Polo G was originally known for his Chicago drill sound, but eventually transitioned to a more melodic style. He has been noted for his "vivid and explicit storytelling"; his lyrics often involve tough subjects, including racism and mental health. He also regularly pays homage to his hometown, and, as noted by Ayana Rashed of Respect, "he is also quick to acknowledge the common injustice and frequent police brutality he and so many others face on the daily". He has stated that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur are his biggest influences. He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, as well as Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.
Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago. He was raised by both of his parents and grew up with three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. Before his rise to fame, Bartlett spent multiple stints in prison. Bartlett's first song ever recorded was titled "ODA". Upon creating a SoundCloud account in 2018, he released the track "Gang With Me", which quickly racked up millions of plays. He continued gaining traction with his songs "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Bartlett went on to release "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated, in the latter half of 2018 and quickly gained millions of views. In early 2019, Bartlett released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video gained over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Bartlett also released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. "Heartless", a single released later in 2019, featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his second album.
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also featured production from Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith. "Go Stupid" became his second song on the Hot 100 (after "Pop Out"), peaking at number 60 on the Hot 100, number 29 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 20 on Hot Rap Songs. Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and ten songs from the album hit the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, peaking at numbers 30 and 57, respectively.
In July 2020, Polo G was featured on Juice Wrld's posthumous album Legends Never Die on the song "Hate the Other Side". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G's first top-ten single and highest charting overall song. On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. Later that month, he released the music video for his single "Martin & Gina", which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Chinatown
Polo G Lyrics
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They been killin' legends, I refuse to put my pole up
Foenem trigger happy, bet them bullets fuck his soul up
With the shit since birth 'cause this the lifestyle that chose us
The streets don't love you back but that's some shit they never told us
In my neighborhood we reckless, bitch, the police can't control us
We too hardbody, get in that jam and we won't fold up
They know who I am just off my name, I bet them hoes fuck
Never know what's next up in this shit, just gotta play it out
Mama told me watch them niggas, they'll take you out
Why everybody on my dick? What's all the hate about?
Allergic to the fake, they get too close, I might start breaking out
Goofy talking 'bout fucked one of my guys but he can't say it now
He was dropping T's, is you stupid? Left him stankin' now
Like a date at Ruth's Chris, we lurking, we been staking out
We gon' take him on a field trip to come see what this danger 'bout
Was tryna do them drivebys, but now we on the paper route
They flexed on me with rolls, shit don't compare to what I'm making now
Never had shit, every chance I get, pull them blue faces out
Running up them commas, bitch, I'm best friends with my bank account
She played me back in high school, wanna fuck because I'm famous now
She ate a Plan B, pussy too good for me to take it out
At first they ain't believe, they see the pictures that I'm painting now
And I was the underdog, I got 'em claiming I'm they favorite now
They been killin' legends, I refuse to put my pole up
Foenem trigger happy, bet them bullets fuck his soul up
With the shit since birth 'cause this the lifestyle that chose us
The streets don't love you back but that's some shit they never told us
In my neighborhood we reckless, bitch, the police can't control us
We too hardbody, get in that jam and we won't fold up
New i8 got wings, I hop out fresh and let them doors up
They know who I am just off my name, I bet them hoes fuck
Every time I drop, apply that pressure, I ain't lettin' up
I heard Durv say nothing spazzin', I'm like, "Bet it up"
That boy think he on my ass, he just catchin' up
If we see them lights, we do the dash, bitch, you ain't catchin' us
We enforcing shit, know how we rocking, who gon' question us?
Let her meet the gang, this my lil' bro, is you gon' let him fuck?
Posted on the strip, a hundred shots, we got them weapons tucked
If he get out of line, like pool parties we gon' wet him up
Big 30 on me, splash brothers like I play with Klay
Deep up in that water, it's piranhas, hollows ate his face
They tried to tell me I couldn't do it but I made a wave
Now I got a few M's in the vault just for a rainy day
They been killin' legends, I refuse to put my pole up
Foenem trigger happy, bet them bullets fuck his soul up
With the shit since birth 'cause this the lifestyle that chose us
The streets don't love you back but that's some shit they never told us
In my neighborhood we reckless, bitch, the police can't control us
We too hardbody, get in that jam and we won't fold up
New i8 got wings, I hop out fresh and let them doors up
They know who I am just off my name, I bet them hoes fuck
Polo G's song "Chinatown" is an emotional and introspective reflection on the harsh realities of life in the streets. The lyrics describe the rapper's determination to succeed despite the violence and turmoil surrounding him. Polo G speaks to the pain and loss felt by those who have fallen victim to the violence, while simultaneously asserting his own strength and resilience. The title "Chinatown" is a reference to the Chicago neighborhood of the same name, which is notorious for its high crime rate.
Throughout the song, Polo G grapples with the consequences of his lifestyle. He acknowledges the danger of the streets and questions whether he can continue to survive in the long run. His lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination to make it out of the streets alive. Despite everything that he has witnessed, Polo G refuses to put his "pole" (gun) down.
In the chorus, Polo G repeats the phrase "they been killin' legends," highlighting the tragic loss of life that has occurred in his community. He acknowledges that the streets are unforgiving and that it takes a certain level of resilience to survive. The line "the streets don't love you back but that's some shit they never told us" is a powerful statement about the false promises of street life. Despite the allure of fame and fortune, the reality is often much darker.
Line by Line Meaning
They been killin' legends, I refuse to put my pole up
I won't stop fighting until the people I look up to are safe
Foenem trigger happy, bet them bullets fuck his soul up
My enemies are dangerous and will do anything to take me down
With the shit since birth 'cause this the lifestyle that chose us
Growing up in this environment has shaped who I am and how I live
The streets don't love you back but that's some shit they never told us
Living in the streets can be unforgiving, nobody warned us about that
In my neighborhood we reckless, bitch, the police can't control us
The police have no power over us in our neighborhood
We too hardbody, get in that jam and we won't fold up
We're strong and won't give up even in the toughest situations
New i8 got wings, I hop out fresh and let them doors up
I'm successful now and can afford the nicest things
They know who I am just off my name, I bet them hoes fuck
People recognize me because of my reputation and success
Never know what's next up in this shit, just gotta play it out
Life is unpredictable, we just have to take it as it comes
Mama told me watch them niggas, they'll take you out
My mom warned me to be careful because my enemies are dangerous
Why everybody on my dick? What's all the hate about?
I don't understand why people are jealous and hate on me
Allergic to the fake, they get too close, I might start breaking out
I can't stand fake people and will push them away
Goofy talking 'bout fucked one of my guys but he can't say it now
Someone tried to talk about hurting my friend, but they won't say it to my face
He was dropping T's, is you stupid? Left him stankin' now
I caught someone snitching and taught them a lesson
Like a date at Ruth's Chris, we lurking, we been staking out
We're watching and waiting for the right moment to strike
We gon' take him on a field trip to come see what this danger 'bout
My crew will show our enemies what we're capable of
Was tryna do them drivebys, but now we on the paper route
We used to cause trouble, but now we're focused on making money
They flexed on me with rolls, shit don't compare to what I'm making now
People used to flaunt their wealth over me, but now I'm more successful
Never had shit, every chance I get, pull them blue faces out
I had nothing before, so I make sure to show my wealth now
Running up them commas, bitch, I'm best friends with my bank account
I'm making so much money, it's like my bank account is my best friend
She played me back in high school, wanna fuck because I'm famous now
Someone who rejected me in the past is now interested because I'm famous
She ate a Plan B, pussy too good for me to take it out
I had sex with someone and she needed to take emergency contraception
At first they ain't believe, they see the pictures that I'm painting now
People didn't believe in my talent, but now they can see my success
And I was the underdog, I got 'em claiming I'm they favorite now
People used to doubt me, but now they're fans and support me
Every time I drop, apply that pressure, I ain't lettin' up
I'm always working hard and putting pressure on myself to succeed
I heard Durv say nothing spazzin', I'm like, "Bet it up"
I heard someone else say they're the best, but I'm ready to compete
That boy think he on my ass, he just catchin' up
Someone thinks they're close to beating me, but they're still behind
If we see them lights, we do the dash, bitch, you ain't catchin' us
We'll run from the police and won't let them catch us
We enforcing shit, know how we rocking, who gon' question us?
We're in charge here and won't let anyone question our authority
Let her meet the gang, this my lil' bro, is you gon' let him fuck?
I'm introducing someone to my friends and asking if they're cool with them dating my brother
Posted on the strip, a hundred shots, we got them weapons tucked
We're armed and ready to protect ourselves on the streets
If he get out of line, like pool parties we gon' wet him up
If someone disrespects us, we'll take violent action
Big 30 on me, splash brothers like I play with Klay
I have a large gun and work well with my crew like the basketball players the Splash Brothers
Deep up in that water, it's piranhas, hollows ate his face
People who oppose us are in a dangerous situation and could end up hurt
They tried to tell me I couldn't do it but I made a wave
People doubted me, but I proved them wrong and became successful
Now I got a few M's in the vault just for a rainy day
I've saved up a lot of money for future emergencies or hard times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Anthony L Catchings Currie, Jahmere Maurice Tylon, Taurus Tremani Bartlett
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They been killing legends, I refuse to put my pole up
Foenem trigger happy, bet them bullets fuck his soul up
With this shit since birth cause this the lifestyle that chose us
The streets do not love you back, but that's some shit they never told us
In my neighborhood, we reckless, bitch, the police can't control us
We too hardbody, get in that jam and we won't fold up
New i8 got wings, I hop out fresh and let them doors up
They know who I am, just off my name, I bet them hoes fuck
Never know what's next up in this shit, just gotta play it out
Mama told me watch them niggas, they will take you out
Why everybody on my dick? What's all the hate about?
Allergic to the fake, they get too close, I might start breaking out
Goofy talking about fuck one of my guys, but he can't say it now
He was dropping T's, is you stupid? Left him stanking now
Like a date at Ruth's Chris, we lurking, we been staking out
We gonna take him on a field trip to come see what this danger about
Was tryna do them drive-bys, but now we on the paper route
They flexed on me with rolls, shit do not compare to what I am making now
Never had shit, every chance I get, pull them blue faces out
Running up them commas, bitch, I am best friends with my bank account
She played me back in high school, wanna fuck because I am famous now
She ate a Plan B, pussy too good for me to take it out
At first they aingt believe, they see the pictures that I am painting now
I was the underdog, I got em claiming I am they favorite now
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nehcos
His delivery is just pure talent. Hes truly gifted
subscribe for n0 reason plz
No we are gifted to have him
KAl
It’s insane how talented he is
Sebastian Carrera
He just the 🐐
aGuapo
His talent is not having trash songs
el moco
He da king of Chicago. He like a mini big sosa
SoAr Delux
I from Chicago
Themoneyz Clan
Cap 🧢
Boondocks
“The streets don’t live you back but that’s some shit they never told us”
Rappers who have meaningful songs like polo g will always be a tier above regular rappers. This new album is 🔥 btw
glebtkv
what is meant with the dont live you back? in fron germany so im sryy