Drill Rap
Drill rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Chicago in the early 2010s. It is characterized by its gritty, violent, and realistic lyrics that often reflect life on the streets. The music tends to be nihilistic, and drill rappers use a deadpan delivery, often filtered through Auto-Tune. The genre is sonically similar to trap music and has been influenced by artists such as Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Soulja Boy, and Lil Wayne. UK drill is a subgenre of drill music that originated in South London and exhibits similar characteristics to its Chicago counterpart, often rapping about violent and hedonistic criminal lifestyles. The music is closely related to road rap, a British style of gangsta rap that became popular in the years prior to the existence of drill. Drill rap has been associated with a spike in violence, and there have been efforts to curb the violence associated with the genre.
In summary, drill rap is a subgenre of hip hop music known for its gritty, violent, and nihilistic lyrics that reflect life on the streets, and it has origins in both Chicago and the UK.
