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Release Date Friday 21st August 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
With Foreverglades, Miami’s independent rap cornerstone Pouya delivers a cohesive, highly anticipated body of work
that serves as a gritty love letter to the Sunshine State. Moving away from the claustrophobic trap beats that defined the
early SoundCloud era, Pouya steps fully into his veteran status by embracing a distinctly rich and organic Southern sonic
palette. The album's title plays heavily on the Florida Everglades, signaling a destination that is both a permanent state
of mind and a humid, unforgiving landscape where only the strongest survive. Over the course of 12 tracks, the project
balances hazy nostalgia with modern underground rap execution, highlighting Pouya's sharp technical growth and deep
roots in his hometown culture.
The production on Foreverglades is remarkably cohesive, leaning into thick basslines, melting instrumentation, and
classic Southern rap influences that give the tracks a heavy, atmospheric depth. Behind the boards, the album leans on
a talented collective of underground producers—including Alexis Martin, Boohmii, Esthetic Gloom, and Oleg—who
construct a soundscape that is both menacingly smooth and psychedelic. Rather than relying on the frantic tempos of his
early catalog, the backdrops here allow Pouya to showcase his immense vocal versatility. He flows effortlessly,
seamlessly shifting from his signature rapid-fire, triplet-flow delivery to a more grounded, melodic cadence that mirrors
the thick humidity of the Florida landscape.
Lyrically, Foreverglades is a self-reflective journey that finds Pouya confronting the psychological realities of a decade-
long independent career. While his trademark dark humor and raw bravado remain intact, they are balanced by a
vulnerable perspective on success, mortal anxieties, and the paranoia that comes with staying independent in a shifting
industry. The tracklist is meticulously curated, anchored by atmospheric standouts like "Found You," "Florida Baby," "In
My City," and the Rocci-assisted "Burnt Down." By anchoring the project with raw storytelling and a distinct sonic identity,
Foreverglades stands as a defining moment in Pouya's discography—a project best experienced with the bass turned all
the way up and the windows rolled down.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Six (feat. Dead Hippie)
A2/2. Baby Bone
A3/3. In My City
A4/4. Florida Baby
A5/5. Bloodshot
A6/6. Rolling Stone
B1/7. Found You
B2/8. Teeth
B3/9. Burnt Down (feat. Rocci)
B4/10. Players Only (feat. Chris Travis)
B5/11. Kysostfu
B6/12. Vain
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