Pookie Blow Talks Music, Inspirations, and Upcoming Project 'Free Smoke'
“Find someone who will always tell you the truth. Go hard, don’t stop. Build a team but don’t “join” unless it’s beneficial to you. Don’t let these people play with you, none.”
By: Adonis Armstrong
Los Angeles artist, Pookie Blow, is raw talented emcee that is on a mission to be one of the best. Keep an eye out for her as she establishes herself as a force in the game.
I am Pookie Blow from Los Angeles California. I attended Fairfax Senior High in the heart of tinsel town aka La La Land. I watched the Hollywood sign from P.E class. We different. My hobbies including making music in every sense of the phrase.
Pookie has been writing raps since she was 15, starting out with high school talent shows. But she began taking it more seriously at the age of 16 when she started recording with her friends. Since then, she says, “I never really stopped, I just kept getting better.”
She is a blend of boom bap and G-Funk and has the potential to position herself as this era's Lady of Rage, with her unique style and raw talent. With a powerful delivery, lyrical ability, and commanding presence on the mic, she is destined to reach new heights in the rap game.
She also just released her new single “Get Thi$ Money” with one of her BOC running mates, Smoke Dawg, and it's a fire! The song features a smooth laid-back beat, blessed with both of their passionate storytelling about being on the grind and getting to the money. Take a listen below and experience it for yourself, and let the music motivate you to get to the money.
Pookie Blow - Get This Money ft. Smoke Dawg (OfficialMusicVideo)
We talked with Pookie Blow in an exclusive interview, check it out below!
Musically, who has been your biggest influence in helping you along your journey and who are your favorite musicians?
Pookie Blow: My older brother Mike. He was in the game and whatever info he had he fasho passed it to me. Favorite “musician” is really hard to say cuz some rappers aren’t at all musicians so if we mixing the 2 I would say DJ Quik. He’s a musician.
What artists would you like to collaborate with and why?
Pookie Blow: Alchemist, Snoop, Dre of course. Idk honestly they would have to want to work with me also. I don’t want no artist to work with me cuz the check or anything like that. It’s gotta be real chemistry it’s gotta be mutual love and respect for me or the MUSIC. Like I’ve never did a song I didn’t actually like. Maybe one but it was mad love and respect involved.
What do you feel is your best song/project ever released and why?
Pookie Blow: I got an EP dropping titled Free Smoke it’s a few songs I put together. Free Smoke it’s fire and it’s free and anybody can get it. All puns intended. We making rappers mean again.
What projects can we look forward to in the near future?
Pookie Blow: I am currently working on a E.P. to be released 10/?/23
How do you generate new ideas for your music?
Pookie Blow: Now y’all tryna get in my head lol. I mean just living honestly. Life is the best experience we are blessed to have. I love living and feelin. That’s all I can say.
What motivates you and how do you define success?
Pookie Blow: My family, the game itself, Hip Hop, life all that. Making dope shit. The consistency gets addicting. Once I drop anything I’m wrapping up something else.
I define success as, being able to do what the fuck you want to do when you want to do it and it’s not compromising your livelihood. That’s success. No matter what you do, if you can do that you are successful my friend.
Pookie Blow - 5 Houses (Official Video)
How do you describe your music to people and what separates you from other artists in your genre?
Pookie Blow: I hate this question lol. I’m just a raw bitch, that should answer both.
Do you believe there is a formula to being a successful artist?
Pookie Blow: Authenticity. We can smell when you ain’t really being yourself. And make sure you know what your doing. That’s it.
What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?
Pookie Blow: My sanity. You gotta be crazy. We throwing darts in the dark with this music shit. It’s been working for me tho so I’m not complaining. I was born crazy lol. I spent a lot of my life on bullshit so being grounded in one thing is great I don’t feel much sacrifice.
Pookie Blow - Prima Donna (Official Video)
What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?
Pookie Blow: I love the entire process start to finish the writing, recording, mixing, doing the video the cover the promo. I bleed this shit foreal.
Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?
Pookie Blow: Doing what the fuck I wanna do when the fuck I wanna do it. Success. Hopefully running a label or an A&R somewhere. I’m a lifer.
What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?
Pookie Blow: Nothing, don’t do it. Nah I’m kidding. I mean, make sure you are who you say you are and make sure your shit is good. Find someone who will always tell you the truth. Go hard, don’t stop. Build a team but don’t “join” unless it’s beneficial to you. Don’t let these people play with you, none.
Is there anything else you would like people to know about you or your music?
Pookie Blow: I’m coming and I’m not stopping so get your shit together. Blow For Blow is out now, Free Smoke is coming sooner than soon!
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