UK drill is a subgenre of drill music and road rap that originated in the South London district of Brixton from 2012 onwards.[1][2][3] While being sonically distinct from Chicago drill music,[4] it embraces its aesthetic and melds it with road rap, a British style of gangsta rap that became popular in the years prior to the existence of drill.[2][3][5] UK drill lyrical content tends to be truculent, depicting the harsh realism of their lifestyles.[6][1] The explicit lyricism has stimulated discussion about whether the subgenre is a factor in an increase in knife crime in London.[6][7][8] Gang affiliation and socioeconomically-deprived backgrounds are common amongst UK drill artists.[1]
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UKdrill is a subgenre of drill music and road rap that originated in the South London district of Brixton from 2012 onwards. While being sonically distinct...
of drill music have gained mainstream popularity. The subgenre of UKdrill has influenced regional scenes around the world, including Brooklyn drill, which...
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hit". Headie One is a member of the UKdrill group OFB and is considered to be a pioneer innovator of the UKdrill scene. He is best known for his tracks...
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