Killa D Ignites the Club Circuit With High-Octane Anthem “POP It!”

Killa D is not easing into the room. He is kicking the door open. The Houston rapper’s latest single, “POP It!” featuring Louisiana Cash and 9th Ward Judy, is engineered for one purpose: energy. This is bounce-heavy, bass-forward hip-hop designed for packed dance floors, flashing lights, and DJs who know how to flip a crowd into overdrive. From the first drop, the track locks into a club-ready rhythm that feels tailor-made for mash-ups, transitions, and late-night chaos in the best way possible.

“POP It!” thrives in movement. The production leans into Southern bounce influences with aggressive percussion and chant-like hooks that make it impossible to stand still. Louisiana Cash and 9th Ward Judy add to the momentum, giving the record a regional edge that feels authentic rather than manufactured. It is not trying to be introspective. It is not trying to be subtle. It is built to hit. And it is already moving.

The record debuted in New Orleans during Essence Fest in 2025, powered by DJs like Hollygrove, Go DJ Phat, and GoDJ Jweezie. It has since earned spins on Shade 45 with DJ Hollygrove, DJ Tab, and DJ Kelly J, and made its way to Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club. DJ Juvy ran it on 107.5 WCGI, while MediaBase flagged the track gold. In 2026 alone, “POP It!” received co-signs from Cupid and DJ BabyBass, who debuted it at Houston’s DBX Dirty Boxing Champions match. Add in recognition from DJs Nina9, Pharris, Drewski, and Swaggy Sie, plus a repost from TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson, and the momentum speaks for itself.

Killa D has also earned a Webbie co-sign, performed in front of the Denver Dynasty women’s semi-pro basketball team, and secured nominations, including YO ATL RAPS Nominee for the One Mic Award and Best Male Hip Hop at the 2025 North Carolina Music Video Awards. Still, the mission is simple. “I want listeners to primarily use the track to build high-intensity energy in club settings, along with the DJs using it as a mash-up during their sets,” Killa D says.

No deeper metaphor. No overthinking. “POP It!” is built to move bodies. And judging by the reception so far, it is doing exactly that.

“POP It!” is unapologetically club-focused. What was your mindset in the studio when creating something strictly designed to move a crowd?

My mindset was me wanting to come up with an catchy song, around this time (2020-2021: Covid) I moved to Kentucky temporarily due to Houston shutting down, where I continued networking with my good friend/bro (Dj Reezy) who linked me with this engineer named “Justin” who had this huge studio, my first time ever being in one. A lot of people didn’t know, but I had the hook for 10 years (just sitting on it) because I couldn’t find the right tempo beat for it, and that’s where my homie (Juston McDonald) - Trunkkillers sent me a beat pack, and from there, I knew it was going to have the crowds moving.

You’ve received major DJ co-signs and radio spins across the country. How important is DJ support in breaking a high-energy record like this?

As long as I been networking with DJs, Program Directors and Assistant PDs; I’ve always wanted to stand out from other artist and that’s from helping DJs by just posting their event on my social media (just because) attending wherever they are djing and get to know them on a personal level by waiting to network after club hours by introducing myself, after networking, building a relationship with them by just letting things be about life other than music 24/7 (which I am a caring person) as my personality, I never expect anything from a dj except networking and relationships (relationships mean more than money). 

The track debuted during Essence Fest and later at a Dirty Boxing Champions match in Houston. How does performing in high-intensity environments shape the way you approach your music?

My approach with the music is just continuing to be myself, be humble, gain fans, be open, have fun doing what I love doing, and that’s performing, leaving my mark on those who are infatuated with my work. 

With recognition from platforms like Shade 45 and Power 105.1, do you feel pressure to evolve your sound, or are you doubling down on what’s clearly working?

I never felt pressure as far as evolving my sound because I like to stay original, I don’t want to or plan on sounding like anyone else. I just feel like my sound & style is different; everything I’ve been doing lately has worked. If anything changes, delivery would improve each and every time! 

Beyond the party energy, what do you want Killa D’s brand to represent in the long run within hip-hop culture?

A lot of people don’t know that I’m a songwriter (versatile), I write songs about what I’ve been through, or what I've seen someone else go through. I feel like, as a true songwriter, you could create anything that comes to mind, and to me, that’s true talent! A blessing! I just want Killa D to be known for more than just party energy songs; I want him to be known as “The Talented Versatile Writer.”