From SoundCloud to Success with Post Malone: Noisey Raps

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Published 2017-09-21
In the two years since Post Malone released his mammoth viral single, "White Iverson," his life has been a steady stream of platinum records, cigarettes, and Bud Light bottles. He's mixed lucid trap with pop, rock, and bedroom folk, rising from a SoundCloud sensation to a radio staple, writing for Kanye West, touring with Justin Bieber, and collaborating with everyone from Quavo to 2 Chainz.

And, at just 22 years old, his versatility as a songwriter and artist means that his future might be even brighter than his past. In this episode of Noisey Raps, we join Post in Los Angeles to talk about his sudden rise to stardom, his love for music, and his attempts to out-cool his own father. With all the fame and fortune, he tells us, there's always someone waiting to tear him down. He doesn't care.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Noisey
    We join Post in LA to talk about his rapid rise to stardom, his love for music, and his attempts to out-cool his own father. WATCH MORE NOISEY RAPS: Fetty Wap, Vince Stapes, Mayhem Lauren, and more - bit.ly/2fesgNt
  • @cvddl3s
    "How am I gonna get money for cigarettes... or beer or something? You know, shit that's important" Gold.
  • @WolfpackWHTEBOY
    "kids used to make fun of me, but its all cool. Cuz now I'm in GQ n shit" New favorite Post Quote
  • @Hawaiiweekend
    You Can’t dislike a guy when he opens up with Megadeth and follows it up with the Talking Heads.
  • @Meepmeep888
    “I was secretly failing. So I was just like FOCK” relatable
  • @janessa7581
    “How am I gonna get money for cigarettes or beer. Shit that’s important”. I love him
  • @henryfinman6176
    "I was broke, had no money, living in closets. But after guitar hero I figured I would try guitar." Proceeds to show him playing a$2,000 guitar.
  • @JayFAE12
    I like how post isnt solely into rap or pop or hip hop. His tastes are all over the place and he's a genius musically
  • @hobojungle1
    Hard to dislike this guy. He’s just a dude being a dude.
  • @jenmarie2030
    Dang, Posty had nice '90s grunge hair going on. He seems like a sweet soul. I hope he does a blues album someday.
  • Dude’s talent pours through his veins. Love to see the bts and love to see how in a way, everytime he performs a song or someone else’s song, he’s setting himself up for these big concerts he’s doing 6 years later, filling out arenas for years.
  • @vediwop
    He’s such a likable guy, like even though he’s famous and rich he’d still be ur best friend
  • Post is such a cool dude, he doesnt feel like he's a celebrity just like a normal guy
  • @sTaRkZ091
    "What am I gonna lose?". Famous last words can go one of two ways, worked out pretty well for Austin.
  • @edwingooden5151
    I'm so proud of Post Malone.. He's living proof that you can do anything if you try
  • @mattlawson8002
    "How am I gonna get money for cigarettes? Or beer? You know, shit that's important." 😂😂
  • @madkvideo
    How the fuck can you hate on this dude. He's awesome.
  • @balazs7235
    Posty is just getting bigger and bigger. Huge respect to Austin, he’s come a long way and it’s admirable!