Popek

Popek
Popek
Born
Paweł Ryszard Przystal

(1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 (age 47)
Legnica, Poland
Other namePopek Rak Monster
OccupationsRapper, MMA fighter
ChildrenDaughter
Musical career
GenresGangsta rap, grime, dubstep, trap, hardcore rap
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2001–present
LabelsEntyRecords, Wag Wan Production, Prosto
Formerly ofFirma
Martial arts career
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out of
Warsaw, Poland
TeamTeam Titan
Years active2008-present (MMA)
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
WebsitePopek Monster on Facebook

Paweł Ryszard Mikołajuw ⟨ IPA: /ˈpävɛw ˈrɨʂärt ˌmʲikɔˈwäjuf/⟩ (born 2 December 1978), also known as Popek, Popek Monster and Król Albanii (The King of Albania), is a Polish rapper and professional mixed martial arts fighter. In 2000, together with such rappers as Bosski Roman, Tadek, Pomidor and Kali founded the group Firma. Popek creates music from the border of dubstep, grime and gangsta rap.

Popek left his family home at the age of 14 and therefore never got a proper education. He speaks Polish, English and German, though only fluent in Polish.

Solo activities began in 2007, Popek has since released three albums, including one self-released. The album Monster was certified Gold in Poland and the Czech Republic. Firma has recorded 6 albums, Popek however was not involved in the production of the album NieLegalne Rytmy: Kontynuacja.

He collaborated with such artists as Chronik, Krept and Konan, Big Narstie, JME, Professor Green, Jędker, Sokół, Peja, Virus Syndicate, Tempa T, P Money, Devlin, Wiley, Małolat, The Game, Sean Price, Stitches. and Big H.

Popek became famous for getting his eyeballs tattooed, and for hanging on hooks in the music video for Pain be My Guest.

Discography

With Firma
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
POL
2001 Pierwszy nielegal
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Self-released
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2002 Z dedykacją dla ulicy
  • Released: 8 October 2002
  • Label: Zooteka
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2005 Nielegalne rytmy
  • Released: 2 May 2005
  • Label: Self-released
 –
2008 Przeciwko kurestwu i upadkowi zasad
  • Released: 8 October 2008
  • Label: Rockers Publishing
 –
2011 Nasza broń to nasza pasja
  • Released: 28 March 2011
  • Label: Fonografika
 30
"—" enotes a title that did not chart.
Solo albums
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
POL
2007 Wyjęty spod prawa
  • Released: 27 July 2007
  • Label: Self-released
 —
2008 HeavyWeight
  • Released: 5 June 2008
  • Label: EntyRecords
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2013 Monster
  • Released: 11 January 2013
  • Label: Wag Wan Production
 28
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Monster 2 (2014)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches 3 wins 4 losses
By knockout 2 4
By submission 1 0
By decision 0 0
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3-4 Erko Jun TKO (punches) KSW 45 6 October 2018 2 2:08 London, England
Loss 3-3 Tomasz Oświeciński TKO (punches) KSW 41 23 December 2017 2 2:58 Katowice, Poland
Win 3-2 Robert Burneika Submission (punches) KSW 39 27 May 2017 1 0:45 Warsaw, Poland
Loss 2-2 Mariusz Pudzianowski TKO (punches) KSW 37 3 December 2016 1 1:20 Kraków, Poland
Loss 2-1 Sander Duyvis TKO (punches) FX3: Fight Night 9 13 December 2008 1 4:04 Reading, England
Win 2-0 Kev Sims KO (punches) Cage Rage 26 10 May 2008 1 1:12 Birmingham, England
Win 1-0 Glen Reid TKO (corner stoppage) Cage Rage: Contenders 8 2 February 2008 2 1:56 London, England

References

  1. ↑ Sankowski, Robert (13 April 2005) Kochany i wyszydzany. Jak Popek podbił internet. wyborcza.pl
  2. ↑ "PIERWSZY WYWIAD POPKA PO ARESZTOWANIU: TO JA CHCIAŁEM WALCZYĆ Z PUDZIANEM!" (in Polish). mma.pl. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Firma". hiphopedia.info.
  4. 1 2 "W lustrze widzę Monstera". onet.pl. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Popek Monster feat. Hijack, Porchy, Chronik "Pain Be My Guest" – teledysk". popkiller.pl. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "POPEK MODELEM W KLIPIE MUZYKÓW Z LONDYNU (VIDEO)". glamrap.pl.
  7. ↑ "BIG NARSTIE NA PŁYCIE POPKA (VIDEO)". glamrap.pl.
  8. ↑ "Popek – "Monster 2"". hiphopedia.info.
  9. ↑ "Popek i Professor Green w jednym kawałku?". popkiller.pl.
  10. ↑ "POPEK O JĘDKERZE: "NASZE DROGI SIĘ ROZESZŁY"". glamrap.pl.
  11. ↑ "SOKÓŁ KOLEJNYM GOŚCIEM NA PŁYCIE POPKA "MONSTER"!". glamrap.pl.
  12. ↑ "Mam Wyjebane Remix (ft. Peja, Popek) – Firma". eska.pl.
  13. ↑ "Popek "Monster 2" – Preorder / Tracklista". kupujciepolskirap.pl/. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  14. ↑ "Popek zaprosi wykonawców z całego świata". cgm.pl. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Popek – "We party hard we never rest" ft Wiley (Steel Banglez )". glamrap.pl. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  16. ↑ "Popek "Monster 2" – preorder, tracklista". popkiller.pl. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  17. ↑ "POPEK MONSTER & THE GAME – "CONNECT" – SINGIEL". glamrap.pl.
  18. ↑ Popek Monster x Sean Price x Bonson x TomB x Nizioł x Kieru "Hometown" – nowy numer
  19. ↑ "Popek & Chronik Introduce Miami Rapper Stitches 'Brick in Yo Face'". linkuptv.co.uk. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  20. ↑ "Eye Tattoos Are Real, And So Is Polish Rapper / MMA Fighter Popek (NSFW)". massappeal.com. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  21. ↑ "Polski raper wiesza się za skórę. AŁA!". fakt.pl. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  22. ↑ "OLiS – sprzedaż w okresie 28.03.2011 – 03.04.2011". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  23. 1 2 "ZPAV: złote płyty". www.zpav.pl. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  24. ↑ "Popek – HeavyWeight". hiphopedia.info. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  25. ↑ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". glamrap.pl. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  26. ↑ ANDRZEJ PIASECZNY – TO CO DOBRE. onyx.pl
  27. ↑ "POPEK "MONSTER" – WYSTARTOWAŁ PREORDER!". Retrieved 20 March 2013.

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