Today, fast-rising rapper Superstar Pride shares the music video for his viral score, “Painting Pictures.” The track follows Pride’s first-ever Billboard Hot 100 entry, amounting to a moment that’s setting the stage for a record-breaking year in 2023.
“Painting Pictures” takes a deep dive into Pride’s intrusive thoughts as his inner monologue contemplates survival. Throughout, the Mississippi newcomer’s lyrics carry a true-to-life feel, leaning into a state of self-reflection that feels relatable. Additionally, “Painting Pictures” was produced by stunnamade (Hunxho) & GlobalKnockz (IceJJFish), and the latter directed the music video as well.
On the new track, Pride explains:
“I used to be too vulnerable with my music and I was shy, but then I started going through so much s**t in life to the point where I can’t hide it. It’s like everybody know my business, so I might as well put this s**t into the world.”
“Painting Pictures” builds on the momentum of Pride’s October-released EP, 5lbs of Pressure, delivered via UnitedMasters. Not only did his emphatically forthright single chart on Billboard, it peaked in the top 20’s in less than a month. Plus, Pride’s breakout hit launched to the top of Spotify’s Global and US Viral 50 charts while simultaneously amassing millions of views for a live performance clip that went viral on TikTok.
In little to no time, Pride has reached superstar status in route to becoming an internet sensation. He has been championed by the likes of Billboard, XXL Magazine, and HITS Daily Double to name a few, solidifying his place as a prolific artist in the burgeoning rap scene.
About Superstar Pride:
Cadarrius Pride, affectionately known as Superstar Pride, is an artist on the rise whose name is synonymous with the level of success he envisions for himself. He comes from a small town, moving from home to home, city to city at every opportunity for a better quality of life. Though it was hard to come by, Pride longed for stability. For as long as he can remember, he’s always been in survival mode: never truly coming to terms with the idea of being comfortable. For the most part, life has been one uphill battle for Pride, fighting his way through adversity as a rite of passage towards becoming a man. And in that, he’s not alone. But more importantly, he’s deliberately vulnerable about his growth, evidenced by the emphatic lyrics that complement his Southern drawl. Tracks like the October-released “Painting Pictures” further exploit this concept of self-reflection, amounting to a record that put Pride’s prowess as an emcee into perspective. The viral success of his new single resulted in Pride’s first-ever Billboard Hot 100 entry, debuting at No. 99 and peaking in the top 20 in less than a month.