Drop Out of School

Released in early 2017, 'Drop Out of School' stands as a collaborative landmark between Pouya and Fat Nick, though it is often categorized under Pouya's primary discography as a definitive statement of his 'Buffet Boys' era. The album arrived at the height of the SoundCloud rap phenomenon, helping to codify the aesthetic of the South Florida underground: lo-fi production, extreme bass distortion, and a DIY ethos. Sonically, the project is lean and aggressive, clocking in at just under 30 minutes across 10 tracks, ensuring that the high-energy 'chopper' flows never lose their impact. Critically, it was embraced by the underground for its authenticity and technical proficiency, particularly Pouya's ability to maintain complex rhyme schemes at high velocities. It remains a foundational text for the 'cloud rap' and 'emo rap' subgenres, bridging the gap between 90s southern rap influences and the digital-native sounds of the 2010s.