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.
Trials
Polo G Lyrics
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(Tahj Money)
I stood ten toes I couldn't fold or panic
Them streets'll turn a good kid into a cold lil' savage
No point in church, 'cause the preacher can't keep them poles from clappin'
It seem like evil and my soul attracting
Hope for forgiveness for my sins, while I load the ratchet
Forever scarred, 'cause the way I lost my bros was tragic
'Member how we came up, like, damn, this wasn't supposed to happen
A nigga plot on me and I'ma have his homies cryin'
Go handle that, they wipe his nose way before we try
Can't really feed into a nigga when I know he lyin'
Love my lil' killer, keep him with him, 'cause I know he ridin'
Hood on my back, was bustin' two-fours like Kobe Bryant
Sometimes I think like what's the likelihood of Kobe dyin'
In that i8, I dropped the top to let my Rollie shine
Make all these bitches stop and stare, like girl, he know he fine
Lookin' at the jewelry, thinkin' back when we was schemin' for mils
I took my Glock on tour with me, way on OT with the steel
Might pour my heart out on these beats 'til all my secrets revealed
You know the fake gon' knock a nigga when he keepin' it real
Too much madness in this world, shit got me fienin' for pills
If them bullets ain't take out Lil B, he'll be in the field
I got soldiers marchin', lookin' for a reason to kill
He passionate about the murder, slang that heat with some skill
I stood ten toes I couldn't fold or panic
Them streets'll turn a good kid into a cold lil' savage
No point in church, 'cause the preacher can't keep them poles from clappin'
It seem like evil and my soul attracting
Hope for forgiveness for my sins, while I load the ratchet
Playin' with bundles of that raw, that dope get sold to addicts
Forever scarred, 'cause the way I lost my bros was tragic
'Member how we came up, like, damn, this wasn't supposed to happen
You know the come up was real when your mans hate
I just want a bag, put in that work and grow my fan base
I just spill my life up on that beat and switch my landscape
I been tryna load up on them hundreds 'til them bands break
They say money talk, them VVS' help it translate
And robbers get some hot shit out the nine when them cans shake
These days nigga logged in to who they wanna be
Feet up in the county, nigga better get that phone to me
I ain't got it all, so could you please watch your tone with me?
Got my granny trippin' tryna figure out what's wrong with me
I'm from where you gotta make it happen when you wanna eat
They know I'ma spazz every time I breathe on the beat
I stood ten toes I couldn't fold or panic
Them streets'll turn a good kid into a cold lil' savage
No point in church, 'cause the preacher can't keep them poles from clappin'
It seem like evil and my soul attracting
Hope for forgiveness for my sins, while I load the ratchet
Playin' with bundles of that raw, that dope get sold to addicts
Forever scarred, 'cause the way I lost my bros was tragic
'Member how we came up, like, damn, this wasn't supposed to happen
In Polo G's song Trials & Tribulations, he talks about his life growing up in the streets of Chicago and the struggles he faced as a young man trying to survive in a world of violence and chaos. He begins by describing the pressure he felt to stay strong and not fold under difficult circumstances, as the streets can easily turn even the best of people into cold-hearted killers. He laments the fact that even going to church can't keep him safe from the dangers of his neighborhood, and he feels as though evil is always lurking around the corner, just waiting to strike.
Polo G also reflects on his past mistakes, the things he's done to survive in the streets, and the lasting consequences of his actions. He talks about his struggles with addiction and the raw drugs that he sold to addicts, as well as the tragic loss of his friends and loved ones to violence. He remembers how he and his friends came up together, dreaming of a better life, only to be crushed by the harsh realities of their environment.
Throughout the song, Polo G is brutally honest about his life and the struggles he's faced, and he doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the world he grew up in. He depicts a world where everyone is just trying to survive, where loyalty is everything, and where violence is always just a moment away. It's a powerful and moving meditation on the trials and tribulations of growing up in the inner city.
Line by Line Meaning
I stood ten toes I couldn't fold or panic
I stood firm and didn't let fear overtake me
Them streets'll turn a good kid into a cold lil' savage
Living in the streets can change a person for the worse
No point in church, 'cause the preacher can't keep them poles from clappin'
It feels like there's no escape from violence, even in the church
It seem like evil and my soul attracting
Sometimes it feels like I'm drawn to darkness
Hope for forgiveness for my sins, while I load the ratchet
I pray for forgiveness while I prepare my weapon
Playin' with bundles of that raw, that dope get sold to addicts
I'm involved in selling drugs that ruin people's lives
Forever scarred, 'cause the way I lost my bros was tragic
The death of my friends has left a permanent mark on me
'Member how we came up, like, damn, this wasn't supposed to happen
I can't believe life turned out this way compared to how it started
A nigga plot on me and I'ma have his homies cryin'
If someone threatens me, their friends and family will suffer
Go handle that, they wipe his nose way before we try
My team takes care of business before things escalate
Can't really feed into a nigga when I know he lyin'
I don't engage with people who I know are dishonest
Love my lil' killer, keep him with him, 'cause I know he ridin'
I'm loyal to my team members who are willing to do whatever it takes
Hood on my back, was bustin' two-fours like Kobe Bryant
I was putting in work for my neighborhood like a basketball legend
Sometimes I think like what's the likelihood of Kobe dyin'
I contemplate the fragility of life and how things can change in an instant
In that i8, I dropped the top to let my Rollie shine
I enjoy showing off my expensive possessions
Lookin' at the jewelry, thinkin' back when we was schemin' for mils
Reflecting on how far I've come from when I was trying to make a lot of money
I took my Glock on tour with me, way on OT with the steel
I brought my gun with me on tour for protection
Might pour my heart out on these beats 'til all my secrets revealed
I express my emotions through my music and am open about my life experiences
You know the fake gon' knock a nigga when he keepin' it real
The people who pretend to be something they're not will criticize the ones who are genuine
Too much madness in this world, shit got me fienin' for pills
The chaos of the world makes me want to escape through drugs
If them bullets ain't take out Lil B, he'll be in the field
If my friend hadn't been killed, he would still be out here with us
I got soldiers marchin', lookin' for a reason to kill
I have people who are ready for violence at any moment
He passionate about the murder, slang that heat with some skill
My team member is skilled at violent acts and enjoys doing them
You know the come up was real when your mans hate
Jealousy from friends is a sign of success
I just want a bag, put in that work and grow my fan base
I'm focused on making money and building my fan base
I just spill my life up on that beat and switch my landscape
I share my life experiences through my music and am constantly evolving
I been tryna load up on them hundreds 'til them bands break
I'm working hard to accumulate a lot of money
They say money talk, them VVS' help it translate
Having expensive jewelry is a sign of wealth and success
And robbers get some hot shit out the nine when them cans shake
Robbers can take advantage of a situation when guns are involved
These days nigga logged in to who they wanna be
People pretend to be someone online that they're not in real life
Feet up in the county, nigga better get that phone to me
If someone owes me something, they better give it to me even if they're in jail
I ain't got it all, so could you please watch your tone with me?
I don't have everything I want, so please be respectful when talking to me
Got my granny trippin' tryna figure out what's wrong with me
My grandmother is worried about me and doesn't understand my lifestyle
I'm from where you gotta make it happen when you wanna eat
I come from a place where you have to work hard to succeed and provide for yourself
They know I'ma spazz every time I breathe on the beat
People know I'm talented and always bring my best on a track
Lyrics ยฉ GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC GROUP INC, LUSH MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David McDowell, Julien Andersen, Melissa Keklak, Ryan O'neill, Tahj Javal Vaughn, Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@polog6629
Iโm so proud that Iโm here to see an Artist like Polo G rap. RIP KOBE ๐ค๐๐
@kcchiefsproductions8687
True
@sore9934
@Dylan Delmaro thats not the real polo
@bcgmari1756
Justno right he tweaking๐ญ๐ญ
@capalot.0ffwh1te
@@sore9934 lmfao he dum
@pravinschmidley4711
Polo g your the best man, I hope you see my reply ๐ฏ!
@lilrider9390
Please lord protect him
@elitenick1184
Amen ๐๐ฝ
@vjxker7703
amen
@haunted169
Amen๐