Halfway through his Aug. 4 set at Fubar, a voice rang out from the back of the crowded room: “All hail Patrick Stump!”

Stump reacted with a nervously bashful smile and continued his journey to the keyboard across the stage. A teen boy in the front row reached out his hand to proclaim Stump has been his idol since he was 8 years old.

“Wow, that makes me feel old,” Stump said into the microphone.

His humble nature may not be what one would expect from the former front man of Fall Out Boy, a band that has topped the international charts and played sold out shows on almost every continent (poor weather kept an attempted concert in Antarctica at bay).

Somehow Stump has managed to keep the fame from going to his head.

“I honestly give a lot of credit to my dad,” Stump said, chuckling. “He’s just the most grounded dude I’ve ever met, and I’m constantly watching him for cues.”

Stump’s homeboy mentality is ultimately what led to the final version of his first full length solo album, “Soul Punk.”

“I recorded a version of ‘Soul Punk’ and had pretty much completed it. And then last minute, 11th hour, I recorded ‘This City,’” Stump said.

The song is inspired by his undying love for his hometown of Chicago, as well as the immense loyalty shown by citizens of cities undergoing traumatic times, such as Detroit and New Orleans. Stump said he liked the song so much that he decided to rewrite the album and conceptualize it around that track. Later, fellow Chicagoan Lupe Fiasco added vocals, and the first single on “Soul Punk” was born.

The wide instrumentation heard in “This City” is a trademark of Stump’s composing, and is present throughout “Soul Punk.” He recorded everything himself (often on his laptop), which forced him to learn new instruments, such as the saxophone. As a result, Stump said he feels that he has created a true solo album.

Backed by a full band for his live show, he still manages to play the guitar, trumpet, drums and keyboard. While the switching of instruments shows his true musicianship, his high energy, cant-be-contained dancing and explosive vocals that rival the growls of Michael Jackson and low coos of Ne-Yo showcase Stump’s natural ability and newly found comfort as a solo performer.

Stump reflected on his transition from Fall Out Boy member to solo artist.

“I was really just scared of [fame]. I was really uncomfortable,” Stump said. “I wasn’t very confident. I was just a musician. I didn’t really plan on being anyone’s hero or idol.”

Ditching the hoodies, jeans and hats that adorned him as Fall Out Boy’s insecure front man, the now dapper Stump took the stage at Fubar dressed in a vest, tie, freshly pressed pants and penny loafers. Two days later at Lollapalooza, he could be seen wearing a similar outfit playing for thousands of screaming fans.

For Stump, any show, no matter the size, is a haven.

“I’m more comfortable as a musician than I am anything else. I’m more comfortable on the stage than I am anywhere,” Stump said.

After his set at Fubar, he could be found outside on the sidewalk surrounded by his fans. Even with family and friends waiting on his tour bus, he spent more than an hour individually thanking each person for their support, posing for pictures, signing posters and making jokes until the line was gone. However, for each “thank you” he gives, many are received.

From the teens who credit him for their original interest in music, to the parents who show him gratitude for providing their children a role model, and every attendee leaving the venue with a big smile on their face, it is evident that Stump has touched the lives of many, just by being himself.

His 6-track EP, “Truant Wave,” is currently available, and “Soul Punk” will drop Oct. 18.

Stump will be playing in St. Louis at Pop’s on Nov. 10 with Foxy Shazam in support of Panic! At The Disco.