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Big Boogie’s journey has never been typical — and that’s exactly why fans connect with him the way they do. Before the music, before the viral moments, and before the turnt anthems that run the clubs, he was a drum major moving with precision, a barber working with steady hands, and a father building a legacy for his daughter. Every version of Boogie — the pain, the joy, the heart, the rage, the wizard, the growth — shows up in “Pain on Paper 4,” his most honest and complete album yet.

During the conversation moderated by Fly Guy DC, Boogie opened up about the depth behind the music. He’s guarded now, shaped by lessons and losses, but one thing hasn’t changed: “If I have to fall out with you, you was never supposed to be there,” he said. Loyalty defines him. His team is his core. And no matter what, he never gives up on the people who stand with him.

That raw foundation makes this fourth installment special. Boogie revealed the four personalities that breathe through his artistry:

John, the one with the big heart who crashes out;

Wizard, the spiritual and God-centered version of himself;

Big Dude, the energy and bravado;

and Big Boogie — the genuine person at the center of everything.

Pain on Paper 4 is the final chapter of a series that mapped out his life in real time. Pain on Paper 1 came from a dark space he was desperate to escape. POP2 showed him getting more comfortable with the studio and stepping into Big Boogie, a name his mother told him he was destined for. POP3 captured the glow-up — the money, the confidence, the band, the image, the man. And now POP4 is for the day-one fans only, the ones who felt every version of his pain and saw the rise coming before the world did.

The intro “9:32 PM in Houston” featuring DJ Drama sets the tone immediately. It’s a different sound for Boogie, more grounded, more reflective, but still heavy. The production hits, the storytelling is sharp, and Drama’s presence adds that classic stakes-raised feel that comes with every iconic DJ Drama project. It feels intentional — like Boogie walking into the album with purpose.

Then he flips the switch with “Pop My Shit,” snapping right back into the lane he dominates: energy, movement, confidence and bounce. Big Boogie doesn’t just make turn-up music — he makes dance records that stick. He knows how to create a moment in a song, and “Pop My Shit” has it all: the bars, the bop, the attitude, the quotables. It’s a reminder that in 2025, he’s still one of the best at blending raw rap with club-ready flavor.

Across the project, he switches through his personalities, mixing vulnerability with grit. “Trap or Die,” another standout, carries that classic DJ Drama feel — the kind of record that always elevates an artist’s catalog. And “Coming Home,” featuring YK Niece and Lil Jon, stands out as the emotional core of the album. It’s honest, reflective, and full of heart. Boogie said it himself: it shows a more vulnerable side, and it feels like a letter, a confession, and a release all at once.

He also opened up about “Mental Healing,” one of the hardest songs he’s ever written. The live performance went viral because people didn’t just hear him — they felt him. That’s the magic of Big Boogie: the pain doesn’t just sit in the lyrics; it jumps out, hits you, and stays with you.

The album cover features people he’s lost along the way, and when he spoke about it during the event, he got emotional. “Pain on Paper 4” feels like therapy, closure, and elevation. He’s beat a lot of odds, and this project carries that proof.

This is the last installment in the Pain on Paper series, but not the end. A deluxe version is on the way, packed with songs he originally wanted to add but saved for a fuller experience. It’s not a goodbye — it’s a graduation.

As a complete body of work, Pain on Paper 4 scores a 9 for sound and a 10 for growth. Boogie has mastered who he is and the space he occupies. He wants Big Boogie to be a legend, and with this album, he’s solidifying the foundation.

For fans, this album is the moment you say: I know exactly why I love him.

And for Big Boogie, it’s the moment he steps into the next chapter — unapologetically, faithfully, and fully aware of his purpose.