The Undeniable Greatness of Pop Smoke's “Something Special”
"Something Special" is a prominent track by the late Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, released on July 3, 2020, as part of his posthumous debut studio album, . The song marked a significant stylistic shift for the artist, moving from his signature gritty drill sound toward a smoother, more melodic R&B-infused style. Musical Foundation and Production Pop Smoke - Something Special (Audio)
The song was a commercial success, peaking at on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It solidified Pop Smoke's potential as a multi-faceted artist who could have dominated both the drill and mainstream R&B-rap crossover scenes. Pop Smoke – Something Special Lyrics - Genius It solidified Pop Smoke's potential as a multi-faceted
Critics noted the track for showing Pop Smoke's vocal versatility; his deep, gravelly voice naturally fit the classic R&B rhythm without relying heavily on aggressive auto-tune. Lyrical Themes and Analysis By flipping this New York classic, Pop Smoke
The track heavily interpolates the 2003 hit "Into You" by Fabolous featuring Tamia. By flipping this New York classic, Pop Smoke tapped into a sense of nostalgia while grounding himself in the city's hip-hop history.
The lyrics center on themes of romantic affection and devotion. Unlike his more aggressive records, "Something Special" is straightforward about his feelings for a partner.
Pop Smoke mixes classic "love language" tropes—like taking his partner on a shopping spree —with the realities of his lifestyle, mentioning he "keeps a glizzy" (firearm) because "shit could get sticky" in his city.