AFROPUNK
“It’d be reductive to talk about genres when it comes to STL GLD. Their sonic palette is so wide, it’s probably shorter to talk about what they don’t sound like.”
BOSTON GLOBE
“[STL GLD HAS] perfected their formula over the years, and on their fourth LP, “Rock Boyega,”… we hear how much that hard work has paid off.”
BOSTON HERALD
“In the name of art, equality and the next set of national acts out of Boston, we all need to be with STL GLD.”
ABOUT
Formed in 2014 by Moe Pope and producer The Arcitype, STL GLD’s powerful message and exhilarating live show has quickly earned them the reputation as one the most exciting bands to come out of New England.
On the surface, they are a Hip Hop band. However, through their captivating performances, STL GLD (pronounced STILL GOLD) blends elements of Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and Cinematic Orchestra together for an unforgettable experience.
Because of this, STL GLD were crowned winners of “Live Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Boston Music Awards and “Boston's Best Band” by Improper Bostonian in the same year.
Their sophomore album 'Torch Song' (BMAs “Album of the Year” in 2017) paved the way for an exciting year for the band, getting to share the stage with the likes of Eminem, Khalid, and The Roots.
Their third studio album, ‘The New Normal’ continued the band’s evolution, allowing them to set new precedents by building collaborations with the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
When the pandemic struck, the band was knees-deep into creating their fourth studio album. With the inability to share the same space together for some time, and the world changing around them so dramatically, so did their album. Inspired by the fierce and emotional determination exhibited by John Boyega following the murder of George Floyd, Pope found a kindred spirit in the actor, sharing the same anger and frustration with the world’s continual mistreatment of people of color. The toll this takes on his mental health became the centerpiece of this album, and the inspiration from Boyega fueled his will to fight for balance; the title ‘Rock Boyega’ was born.
Notable Accomplishments
Hosted GLD FSTVL, an annual free Hip Hop Festival at Boston’s City Hall with National Headliners, and the Region’s best artists and DJs since 2023.
First Hip Hop Collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra on ‘Us’ Series
2019 “Unveiling” Surprise “The New Normal “ Album Announcement VIP Listening Event at Museum Of Fine Arts
Documentary of 3-Day Song Creation inside of Historic Building at Peabody Essex Museum
2017 Boston Music Awards ‘Album of The Year’ (‘Torch Song’)
2018 Boston Music Awards ‘Live Artist Of The Year’
2019 Boston Music Awards ‘Song Of The Year’ (“The New Normal Pt. I”)
Named “Boston’s Best Band” in 2018 by The Improper Bostonian
‘GLD LPH’ & ‘GLD II SLP’ Cannabis Strains collaboration with Cannalive Genetics
‘GLD BRW’ Beer collaboration with Bent Water Brewing Company
Multiple appearances on Sirius XM
Performance at the Boston Calling Music Festival in 2018 opening for Eminem, Khalid, Tyler The Creator & More
Multiple direct supporting performances for acts such as The Roots, Ja Rule, The LOX, Talib Kweli, Czarface & More
STL GLD & The Boston Symphony Orchestra performing “Resisting”
STL GLD Surprise Album “Unveiling” at Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Documentary of 3 days spent inside Historic Building creating an original song from scratch