Houston’s most promising chart-topping artist Yung Pooda continues to hold a flag for his reign as Houston’s hottest hit-maker with today’s release of his new single “Trophies,” available today via It’s A 10 Records HERE. The track comes as Pooda’s label, It’s A 10 Records promotes his song, “Drop” which is the #1 Most Added Song at Urban Radio and the #2 Most Added Song at Rhythmic Radio this week. The listening audience has been reactive; “Drop” currently ranks #22 on Shazam in Houston and is charting in nine other cities within just one week of radio promotion.
A promising young rapper with a proven track record of hits, Yung Pooda is primed for a breakout this year and shows no signs of ceasing his moment. The official “Drop” music video directed by the renowned Mr. Boomtown now topples in over 1 + million views via YouTube, 7 + million views on Tik Tok as media outlets such as Eamilk, Lyrical Lemonade, Revolt TV and more plugged the release as a favorite from the rising star.
Pooda sets sight to continue his hot streak with the boastful, base-knocking audio single “Trophies.” His latest single rocks a triumphant flow over decorated production by legendary producer duo Cool & Dre, a blooming relationship Pooda has developed his super-star artistic sound with since his debut single “Repeat Dat.”
2022 is the year Pooda heavily plans to showcase the full dimension of his artistic range. Over the course of the summer, he plans to release a steady stream of new music for his growing fanbase.
“I’m dropping every month this summer” Yung Pooda says.“I’m not letting up. When you think of Yung Pooda, my bet is on everyone coming away from my music, knowing that I can tap into anything naturally. It’s in me, and it’s about time everyone gets more chances to see it.”
Yung Pooda continues to achieve admirable milestones as an independent artist and pay homage to his Houston roots. He has amassed a significant following on social media along with a viral freestyle. With a grassroots approach to his craft, the rapper proves he is worthy of a seat at the table with hip-hop heavy hitters – EARMILK
Houston is known for producing amazing music. Young Pooda’s new single ‘Drop’ is no exception. – Lyrical Lemonade
Yung Pooda brings the bounce in new “Drop” single – Revolt TV
Yung Pooda could be Houston’s next hip-hop star – Houston Chronicle
Yung Pooda has proven to be a force with his magnetic appeal and shows no signs of letting up – KAZI Magazine
Yung Pooda Is Paying It Forward With A Message – Dirty Glove Bastard
ABOUT YUNG POODA:
Nothing holds more weight than a promise.
In 2019, Yung Pooda found himself at a crossroads between the streets and the studio. After performing alongside legends such as Boosie Badazz, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro, recording with platinum icon Paul Wall, and igniting a buzz of his own throughout the country, the Houston rapper made an important pledge to himself. His pledge changed the course of everything to follow in its wake.
“In the middle of recording and getting in all kinds trouble, I promised God I would get out of the streets and just do music,” he admits. “I stuck to my word.”
Long before this vow, hip-hop called to him as a kid in Orange, TX. Pooda’s mother bumped Naughty by Nature’s “Hip Hop Hooray” throughout the one-bedroom and one-bathroom house built by his grandfather that he and his mom shared with his grandma. As he puts it, “I used to go nuts to that song!” He used to listen to classics from OutKast, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Master P, Ludacris, DJ Screw, and more. When Pooda visited dad, pops actually built a home studio at his spot to cook up beats and DJ. Growing up, he practiced his skills on the mic and sharpened the wordplay, developing a signature style. He sent shockwaves through the city after a successful showcase, earning endorsements from the likes of DJ Hi-Cof Houston’s 97.9 The BOX who said, “He’s always been a lyricist.” Inciting local excitement, he performed multiple tour dates with Boosie Badazz and teamed up with Paul Wall for the single “Beat Up The Block.”
Relocating to Prairie View, he moved into a two-story house with his cousin and two friends where they “were trapping and getting money, but shit got too hectic.” At this point, he reset everything. “There were fights, threats, and all types of shit,” he recalls. “I ended up saying that prayer.”
His music made its way to Jeff Aronson, CEO of It’s A 10 Records, a boutique label, who immediately signed him in 2019. In 2020, Pooda made waves on Tik Tok and mix show radio with the release of his first single, “Repeat Dat” which was produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Cool & Dre [JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Nas] along with a reflective song, “Lies Told”- his thoughtful response to social unrest and police brutality. This year, his critically acclaimed newest single, “Chicken N Grits” is bringing him to the
forefront. C&G has earned over 30 million Tik Tok views, was the #4 “Most Added” song at urban radio and is in rotation at BET Jams, Revolt and YO! MTV Raps.
Fresh of the release of his new single with hit-maker DJ Choose “Forever Tippin,” which gives a new-school feels to the Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug classic “Still Tippin,” Pooda has amassed his third, consecutive, hit in less than one year. Produced by Cool and Dre, his track is currently flowing in the millions with audio streams as the hard-hitting visual flows in over three million views on You Tube and has continued to receive an heavy-hitting stamp of acclaim since its release this past June with plugs from The Source, Hip Hop DX, Kazi Magazine as Houston Press stated “Pooda’s “Forever Tippin” pays homage not only to the track’s original stars, but to the uniquely Houston rap sound they pioneered.”
Moreover, the track entered the Mainstream R&B/ Hip Hop Airplays Charts on Billboard and earned the #1 most added via Urban Radio during its release as Pooda earned the achievement as the #2 most discovered artist on Shazam.
In the end, Pooda fulfills every promise and leaves his mark on the culture in the process. “When you listen to me, I want you to feel enlightened and great,” he leaves off. “I hope you relate to the emotion and know you’re not alone. I’m young enough to make mistakes and old enough to know better. I’m telling my story. I’m human.”
