunately, one of his recent statements had many concerned for his safety and criticizing his boasts. When the 24-year-old bragged about not needing security, many brought up the untimely deaths of rappers lost to violence. Regardless of how he develops his career, fans hope that he stays safe and alert of the times we live in. For more news and the latest updates on Polo G, log back into HNHH.

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Polo G Announces Signing of CNN Mikey to His ODA Records

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Polo G Announces Signing of CNN Mikey to His ODA Records

Polo G has announced the signing of his new artist CNN Mikey. Polo G announced the signing to his ODA (Only Dreamers Achieve) imprint, a joint venture with 25/7 Songs.

Mikey’s background, which alternated between public housing and trailer parks, compelled him to mature quickly. Mikey became completely absorbed in his music, utilizing it as a means of releasing his demons due to the fact that both of his parents had addiction problems, which he frequently discusses in his music and on social media. The burgeoning rap culture in his hometown rapidly fell in love with Mikey’s contagious, heartfelt rhymes, and Mikey finally relocated to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time.

Being an opportunity seeker at heart, Mikey approached Polo G and his brother Trench Baby at LAX and asked if he could play them some of his songs. Despite their reluctance, Mikey charmed his way into getting their attention for just one song. The boys were hooked right once, and Mikey’s ODA deal was finalized within six months.

Releasing with the announcement is the new single “FOR MY PEOPLE,” which you can see below.

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Polo G’s Mom Explains Why She Didn’t Force Him To Get A Job

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Polo G has become one of Chicago’s brightest young stars. Since dropping his debut tape Die A Legend, Polo has shown he’s a certified MC that’s here to stay. Not only that, his storytelling and creative lyrics make you feel as if he’s been in the game for a decade. However, talent like that doesn’t just come from nowhere. It takes a support system, a village, to nurture one’s talents. Thankfully Polo G has that in his mother.

In a recent video posted by The Neighborhood Talk, Polo’s mom is seen talking about their family dynamic. When asked why she didn’t allow her kids get jobs growing up she gave a detailed answer. “Coming from a person that came from an impoverished community,” she said. “I wanted my kids not to know the struggle, I wanted my kids to know what support was,” she continued. Polo G’s mother then went on to talk about how we (the Black household) are hardwired to think we have to go through something in order to be successful.

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Not only that, she noted that she wanted her kids to just be kids and enjoy their childhood, rather than getting a job early. “Live your life, be my child, I’ll figure out the rest,” she attested. Additionally, Polo G’s mom expressed her distaste for the lack of support within the Black household. “I don’t appreciate where a White household can have a conversation,” she stated. “It’s like ‘Mom I don’t know what the hell I want to do with my life’ Take the summer off, live.” She went on to compare how their White counterpart aren’t ostracized for simply trying to figure life out.

Moreover, Polo G’s mother didn’t hold back when expressing her issue with putting so much unnecessary pressure on Black youth to go out and get a job early. Although, folks in the comments also expressed their thoughts on the Chicago MC’s mom’s remarks. Many shared their anecdotes agreeing that the unnecessary pressure to go out and work to help provide robbed them of a proper childhood. What do you think about Polo G’s mom’s comments? Let HNHH know your thoughts below!