Genre of hip hop music
Drill is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Chicago in the early 2010s. It is sonically similar to the trap music subgenre and lyrically similar to the gangsta rap subgenre.[ 2] Early drill artists are noted for their explicit , confrontational style of lyricism and association with crime in Chicago , especially the Black Disciples and Gangster Disciples .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] The genre progressed into the American mainstream in 2012 following the success of pioneering rappers like Chief Keef , Lil Reese , Lil Durk , Fredo Santana , G Herbo , Lil Bibby [ 6] [ 7] and King Louie , who had many local fans and a significant internet presence alongside producer Young Chop . Other rappers, such as Edai, L'A Capone, RondoNumbaNine , SD, FBG Duck, Lil JoJo and producer Leek-E-Leek also contributed to the early drill scene.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] The growing fanbase sparked major label interest, leading to deal negotiations and signings.
After the initial momentum of the subgenre subsided, Chicago drill saw a resurgence in the mainstream during the late 2010s and early 2020s with trailblazing artists such as King Von , Polo G , Calboy and a renewed Lil Durk .[ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19] Elsewhere, regional subgenres of drill music have gained mainstream popularity. The subgenre of UK drill has influenced regional scenes around the world, including Brooklyn drill , which also gained mainstream popularity in the late 2010s and early 2020s with artists like Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign .[ 20] [ 21] [ 22]
Chief Keef, in particular, is considered the primary progenitor and popularizer of drill music, responsible for bringing it to the mainstream.[ 23] [ 24] [ 25] [ 26] [ 27]
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