Pop Smoke - Something Special (audio) -

Pop Smoke's posthumous version of Tamia's 1998 R&B hit, So Into You, peaking at #7 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. +74.

"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 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. Pop Smoke's posthumous version of Tamia's 1998 R&B

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 The song marked a significant stylistic shift for

The song was produced by Ken "Duro" Ifill , who also worked on the original Fabolous version.

The song has been described as an anthem for "young dudes trying to express their feelings," blending bluntness with an unexpected tenderness. Commercial Impact

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.