Fresh off releasing the Deluxe edition of his album UNDRGRND To The Mainstream, Pofsky talks everything from his journey as an artist to the business moves that changed his life.
From the jump, Pofsky reminds us that he’s always been an artist first — starting on guitar at eight years old before finding his voice as a rapper and eventually leaning into the melodic R&B lane he’s become known for. Over the years, that artistic evolution collided with entrepreneurship when he and his business partner Andrew Mason helped build UNDRGRND Magazine into one of L.A.’s most respected indie platforms. What started as a feature turned into ownership, and eventually the expansion into a creative compound, editorial content, live events, and a place where culture gets documented in real time.
Inside the interview, Pofsky breaks down how networking, showing up, and adding value opened doors that talent alone couldn’t. Whether it was pulling up to events solo, following up with intention, or creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, he mapped out how relationships with artists like Zaytoven, Steven G, and ultimately Eric Bellinger began. That persistence led to Pofsky signing with Bellinger’s All Wins Entertainment — a manifestation he speaks about openly, crediting consistency, faith, and preparation as the keys that aligned the moment.
And then there’s the Deluxe. Pofsky walks us through the sonic and emotional arc of the project — from the melodic records that shaped his sound to the rap-leaning additions featuring Casey Veggies, Spank Nitti, Beaux, and Big Eph. He breaks down the process of recording with live instrumentation, building out a full creative team, and continuing to sharpen his pen as he steps into a new season as both artist and executive. Songs like “One Time,” “Sexpectations,” and the storytelling he delivers on the outro represent where he’s at today: confident, intentional, and rooted in purpose.
What makes Pofsky’s story resonate most is how full-circle everything feels. From selling out the Peppermint Club with a live band, to expanding UNDRGRND Studios, to getting his name rightfully spoken by J. Cole (yes, that happened), to balancing love, life, and legacy — he’s stepping into the mainstream without ever abandoning the foundation that built him. This Deluxe is more than bonus tracks; it’s a milestone in the journey he’s been grinding toward for nearly a decade.
With plans to headline iconic venues like The Roxy next, grow the UNDRGRND ecosystem, and drop even more music this year — including the long-awaited Trapofsky 2 — Pofsky made one thing clear:
He’s not done evolving. Not even close.