He often collaborated with UK drill artists and producers, who employed more minimal and aggressive instrumentation than drill artists from Chicago. Pop Smoke rose to fame with the release of his breakout single "Welcome to the Party" in April 2019. Also ranks #1 on The 15 Best Rappers with ...
He often collaborated with UK drill artists and producers, who employed more minimal and aggressive instrumentation than drill artists from Chicago. Pop Smoke rose to fame with the release of his breakout single "Welcome to the Party" in April 2019. Also ranks #1 on The 15 Best Rappers with ...
Over the years, fans have watchedLil Durkrise from the Chicago drill scene to mainstream hip hop. Eight albums later, Durk effortlessly balances being the Voice of the Streets and a commercially successful rapper. His latest LP,Almost Healed, is arguably lengthy by today's standards with 21 so...
I’ve got a drill tune with Kenny Allstar coming out; it might even be out by the time this interview drops. It’s going to be such a surprise for them. At the end of the day, the beat is the beat. I can rap on any beat, whatever it is. Then it’s about the content of t...
“Voice of the Heroes,” the title track from Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s collaborative project shows the themes and styles that unite Atlanta trap and Chicago drill. The title comes from Durk’s childhood nickname of “the Voice” and Baby’s nickname of “the Hero” that Lil Durk had giv...
In 2023, it’s a somewhat-underappreciated track on the Bronx drill up-and-comer’s EP Top 2, Not 2. The key is the soft, flickering bounce of the instrumental, which I’m sure Mac & Cheese-era French Montana (who counts Kenzo as part of his Coke Boys crew) would have bodied. ...
UK grime. Though the song boasts one of the smoothest grooves of the year, the Nigerian government didn’t appreciate being mocked, or how the two rappers were representing the country. A day after “Am I a Yahoo Boy” was released online, both Naira Marley and Zlatan were arrested on ...
Big Rebz’s lyrics range from personal to thought-provoking to braggadocious – and for extra flavor, Rebz is backed up by guests such as American underground greats Reks (on the stand out “Wonder Barz”) and Blaq Poet, as well as by a bunch of indie rappers from the UK such as Mic...
Ice Spiceis currently reigning supreme as New York’s rap princess. Along with her go-to producer RiotUSA, the Bronx native moved from her initial hardened drill roots to a sound that's fit for more pop-friendly fare. She dropped her debut EP,Like..?,in January, long after"Munch (Feel...
The playlist showcases the unique and diverse styles of UK rappers, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the nation. From grime to drill and everything in between, "Rap UK" offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge of British hip-hop. ...