Open Space: Pouya | Mass Appeal

"Yeah, I'm a SoundCloud rapper!" said Pouya during a recent visit to MASS APPEAL HQ. "Look at my watch! SoundCloud got me this watch… I got this from SoundCloud money. And why not? SoundCloud rappers are better than mainstream rappers anyway. I'd rather listen to SoundCloud rappers all day. Me, Suicide Boys, Lil Xan-all the top rappers are SoundCloud rappers." In the latest episode of Open Space, the pioneering Florida rapper born Kevin Pouya-who recently released the album 'Five Five,' named after his height-breaks down his come-up from skating to hosting an internet show with his homie Fat Nick to shooting rap videos for the Denzel Curry to dropping out of school and spitting bars inspired by Bone Thugs and SpaceghostPurpp. Pouya also speaks on why he turned down a major deal, why he never records in professional studios, and how music has helped him handle his lifelong battle with anxiety in the new edition of Open Space.
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[@prod.ghxstghxst]

pouya just genuinely has a pleasant speaking voice man ~

[@aviemoreno9721]

ghxst love your beats

[@prod.ghxstghxst]

thank you! :)

[@ryandavis568]

" put the xanny in the beverage , now i got some leverage she look me in they eyes she told me baby you the bestest " yeah its jist so pleasant how he talks about raping someone in his music right ?

[@ryandavis568]

Avie Moreno ' bro chill out " lmao im chill though ? Im just sayng pouya is a rapist. Sorry if me callig it out offends you lol

[@ryandavis568]

Avie Moreno " ike he is actually finna rape someone or something " numerous people have already accused him and fat nick of it. You can chose not to beliebe it if you want but that is really fucking stulid after hearing him promote rape in music

[@stevenramirez4792]

“SoundCloud rappers are better than main stream rappers” that’s facts 💯

[@deliverus6856]

It came from the mouth of SoundCloud Jesus so it’s fact. For it is written

[@jessev4303]

😂😂😂 🤦‍♂️

[@juanaso]

it depends

[@juliannooo-strangely.distant]

Spongebob = most influential philosopher of our generation

[@randomdude6234]

Julian Martinez 💀💀💀

[@ShivaRainchild]

"And I still dont wanna sign to this day to anybody, cause being independent is just better." smart dude

[@project1053]

Shiva Rainchild lots more $$$ if ya are.

[@WhenAllMenDoubtYou]

Marshall Antonio but you also lose respect and there is less freedom and an artist, but if that is worth it whatever.

[@jordanreid4512]

Anal Herpes lose respect for signing with a label? You don’t know shit kid

[@WhenAllMenDoubtYou]

Jordan Reid how so? I lose respect, and so do fans. its a desperate move (in the eyes of hip-hop fans, and atleast underground fans of people like pouya, suicideboys, etc.) You lose the appearance of authenticity because you are no longer an entrepreneur, you are an employee.

[@tacoma81]

Its because being independent allows you to have full control over your music and when you sign to a label you lose all aspect of that because labels want you to be appealing in a way that'll generate money for them. I don't blame him at all lol at all these sellouts that sign and how their music ends up destroyed.

[@valentinbarragan7771]

Pouya over here lookin like the SoundCloud Jesus Christ/SoundCloud Marco Antonio Solis lmaoooo

[@notaacreativehandle]

Valentin Barragan dead asf LMAO

[@Plsgetajob]

LMFAOOOOO

[@dandan____]

💀💀💀💀

[@valentinbarragan7771]

Nah you're trippin he doesn't do any drugs. Listen to Torch, many verses on his new album imply him telling the kids to get off drugs, on his No Jumper interview he also talks about not doing drugs and not even talking prescriptions doctors would give him for anxiety. Hes just skinny he always has been. You should watch both of his No Jumper interviews he talks about suing vice for defamation of character and how they staged the whole thing.

[@TBGmario]

Mellissa Cross tf

[@massappeal]

Shout out to Pouya for stopping by the office. Favorite track off “Five Five?”

[@noexrios]

One Time

[@thedisciple6667]

Aftershock

[@jessicamarie5983]

Aftershock

[@penneuros1601]

void

[@blakearmstrong5535]

Five five

[@keemrichhh4513]

Half Iranian & Cuban I though this dude was from the backwoods😭

[@seanld444]

Same 😂

[@bigtripp304]

BIg same

[@Brandino807]

Well then

[@linziRyan1965]

He is! His Floridian which is Southern

[@wyattlisack4832]

why was this the best pouya interview ever

[@prodzimmixedit7727]

Wyatt Lisack AFTER THE NO JUMPER ONE

[@Patri_Fides]

This dude is cool, I like the work he's done with $uicide Boy$. Laughed my ass off when he called Lil Xan dope tho.

[@sad_is_fiction]

Jack St john check NAM3LESS on soundcloud

[@noahhart1068]

he aint say he was dope he just said he got his start off soundcloud

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

pouya is such an inspirational dude, love his vibes

[@judgementaldragon]

Yea pretty convinced the rap game does not deserve pouya. Too dope of a human🔥

[@kwamecarter7806]

I love that Pouya doesn’t realize how strong of a following he has. And in that I mean he’s so humble he doesn’t realize how hard he’s killing so much of this mainstream shit while still being like mainstream in the underground world you know? So much respect for you Pouya. You stop making music and I’m making a army and we coming to your house and throwing you in a small studio. You inspire all your fans to give less fucks and do what they feel. That’s more than teachers are doing these days. Thank you.

[@tylermitchell.420]

Exactly! That last part of what you said is so goddamn accurate!! If you really think about it, the only thing that teachers are teaching us is how to remember things! Lol but Pouya (and other underground rappers) on the other hand are talking about the real shit in life!

[@cruzpineda8224]

My dude said SpongeBob SquarePants taught him how to laugh at himself. Pouya you wildin!

[@riches_t4203]

Hm ?

[@kiteme1141]

pouya is definitely a pioneer of the underground alongside shwb

[@djkurse9209]

kiteme Spaceghostpurrp is the pioneer. Lil B and Uglymane to a lesser extent

[@Lando-rz6gt]

BONES is THE pioneer

[@lilconcon7431]

kiteme fuck everyone in shwb except bones

[@zach7322]

kiteme $UICIDEBOY$ are the pioneers of underground rap

[@brendzz3832]

sytexz lol no

[@oed706]

"I don't wear this to say fuck you" he says wearing a gold encrusted hand giving the middle finger lmao

[@kevog1745]

The Ghost Of Danny Brown solid W for you sir haha

[@yaboyosama6639]

Cool Ranch Doritos

[@randomdude6234]

The Ghost Of Danny Brown 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@jakeaguilargt]

Pouya a mysterious guy, but at the same time he's cool asf

[@fredo562]

“he died of aids yea that sucks”💀💀💀💀😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@xcamleex5955]

OnThatPowder 5:48 no, eazy-e

[@shelby1115]

when he said his fans are loyal...I felt that

[@YungJackTorrance6]

Pouya $uicideboys and lil peep 😈

[@robertmcnamara7824]

What about bones smh

[@dillon5383]

Brooooo, this man started my underground hip hop journey back in late 2013. Stunna changed the game for me. And this mans basically put on suicide boys with one of the illest collabs of the decade with south side suicide shortly after. Your the shit, you’re a legend, much love.

[@alexandermartinez732]

I came for the music. I stayed for the mindset. Love u bro keep doing what u love and the hill only up!

[@HIGHTS]

finally. super chill, smart dude

[@nickotheindigo87]

YUH.

[@radekradek9090]

he has beautiful eyes

[@johndorian8256]

Gay

[@radekradek9090]

? xDD

[@shaquillerobinson8922]

radek radek jit you gay

[@quietdoesmusic4029]

it's probably a girl saying that lol

[@BeatDownLex]

I can really relate to pouya on a personal level , pouya is one of my biggest inspirations in life

[@giovonniehernandez9555]

Y’all need a Spaceghostpurrp interview! Then my life will be complete.

[@misterbaker477]

Man this dude needs to be put on already. Dudes dope asf, respect.

[@914Torres]

my mans just seems like a genuine transparent dude and he will rap circles around these rap niggas point blank

[@Skatern8987]

Pouya is so humble and let’s his passion and problems out in his music. Cheers homie.

[@melvinpunx]

Pouya is so humble and chill

[@notuhlici]

been down since 11/12. love you, Pou. baby bone pouya!!

[@anthonyafshar9801]

Ayy Pouya is the man! Going over seas on a plane when u got mad anxiety good for u bbone. Hyped to see him at the Observatory net month.

[@wasabiog4902]

most humble rapper ive ever seen . young messi in the making

[@dyanahirmiz4852]

Pouya WE Love you!!! All your fans love you!! You need to come to Orlando. We need to have you to perform. I'm 5'5".

[@letterzx]

"My girl got me this shirt"..."and then I bought this shirt"

[@luelahe]

Lol i noticed that too

[@PoisonPesoGretzsky]

Pouya don't like flying we need to bring back the underground railroad lololol 🗿

[@jamieian]

Dende Sol47 choo-choo 🚂

[@kevinwrx]

The goat 🐐

[@arnoldsylliboy9663]

lmao literally

[@mariobarrera420]

Mistaken for Satan the 🐐

[@tylermitchell.420]

Coincidentally he said goat when he low key kinda look like one lmao

[@mastershadowreaper]

Bruh your new album is all I listen too. Its fucking fire man, thank you 🙏💕

[@JezzaGee]

SoundCloud rappers are better than mainstream rappers..... REAL TALK

[@mr808kingz]

6:23 Well said from Pouya, I'm so glad I keep that in my head till this day.

[@nynetailss]

I always come back to this when I’m doing school work at night, hella motivational 🔥🔥🔥

[@ohseckoh]

He’s so chill, he’s the type I can be around for hours. Plus the album with fucking fire

[@marshaabrady5191]

Been listening to Pouya since he was making songs with Nell, glad to see you come up my man! Kudos bruh 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@oddynuff2457]

Man, I just love pouya so much!

[@BigShaneGillis]

King Pouya🤴🏻 he’s been running the game for quite some time now

[@toribot1768]

pouya and every rapper coming up is doing good for the mental state.

[@matthausgonzales4028]

Pouya definitely one of the many founding fathers of the current rap generation

[@stackierobinson5408]

He mentioned "dope" soundcloud artists and then said "Lil Xan". 🤣🤣.

[@grooviestneedle]

lil tran

[@ishibusah5210]

Killy is terrible

[@ryandavis568]

Yeah i cringed so hard at that

[@hiddenleavess]

iShibusa h nigga you stupid

[@bojo6687]

Hidden Leaves fr

[@princess7539]

Liked before I even watched!! Love pouya

[@joecuellar3106]

I fuckin love this dude since he released underground underdog. He inspires me to start rapping but at the same time I have anxiety and a lot going on rn

[@graydenhudson]

His Tour was amazing, NC stop was lit,,after watching this I've gained so much more respect also.

[@stevonub]

one of the new rappers that I can respect and I fucks with.

[@Baz1122]

Been bumping pouya since 2012

[@yougotit9693]

you are forsure are an underground pioneer, more than the bois you mentioned my dood.

[@pablodelpatron]

i love this guy too much.

[@detailsmove]

Great interview. Love seeing his come up

[@moto45]

It’s dope he finally starting to flex with his money

[@zulu1316]

Yo i feel it on the anxiety. I cant even walk in to class now. I just sit in my room making beats

[@vulturebrain5123]

I met Kevin and he was cool AF super down to earth and just a good dude!

[@brah04X]

Pouya is great, Europe is ready for you!

[@slump1313]

Pouya in this interview gives my life hope

[@extremeseanx]

I have always loved pouya omg

[@nicolas0099]

*pouya is a legend 💕🌹🙏*

[@yehor_ivanov]

poya is just cool

[@kuba199850]

POUYA IN EUROPE FINALLYYYY

[@canttrustasoul.]

*legend*

[@Ty-Mirrors]

Pouya was fire back in 2015

[@happyrobot6396]

still fire

[@raiemon1622]

Always fire

[@nicolas0099]

*all he said is FACTS 🔥*

[@40ozshawdy24]

PROUD OF U FOR DOIN THIS U DID GOOD

[@Shahmane666]

Pouya is definitely one of the underground ogs🔥

[@simonh9987]

long time coming

[@free2radke777]

Why do I love this guy?

[@zolototriraza]

this is so dope man. love pouya

[@GamingProductionz12]

Pouya speaking about his anxiety is amazing.

[@DesireeEvans15]

Pouya is so fucking real I love him

[@loumckay5509]

Please come on tour to NZ!! 😍😍

[@kym5611]

I fuckin love pouya, he's got a great personality

[@isaiahtellez9640]

Very talented person

[@traeroner1523]

Pouya deserves so shine.

[@hyenaman007]

YUH! I started f*cking with his music exactly in 2k13

[@dawudyelton1392]

now that's a mix, iranian-cuban...i like that; all for one

[@getmycardgee5132]

The man for giving props to bone thugs✊✊

[@lopan776]

Love this guy's personality

[@Mrgelato8]

Young GOAT. The best spitter out now idgaf

[@placidbeats1606]

Pouya... You're a Legend!

[@lukemessinger1925]

mass appeal staying woke with artists that don’t get enough coverage in general y’all are dope

[@marvic7347]

So smart!! Underground underdog is on 🔥🔥

[@nicolas0099]

*pouya is such a good person 💕🌹*

[@kekelovesskonkas]

You are a pioneer in my eyes

[@Bigshoots86]

He looks like the guy from your hometown that sells the best hydro weed

[@cybahoe]

pouya the most down to earth dude

[@ivann7214]

I love pouya cuz I can relate I had this unexplainable depression and anxiety like I was freaked out about something but it was nothing had a lump in my throat all day everyday then I started taking lexapro and shit works but it really depends on who you are love it or hate it. I love pouya his flows are 100

[@billyblah8507]

"Swear to god. I learned that from spongebob fucking squarepants" lmao real as fuck

[@tou-send4349]

He is right, he really is a pioneer

[@tweakingandgeekinoff5044]

Here before 100 - MATT OX

[@mattiescorsese8021]

tweakingandgeekinoff ? This ain't matt ox

[@darrel4210]

Matt Scorsese i think he means a matt ox interview idk lol

[@isaiahtellez9640]

Very underrated.

[@clairejohnson9403]

Pouya is simply amazing !

[@amandad6104]

Loved this

[@Kloosarits]

he is such a funny genuine guy . what the hell

[@Scarcecement]

Pouya the G.O.A.T🐐🐐🐐