Perhaps “Something Special” would be more-accurately named ‘someone special’, as whom Pop Smoke is applying the titular attribute to is actually an individual. And said person is a romantic interest. More to the point, she is someone whom the rapper deems to be superior to the other women he has dealt with in that regard. 

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So accordingly, the lyrics of the song focus on various ways in which he admires her, i.e. serving as a reflection of his deep feelings for her

This track interpolates a 2003 song entitled “Into You (Remix)” which is by Fabolous featuring Tamia. As such both of those artists are credited as co-writers of “Something Special”. Moreover three of the track’s other writers – Lionel Richie, Time Kelly and Ronald LaPread – are also acknowledged. And said song’s producers, DJ Clue and Ken “Duro” Ifill also receive songwriting credits. 

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Duro Ifill also produced “Something Special”. And finally, Pop Smoke is the last credited co-writer of this song.

“Something Special” was released on 3 July 2020 via Victor Victor and Republic Records.  It is part of Pop Smoke’s first studio album, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon”.