Pop Smoke’s Mom and Brother Discuss Posthumous ‘Faith’ Album

Audrey and Obasi Jackson, the mother and brother or the late Pop Smoke, sat down with Angie Martinez for an interview in the wake of Pop’s recent posthumous release, ‘Faith.’ If you listened to the project, you’ll instantly recognize Mrs. Jackson’s voice as she provides the intro to the album.

Given that Angie Martinez had a special interview with Pop shortly before his passing, she’s the perfect host to interview the pair. Their chemistry over the table brings out some great love and stories about Pop from his family. One of the most interesting feelings revealed is that his mother admits she hasn’t listened to ‘Shoot For the Stars, Aim For the Moon,’ his first posthumous album, due to how close to his passing it was.

With that, Mrs. Jackson says she feels comfortable listening to ‘Faith.’ In many senses, she says its “easier” to hear her son on this project. To her, its less intertwined with his passing while also just sounding more like the voice of her son that she recognizes. It feels more celebratory than grieving, a sentiment that she pr