Malone began his music career in 2011 and gained recognition with his 2015 debut single "White Iverson", which peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Malone signed a recording contract with Republic Records and released his debut album Stoney; it contained the diamond single "Congratulations" (featuring Quavo) and set the record for most weeks (77) on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His second album, beerbongs & bentleys, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and set several streaming records. It also contained the US number-one singles "Rockstar" (featuring 21 Savage) and "Psycho" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards.
His third number one, "Sunflower" (with Swae Lee), was the promotional and lead single to the soundtrack for the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and was included on Malone's third album, Hollywood's Bleeding; the album was his second number one. Its second single, "Circles", reached number one and set the record for most weeks (39) in the top ten on the Hot 100. His fourth album, Twelve Carat Toothache, was released in June 2022, spearheaded by the US top-ten singles "I Like You (A Happier Song)" (featuring Doja Cat) and "One Right Now" (with The Weeknd).
Among the best-selling music artists with over 80 million records sold, Malone has won 10 Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and one MTV Video Music Award, and received nine Grammy Award nominations. He holds several Billboard chart records: he is the first solo artist to top the Rap Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts, while "Circles" set the record for the longest climb to number one (41 weeks) on the Adult Contemporary chart by a solo artist.
Austin Richard Post was born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York. He was raised by his father, Richard Post, and his stepmother, Jodie. His father had been a DJ in his youth and introduced Malone to many different genres of music including hip-hop, country, and rock. When Malone was nine years old, he and his family moved to Grapevine, Texas, after his father became the manager of concessions for the Dallas Cowboys. Malone began to play the guitar and auditioned for the American band Crown the Empire in 2010, but was rejected after his guitar strings broke during the audition. He credited his initial interest in learning guitar to the video game Guitar Hero.
Malone has always had a love for alternative rock music, and appeared for a DJ set at Emo Nite in Los Angeles, California, in June 2017, playing songs by American alt-rock band My Chemical Romance at the event. According to Malone, his first foray into professional music began when he was in a heavy metal band. He says soon afterward he transitioned to softer rock as well as hip-hop, before beginning to experiment on FL Studio.
According to Malone, he chose "Post Malone" as his stage name when he was 14 or 15. The name was rumored to be a reference to the professional basketball player Karl Malone, but Malone later explained that "Post" is his last name, and he used a "rap name generator" to get "Malone". At 16, using the audio editor Audacity, Malone created his first mixtape, Young and After Them Riches. He showed it to some of his classmates at Grapevine High School. He was voted "Most Likely to Become Famous" by his classmates as a senior in high school. He worked at a Chicken Express as a teenager.
Malone later enrolled in Tarrant County College but dropped out. After leaving college, Malone moved to Los Angeles, California, with his longtime friend Jason Probst, a professional game streamer.
After moving to Los Angeles, Malone, Probst, and several other producers and artists formed the music group BLCKVRD and recorded music together. Several members of the group, including Malone, moved into a house in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley together. While living in the San Fernando Valley, Malone met record producers FKi 1st and Sauce Lord Rich, who formed the production team FKi, as well as Rex Kudo, who produced several of Malone's tracks, including "White Iverson". Malone recorded the song two days after writing it. The lyrics of "White Iverson" allude to Basketball Hall of Fame player Allen Iverson. In February 2015, upon completion, it was uploaded to Malone's SoundCloud account. On July 19, 2015, Malone released a music video for "White Iverson".
After hitting one million views within a month of releasing "White Iverson", Malone quickly garnered attention from record labels. In August 2015, he signed a recording contract with Republic Records. Malone went on to work with a number of prominent rappers including 50 Cent, Young Thug, Kanye West, and others. In August 2015, he performed at Kylie Jenner's 18th birthday party, where he met Kanye West, who enjoyed his music, leading to him collaborating with Malone on his single "Fade" from his album The Life of Pablo. Malone later began a friendship with Canadian singer Justin Bieber leading to Malone being an opening act for Bieber's Purpose World Tour (2016–17). On April 20, 2016, Malone premiered his new single, "Go Flex" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show.
On May 12, 2016, he released his first full-length project, a mixtape, titled August 26th, the title of which was a reference to the release date of his debut album. On June 9, 2016, Malone made his national television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing "Go Flex".
In June 2016, XXL editor-in-chief Vanessa Satten revealed Malone was considered for XXL's "2016 Freshman Class" magazine cover, but she was "told by his camp that he wasn't paying attention to hip hop so much. He was going in more of a rock/pop/country direction." However, Malone denied these claims, explaining that his latest mixtape, as well as his album, were both hip-hop. In August 2016, Malone issued an apology for his album, Stoney, being late. It was available for pre-order on November 4 and was finally released on December 9. Malone later went on to call the album "mediocre", despite the success of the single "Congratulations" featuring Quavo, Malone's first top-ten song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number eight. Stoney also featured the top 100 hits "I Fall Apart", and "Deja Vu", featuring Bieber, with the album later being certified double platinum by the RIAA in October 2017.
In February 2017, Malone revealed the title of his next project, beerbongs & bentleys, and was set to be released in December, before eventually being pushed back to 2018. In September, Malone released the first single from the album, "Rockstar", featuring 21 Savage. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the spot for eight consecutive weeks prompting Rolling Stone in 2017 to say he is "one of the most popular musicians in the country". In November of the same year, Malone released the official music video for "Rockstar", directed by Emil Nava.
On February 20, 2018, Malone previewed his new song with Ty Dolla Sign titled "Psycho". "Psycho" was released on February 23, 2018, and a tour with 21 Savage was announced. The song debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Malone's third entry in the top 10; it would later top the charts in June of that year, becoming Malone's second number one. On April 5, 2018, Malone stated that Beerbongs & Bentleys will be released on April 27, 2018. The same day, he also premiered the song "Stay" during the Bud Lite Dive Bar show in Nashville. Upon release, Beerbongs & Bentleys broke the first-day streaming records on Spotify, with 78.7 million streams worldwide. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 moving 461,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with 153,000 coming from pure sales. The album was also certified platinum by the RIAA after four days and spawned three top 10 songs and six top 20 songs.
In an interview with Billboard in May 2018, Malone's manager announced that Malone was planning to start his own record label and film production company and Malone later won Top Rap Song at the Billboard Music Awards for "Rockstar" featuring 21 Savage. Malone confirmed in June 2018 that he was writing his third album, and confirmed that a festival would be taking place, organized by him, titled "Posty Fest", in Dallas, Texas on October 28. Malone promised a "blockbuster" lineup with headliners like rapper Travis Scott.
In August, Malone broke Michael Jackson's 34-year-old record for most weeks on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with Stoney reaching its 77th week on the ranking compared to the 76 weeks that Thriller spent. A collaboration album with rapper Mac Miller was also teased in August 2018. During his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he previewed his song "Sunflower", a collaboration with Swae Lee, from the soundtrack to the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In November 2018, it was confirmed Malone was recording his third album in his Utah home.
Malone was nominated for 4 awards at the 61st Grammy Awards for his album beerbongs & bentleys. Among the nominations was Album of the Year and Record of the Year. He performed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the awards show on February 10, 2019.
In July 2019, Malone released the single "Goodbyes" featuring Young Thug and also announced the Runaway Tour with Swae Lee as the opener. On August 5, Malone shared a snippet of an unreleased track "Circles" on YouTube. He then performed the song at his second annual Bud Light: Dive Bar concert and confirmed that the official song would be released the following week. That same day and on July 25, 2019, at Cheyenne Frontier Days he announced the album was finished. He released the song on August 30, 2019. He confirmed that his third studio album would be released on September 6, 2019. On August 26, 2019, Malone announced on Twitter that his third album was called Hollywood's Bleeding and would be released on September 6, 2019. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 489,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Hollywood's Bleeding would also go on to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 63rd Grammys.
On March 12, 2020, Malone's concert at Denver's Pepsi Center proceeded as scheduled, drawing a sellout crowd of 20,000, likely the last large-scale enclosed gathering in the U.S. before COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Malone received backlash for not canceling his sold-out arena show amid rising concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Reportedly, future U.S. tour dates in March were postponed by Live Nation on March 12, 2020.
On April 24, 2020, Malone announced that a new album was in progress during a live stream performance. In late April 2020, Malone performed a live-streamed set consisting entirely of Nirvana covers from his home. Malone sang lead vocals and provided rhythm guitar for the set. He was accompanied by drummer Travis Barker, bassist Brian Lee and lead guitarist Nick Mac. The performance raised over $5 million for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 relief fund. The performance also received praise from Nirvana's surviving members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, as well as Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love.
In June 2020, Malone was featured on Tyla Yaweh's single, "Tommy Lee". The single was followed up with a remix, released July 10, 2020, featuring drums from Tommy Lee himself, as well as a re-recorded guitar instrumental. A second remix to the song, featuring rapper Saint Jhn, was released subsequently. On April 30, 2021, Malone was featured on DJ Khaled's twelfth studio album Khaled Khaled on the song "I Did It" also featuring DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Baby.
On July 9, 2021, Malone released the single "Motley Crew" with an accompanying music video, featuring several guest stars, past collaborators, and friends including Tommy Lee, Tyga, Tyla Yaweh, and his manager Dre London. The music video was directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade. On November 5, Malone released "One Right Now" with the Weeknd, as the lead single from his fourth studio album. On January 26, 2022, during his cover story will Billboard, Malone revealed that his fourth studio album would be titled Twelve Carat Toothache. In April 2022, Republic Records relaunched Mercury Records with a new roster that includes Post Malone. On April 27, 2022, Post revealed that Twelve Carat Toothache would be released on June 3, 2022. Malone released the album's second single, "Cooped Up" with Roddy Ricch, on May 12, 2022.
On May 14, 2022, he appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live and performed "Cooped Up" with Ricch, as well as an unreleased song titled "Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol", in which he was joined by Fleet Foxes. Malone had previously confirmed that he had worked with Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold on a song for the album.
For the 2022 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers film, Malone covered the theme song from the 1989 television series of the same name, originally performed by Jeff Pescetto in the series and by The Jets in album releases.
On August 12, 2022, the documentary film Runaway premiered on the Amazon Prime Video channel Freevee. It showed behind-the-scenes moments from the first leg of the Runaway Tour in 2019, as well as performances from some of the highlighted dates, such as New York City, Chicago, and the 2019 Posty Fest in Arlington.
In April 2023, Malone announced that he was working on a new album. On April 14, 2023, Malone released "Chemical", as the lead single from his fifth studio album AUSTIN. On April 21, 2023, Malone released The Diamond Collection, a nine-song compilation of his record-breaking eight RIAA Diamond-certified singles, along with the single "Chemical".
Malone cites Bob Dylan, in whom he became interested around the age of 15, as an influence on his music, calling him "a genius" and "a god" though his music has been called "about as far away from Rock n' Roll as you can get". He called "Subterranean Homesick Blues" the "first rap song". He has a tattoo of Dylan as well. Malone has cited Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash as key influences too. Malone has also cited 50 Cent, whom he called a legend, Kanye West and Key! as influences.
Something Real
Post Malone Lyrics
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Light a cigarette just so I can breathe
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
Seven hundred feet off the coast of Greece
Give me somethin' I can feel (yeah)
No reservation, pull up twenty deep
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
I would trade it all just to be at peace
Stop, the gear's too high, this is overload
And no matter what car is sittin' outside, it's a lonely road
It's a double-edge sword, cuttin' off ties with the ones I know
So tell me, how the fuck am I still alive? It's a miracle, oh
(No-o-o) and I can't believe, ran through a B at Louis V
It's what I need right now
(No-o-o) it's just money at the gates of hell, no VIP
Everybody waits in line
So give me somethin' I can feel
720S, 750V
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
I was in Maldives sippin' burgundy
Give me somethin' I can feel (yeah)
Prada on my dick, Prada on my sleeve
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
I could play that pussy like it's "Für Elise"
I got real habits, I'm a snowmobile addict
Teal Patek, steel when I feel panic, ah-ah, ahh
Throw a mil' at it, problem, throw a pill at it
Still at it, sign-another-deal addict (ah-ah, ah)
And I can't believe everybody gets to drink for free
So give me one more round (oh-oh-oh)
No cover fee at the gates of hell, no VIP
Everybody waits in line
So give me somethin' I can feel
Light a cigarette just so I can breathe
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
How much psilocybin can a human eat?
Give me somethin' I can feel (yeah)
Whiskey lullaby just to fall asleep
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
And it's what I want, it ain't what I need
Give me somethin' I can feel (yeah, ooh)
Got everything, guess I'm hard to please
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah, ooh)
I would trade my life just to be at peace
Give me somethin' I can feel (ah, ooh)
Give me somethin', somethin' real
In Post Malone's song "Something Real," the lyrics convey a sense of longing for authenticity and genuine experiences in a world that often feels artificial and disconnected. The opening lines speak to the desire for something tangible and meaningful that can be felt and experienced on a deep level. Lighting a cigarette as a means to breathe suggests a need for something real to counteract the overwhelming and superficial aspects of life.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of isolation and the toll that fame and success can take on personal relationships. The line "cutting off ties with the ones I know" highlights the difficulty of maintaining genuine connections amidst the pressures and demands of fame. Despite the challenges, the singer questions how they are still able to survive and thrive in such circumstances.
The second verse delves into the excesses and vices that can accompany success, with references to material possessions like luxury cars and designer clothing. The lyrics hint at a sense of emptiness behind these superficial trappings, as the singer seeks something more substantial and real in the midst of it all.
Overall, "Something Real" expresses a yearning for authenticity, connection, and peace amidst a world dominated by superficiality and artificiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me somethin' I can feel
Provide me with an experience or emotion that deeply resonates with me.
Light a cigarette just so I can breathe
I need some form of comfort or relief, even if it's temporary, to cope with my struggles.
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah)
I yearn for authenticity and genuine experiences in a world that often feels superficial.
Seven hundred feet off the coast of Greece
Metaphorically, I am in a state of isolation and uncertainty, far away from familiar shores.
No reservation, pull up twenty deep
I arrive without hesitation and surrounded by a large group, ready to embrace whatever comes my way.
I would trade it all just to be at peace
I am willing to sacrifice everything I have in order to find inner tranquility and contentment.
Stop, the gear's too high, this is overload
I feel overwhelmed and burdened by the excessive demands or responsibilities in my life.
And no matter what car is sittin' outside, it's a lonely road
Regardless of my external success or material possessions, I often feel a profound sense of loneliness.
It's a double-edge sword, cuttin' off ties with the ones I know
Separating myself from the people I care about can have both positive and negative consequences.
So tell me, how the fuck am I still alive? It's a miracle, oh
Considering the challenges and struggles I've faced, it is almost miraculous that I am still alive.
(No-o-o) and I can't believe, ran through a B at Louis V
I am amazed by the fact that I spent a significant amount of money at a luxury store like Louis Vuitton.
It's what I need right now
At this moment, indulging in material possessions provides me with a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction.
(No-o-o) it's just money at the gates of hell, no VIP
Despite having wealth, money alone cannot grant me entry or special treatment in challenging or difficult situations.
Everybody waits in line
We are all equal in the face of life's struggles; no one is exempt from hardship or waiting their turn.
720S, 750V
Mentioning specific luxury car models emphasizes my attachment to material possessions and status symbols.
I was in Maldives sippin' burgundy
Recounting a moment of luxury and indulgence in the Maldives, drinking wine and enjoying the good life.
Prada on my dick, Prada on my sleeve
Expressing my obsession with designer fashion, as Prada occupies a prominent place in my life and image.
I could play that pussy like it's 'For Elise'
Confidently boasting about my skills and artistry in navigating intimate relationships or encounters.
I got real habits, I'm a snowmobile addict
Admitting to having genuine addictions and dependencies, particularly with regards to thrill-seeking activities like snowmobiling.
Teal Patek, steel when I feel panic, ah-ah, ahh
Referencing the luxury watch brand Patek Philippe to illustrate my affinity for expensive accessories that provide a sense of security during anxious moments.
Throw a mil' at it, problem, throw a pill at it
Indicating a reliance on financial solutions or self-medication as a way to escape or temporarily alleviate personal issues or challenges.
Still at it, sign-another-deal addict (ah-ah, ah)
Highlighting my continuous drive and addiction to signing new business deals, constantly seeking validation and success.
And I can't believe everybody gets to drink for free
Expressing disbelief and perhaps envy towards others who seem to effortlessly enjoy privileges or benefits that I don't have.
So give me one more round (oh-oh-oh)
Desiring another chance or opportunity to have something enjoyable or exciting in my life.
Whiskey lullaby just to fall asleep
Using whiskey as a metaphorical lullaby to numb my thoughts or emotions, allowing me to find solace and rest.
And it's what I want, it ain't what I need
Acknowledging the distinction between my desires and genuine needs, recognizing that my wants may not truly fulfill me.
Got everything, guess I'm hard to please
Despite possessing material wealth or success, I still struggle to find contentment or satisfaction.
Give me somethin' I can feel (yeah, ooh)
Once again, expressing a desire for experiences or emotions that deeply resonate with me and evoke a strong response.
Give me somethin', somethin' real (yeah, ooh)
Continuing to long for authenticity and genuine interactions in a world that often feels artificial or contrived.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wotman, Austin Post, Billy Walsh, Louis Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
Give me something I can feel
Light a cigarette just so I can breathe
Give me something, something real
Seven hundred feet off the coast of Greece
Give me something I can feel
No reservation, pull up twenty deep
Give me something, something real
I would trade it all just to be at peace
Stop, it gets too hot, this is overload
It don't matter what car is sitting outside, it's a lonely road
It's a double-edged sword, cutting off ties with the ones I know
So tell me how the fuck am I still alive, it's a miracle
And I can't believe we threw up here in Louis V
It's what I need right now
It's just my need, at the gates of hell, no VIP
Everybody waits in line
So give me something I can feel
Some 20 S and 50 Vs
Give me something, something real
I was in my B sipping burgundy
Give me something I can feel
Prada on my dick, Prada on my sleeves
Give me something, something real
I could play that pussy like it's Für Elise
I got real habits, I'm a snowmobile addict
Teal Patek, steel when I feel Patek
Throw a mil at it, problem throw a bill at it
Still at it, sign another deal at it
And I can't believe everybody gets to drink for free
So give me one more round
No cover fee, any gates of hell, no VIP
Everybody waits in line
So give me something I can feel
Light a cigarette just so I can breathe
Give me something, something real
How much psilocybin can a human eat?
Give me something I can feel
Whiskey, love, and bud just to fall asleep
Give me something, something real
And it's what I want, it ain't what I need
Give me something I can feel
Got everything, guess I'm hard to please
Give me something, something real
I would trade my life just to be at peace
Give me something I can feel
Give me something, something real
Listen to my song "Divine Roses"
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@Henle_
I think this is one of his most unique songs. That chorus goes crazy.
@ShortyScott2
Its a revival hymn
@user-ff6rd1mk8i
It´s a Epic Masterpiece Tho To Me ^^
@Rico401Prov
Best song he’s ever made 😛💯
@ccrnapa90
I love this oneeee
@mitchellpaulson6100
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@lxrd999
Post Malone never disappoints when making music
@B4shXp
Is my music ok?
@YTadministratorNO.6
@@B4shXp Shits fire 🔥, just checked your channel👌
@ashleejohnson4747
When he makes what’s from his heart ❤ it’s real you can feel it