Pop Smoke's is a standout drill track that serves as a bridge between his music career and his posthumous film debut. Released in February 2021, the song highlights the signature "grit and growl" that helped him define the Brooklyn drill sound. Core Theme and Background
: The track was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film Boogie , directed by Eddie Huang. Pop Smoke made his posthumous acting debut in the movie as Monk , a basketball rival to the main character. Pop Smoke - AP
The track was originally recorded in August 2019 and was teased a year later by under the title "Nikes". While the official version released for the Boogie soundtrack removed the guest feature, it maintained the aggressive energy of Pop Smoke’s early hits like "Welcome to the Party". Pop Smoke's is a standout drill track that
Critics noted that while the song stays within his established drill style, its inclusion in a coming-of-age film demonstrated the versatility of his persona—superimposing his intimidating rap presence onto a cinematic narrative. Pop Smoke made his posthumous acting debut in
: "AP" stands for Audemars Piguet , the luxury Swiss watch brand, reflecting the track's focus on a lavish lifestyle and high-end jewelry.