Released: July 16, 2021

Songwriter: 808 Melo Audrey Jackson Pop Smoke

Producer: 808 Melo

[Spoken Word: Audrey Jackson]
Faith
To believe in something as though it already existed
Bashar means "bringer of good news" (This is a Melo beat)
When you saw the word "Faith" on this cover, I'm sure you thought this was a gospel album
The word gospel means "the good news"
So in a sense, Bashar is bringing the good news, telling you to believe in yourself
He believed in himself with an understanding that greatness was his to manifest
He had a vision, a plan, and he made it work
Good news, faith, hope, and understanding
The smoke will never clear

Pop Smoke

Bashar Barakah Jackson (b. July 20, 1999, d. February 19, 2020), better known by his stage name Pop Smoke, was a rapper from Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York. He started getting popularity from his April 2019 single “Welcome To The Party,” which was boosted by support from A$AP Ferg. Smoke also used a signature and distinguishable drill-style rap in his music, the style that is typically seen in the UK rap scene.

In an interview with Real 92.3 LA, Pop Smoke cited some of his main influences being 50 Cent, DMX and Meek Mill.

His debut project, Meet the Woo, was released on July 26, 2019.