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.
Painting Pictures
Polo G Lyrics
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Lil Wooski ain't your average teen
He see the opps, gon' bang it out
He know exactly how to hit they block like that's his favorite route
Ayy, lil' nigga, if you send some shots, you better make it count
Rips touch his brain cells, rearrange his scalp
They killed Lam, he took three with 'em, they all know what your name about
Love my niggas right or wrong, no, I would never trade 'em out
Ain't thuggin' 'cause he mean it, these lil' niggas in a race for clout
Block died, we threw up X's, TimTim died, we threw up T's
Twin 'nem died, we bangin' L's, I wish that they ain't never leave
For killer K's to the brain, I'm scorin' if I catch the G's
Forever stuntin' like I'm Durb, I keep a few tricks up my sleeve
God, I know I'm nothin' like them
I'm just different, I'm built different
I feel as if we all got a purpose
And we all special in some way
But me, my potential is unmatched
I'm the chosen one
But only time will tell
Long live the guys, uh
Say, "Fuck the opposites," but deep down, we really all alike
Since the elementary, our elders gave us small advice
This shit could lead to death and jail, it's crazy how they all was right
I was playin' AAU with Ed, it was, "Ball is life"
Wish I could've warned him in advance 'fore he lost his life
Game time, call troopers for backup before we call for Christ
Was real to him whole time while he sharpened his knife
He put it in my back for racks, ain't know his heart had a price
Everything done in the dark gon' come to light
Tryna choose your thoughts over your feelings, that's the hardest fight
Had to prove 'em wrong, they said my dreams was out of sight
Now it's fifty K up in my jeans on charter flights
And we rock the hardest ice
Holding back, no
Go without you
I don't wanna be with you, yeah
In Polo G's song Painting Pictures, he speaks about Lil Wooski, a young man who is aware of how to respond to his adversaries when they come for him. The rapper utilizes a metaphor, comparing Lil Wooski's talent for his violent actions to that of a football player recognizing his favorite play. The artist also mentions the late Lam and how he died attempting to take down three individuals, emphasizing that Lil Wooski understands the intricacies of street violence. He contends that if someone is going to shoot at him, they should do it properly because he intends to hit his target accurately.
Polo G speaks about the loyalty he harbors for his friends, engaging in illegal activities, and that he would never exchange them for anything or anyone because they are his chosen ones. However, there are several individuals who have pursued criminal acts to gain popularity, and he contends that Lil Wooski and his peers are racing to be the next. Polo G acknowledges the pain of losing friends and discloses how they pay homage to their deceased friends by throwing signs as they mention their names. He claims that he wants retaliation, but if he doesn't get it, he'll continue to accumulate riches, referencing how he keeps tricks up his sleeve and compares himself to Durb.
The rapper changes direction in the second verse, where he acknowledges that everyone has a purpose and that he believes he is special and unmatched. He stresses the importance of making the correct choices in life and provides an anecdote about playing AAU basketball with his friend, Ed, who later lost his life. Polo G reflects on how someone who was supposed to have his back betrays him and acknowledges the difficulty of distinguishing between logic and emotion. He reveals how he worked to prove to others that his dreams might come true, wielding his ice jewelry as a symbol of his success. The song concludes with the singer admitting that he does not want to be associated with his former love interest, indicating his growth and greater aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Lil Wooski ain't your average teen
Lil Wooski is not a regular teenager
He see the opps, gon' bang it out
He fights with his opponents when he sees them
He know exactly how to hit they block like that's his favorite route
He knows how to reach his opponents' area like it's his favorite path
Ayy, lil' nigga, if you send some shots, you better make it count
If you intend to shoot, make sure you aim properly
Rips touch his brain cells, rearrange his scalp
Getting shot affects his brain and head
They killed Lam, he took three with 'em, they all know what your name about
After Lam was killed, he took revenge by killing three of his opponents. Everyone knows he is dangerous.
Ain't seen you in so long, it's like your voice is slowly fadin' out
I haven't seen you in a long time, and it feels like I'm forgetting what your voice sounds like
Love my niggas right or wrong, no, I would never trade 'em out
I will always love my friends, no matter what they do. I'd never betray them.
Ain't thuggin' 'cause he mean it, these lil' niggas in a race for clout
He's not just pretending to be a thug, unlike others who are doing it for popularity
Block died, we threw up X's, TimTim died, we threw up T's
We remember Block and TimTim by throwing up X's and T's, respectively
Twin 'nem died, we bangin' L's, I wish that they ain't never leave
We remember Twin and the others by banging L's and wishing they were still alive
For killer K's to the brain, I'm scorin' if I catch the G's
If I catch my opponents, I'll aim for their heads and score a victory
Forever stuntin' like I'm Durb, I keep a few tricks up my sleeve
I always show-off like Durb and keep some surprises hidden
God, I know I'm nothin' like them
I am different from others, God knows it
I'm just different, I'm built different
I am unique and have a different way of thinking and perceiving things.
I feel as if we all got a purpose
I believe that every person has a unique role in this world.
And we all special in some way
We all have unique features and capabilities that make us special.
But me, my potential is unmatched
I have an extraordinary potential that is hard to match by others.
I'm the chosen one
I believe that I have a special destiny compared to others.
But only time will tell
Only time can reveal my true destiny.
Long live the guys, uh
I hope my friends and I live long
Say, "Fuck the opposites," but deep down, we really all alike
We may say that we hate our opponents, but deep down, we're not that different from them.
Since the elementary, our elders gave us small advice
From elementary school, our elders gave us valuable pieces of advice.
This shit could lead to death and jail, it's crazy how they all was right
This lifestyle can end up killing us, and it's insane how our elders were right.
I was playin' AAU with Ed, it was, "Ball is life"
I used to play AAU basketball with Ed, and it felt like basketball was our life
Wish I could've warned him in advance 'fore he lost his life
I wish I could've saved Ed's life by warning him earlier
Game time, call troopers for backup before we call for Christ
Before asking for God's help, let's first call for backup during dangerous situations
Was real to him whole time while he sharpened his knife
He acted real to me, but he was planning to harm me the whole time.
He put it in my back for racks, ain't know his heart had a price
He betrayed me for a small amount of money, and I didn't realize his true intentions.
Everything done in the dark gon' come to light
All the secrets and misdeeds will eventually become exposed.
Tryna choose your thoughts over your feelings, that's the hardest fight
It's challenging to think rationally instead of emotionally.
Had to prove 'em wrong, they said my dreams was out of sight
I needed to prove my doubters wrong, who didn't believe that my dreams were achievable.
Now it's fifty K up in my jeans on charter flights
I can afford to carry fifty thousand dollars on my private flights.
And we rock the hardest ice
We wear the most expensive and exquisite jewelry.
Holding back, no
I am not holding back
Go without you
I can succeed without your support.
I don't wanna be with you, yeah
I don't want to associate with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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