Prolly Poet | ‘Doubt’ Is Going To Leave You Shook
Springfield, Missouri-based rapper Prolly Poet is about to make waves in the music game with his latest single, ‘Doubt.’ Originally born in Newport News, Virginia, Prolly Poet and producer Jeff Smith at Studio 2100 craft a genuinely original track with ‘Doubt.’
Prolly Poet began his journey with music at a very young age. At the start of his music career, Prolly Poet’s mother encouraged him to join the church choir and a professional boy’s choir. As he discovered his love for music, Prolly Poet started crafting beats with his brothers.
Although he’s a talented rapper and singer, Prolly Poet also has a passion for molding beats. The growing artists’ ability to make beats and rap is a testament to his unlimited potential. Lately, instead of focusing on producing, Prolly Poet is pouring his energy into writing and recording music.
Prolly Poet’s stage name is an extension of a nickname he has carried with him for many years. For 13 years, the Springfield rapper has been called ‘Poet’ by his friends and family. Here at Rap Fiesta, we got to sit down with Prolly Poet and hear more about the origins of his stage name.
Prolly Poet came kinda natural because I thought it would be cool when people ask, ‘Who that artist is?’ for someone to say, ‘It’s Prolly (probably) Poet. – Prolly Poet
As you uncover the layers that ‘Doubt‘ contains, you will immediately understand why the rapper refers to himself as a poet. Lyrically speaking, Prolly Poet is one-of-a-kind. Without disrupting his flow, Prolly Poet writes each line with purpose and meaning.
In some songs, the quality of the lyrics is overlooked because of a catchy beat. In ‘Doubt,’ the beat reaches the same high level as Prolly Poet’s lyrics. As he was forming ‘Doubt,’ Prolly Poet knew he wanted a bright rhythm that has a summer feel to lighten the impact of his lyrics.
The beat featured in ‘Doubt‘ has a natural balanced movement that doesn’t feel one bit rushed or too slow. A mixture of high-pitched melodies combines with a hip-hop bass pattern, making for an intriguing sound. Throughout the track, the rhythm never gets dull due to an uplifting and energetic vibe that refuses to stop.
Regarding his inspiration, Prolly Poet tapped into a difficult realization felt by many people who take risks and chase dreams. Prolly Poet received some negativity from some people in his life that weren’t supporting his passion. As he wrote ‘Doubt,’ Prolly Poet designed the verses to relate to anyone feeling rejected and down.
It doesn’t take long to get hooked into all that ‘Doubt‘ offers. As soon as you hit play, Prolly Poet sucker punches your soul with a vocal harmony so angelic you just may restart the song after the first 10 seconds. Don’t worry; this hypnotizing harmony returns throughout ‘Doubt.’
From there, Prolly Poet showcases a smooth rap flow with a unique bump to it. At some points in ‘Doubt,’ Prolly Poet’s flow and voice sound eerily similar to Kendrick Lamar. Not only is Prolly Poet’s flow something that’ll engross you, but his hard-hitting lyrics also do the same.
Momma taught me morals, but it didn’t turn to commas. Teacher taught me lessons, but it didn’t change the trauma. Hanging by myself because I didn’t like the drama.
With each bar he performs in ‘Doubt,’ there’s no compromise in quality. Every line has a profound truth each listener can relate to in some way, shape, or form. The ability of Prolly Poet to effortlessly connect with so many people at once is something special that many artists strive for.
For more music by Prolly Poet, follow the gifted musician on Spotify. Regarding his future plans, Prolly Poet will create visuals that captivate an audience while representing who he is.
Additionally, the Missouri-based artist will continue working on new music, videos and expanding his brand. To keep up with all that Prolly Poet is producing, follow him on Instagram right away.
Now that you’re ready for it, clear your mind and fall into a different state as you stream ‘Doubt.’