The Poet’s Review: “REAL ‘STUPID!’” and the Weight of Saying Something

By Jae Sun — spoken-word artist & columnist

Some songs flex; some songs testify. “REAL ‘STUPID!’” does the latter—naming what we dodge, dragging performative fame into the light. The social posts around the track read like liner notes for real life: violence isn’t content; the cost is human. That’s why the record hangs in the chest after the beat fades. Instagram+1

In the longer arc, you hear how the “Truthologist” ethos grew from early uploads to a 2024 flood. It’s a poet’s progression—less decoration, more precision—with the Midwest as both setting and character. SoundCloudApple Music - Web Player