Post Malone has teamed up with Justin Bieber on “Deja Vu,” a chilled laid-back track right up Post’s alley. A while back, Post and Justin hit the road together on the North American leg of Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. According to Complex, “Post also first revealed that he had a track with the pop star on the way during an interview with Zane Lowe.” Now that the track has dropped, let’s hope Post’s debut album will be released soon since it was originally due on August 26.
Post Malone will be also be making a stop in Austin, Texas. You can purchase tickets below:
Post Malone is one of hip-hop’s latest, random successes. The Dallas native hit over 41 million streams on Soundcloud with his debut track “White Iverson,” effectively busting into the scene.
After getting his name out in early 2015 with “White Iverson,” produced by FKi, he followed up with his solid tracks “Too Young,”“What’s Up,” and “Tear$.” In August he signed to Republic Records, proving to be more than a one-hit wonder.
Beyond his singles, Malone has been featured on tracks with artists such as Lil Uzi, Mac Miller, 50 Cent, Zuse, Gucci Mane, Riff Raff, Lil B and Kanye West. His latest feature on Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo getting the most hype. Post has surely thrived within his first year, which makes us super excited for what is next as we anxiously await a full-length, debut album from the young MC.
Austin Post, better known as Post Malone was born in Syracuse, New York and was raised in Dallas, Texas, which is evident in his love for both country and rap music. After hitting expert mode on Guitar Hero, Post Malone picked up the guitar and taught himself how to play, inspired by classical rock artists such as AC/DC and Metallica. His Guitar Hero inspired interest later led him to joining a hardcore band in high school, where he eventually began to produce music. The rapper picked up hip-hop after his dad gave him a copy of Terror Squad’s hit “Lean Back.” Post Malone worked with Dallas-based music company IRAS, until he made the move to the West Coast and landed in Los Angeles.
Post Malone has surely impressed us with his quick come up as he is set to headline Bonnaroo Music Festival later this year and join Justin Bieber on his upcoming tour. Be sure to check out Malone as one of the latest artists to hit the JMBLYA stage.
On Tuesday night in London, Virgil Abloh, long-time friend of Kanye West and fellow fashion designer, played a new Yeezy track. “Fade” was first heard at the Yeezy Season 2 runway show, and now we have a full version of it, featuring Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign. The tribal heavy synths and bouncing rhythm are a pretty good indication that SWISH is well on its way to being another landmark in Kanye’s colorful career. Check out the preview below.
Following the announcement of his deal with Republic Records, Post Malone gives us a new track titled “#mood.” Malone freestyles over 50 Cent’s “Window Shopper,” while saluting his internet haters. His popularity grew from independent work, like his song “White Iverson,” but after being signed to a label it’s expected that we will hear about a debut album soon. Until then we can enjoy this short track that says this Texas native is not going to let the hype or the hate get to his flourishing career.
Post Malone may not be a name you’re familiar with, but you should be. This Texas-native quickly found his way to popularity and a record deal in the months following the release of his single “White Iverson.” “White Iverson” is a smooth, but hard hitting track inspired by famed basketball player Allen Iverson. His recent deal with Republic Records is another mark of his snowballing success, and a debut album is expected soon. Although Post Malone has yet to hit the mainstream airwaves, the record deal shows that he’s not too far away. With his first music video already accumulating over a million views, we suggest that you get familiar with this artist soon, you’ll thank us later.
You can watch the music video for “White Iverson” here:
