UK drill - Wikipedia
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.
LD (rapper) - Wikipedia
Cassiel Nii Akwei Wuta-Ofei (born 9 April 1992), known professionally as LD or Scribz, is a British rapper. Named as the "godfather of UK drill " and as a founding member of the UK drill scene, [5][7] LD rose to fame in 2014 with the release of his debut single "Live Corn" and the release of "Let's Lurk" alongside 67 in 2016, featuring Giggs.
Dispelling the Rumors: Pete & Bas the 70+ Grandfathers of UK Drill
Jan 11, 2024 · Who would have thought that these cockney men in their 70’s would be taking the UK’s drill and grime scene by storm? Pete & Bas are awash with rumors and controversy. In this article we aim to address some of them and shed light on their rise to the top.
The Rise Of UK Drill — Google Arts & Culture
UK drill rose up from the dark depths of Brixton, South London, in the mid-2010s, via crews like 67 and 150 who were heavily inspired by the Chicago drill movement.
Inside UK drill, London’s hyper-local DIY sound - Dazed
Apr 25, 2017 · But despite media indifference, a lingering indebtedness to American culture, and a culture of tit-for-tat violence which has left scores of youths stabbed and several dead, UK drill is at the brink of the mainstream.
UK Drill Is An International Sensation. Will It Be Censored To Death?
Feb 29, 2024 · UK drill faces a battle as it’s being censored by the UK authorities. High-profile politicians such as former Home Secretary Amber Rudd and journalists including Ben Ellery have linked drill to criminal behavior.
UK drill: 8 artists you need to know right now - Red Bull
Jan 22, 2020 · Here are eight MCs and producers - a mix of up-and-coming artists and more seasoned stalwarts - who are currently navigating UK drill into its exciting future. What is UK drill? A primer on...
UK drill FAQ: History, facts & future of the rap genre - Red Bull
Mar 14, 2019 · Early tracks which could be considered UK drill include 2013’s Man Down by Scribz, Dimzy and Stack, and It’s Cracking by Stickz and MDargg. In 2014, Scribz re-emerged as the masked rapper...
‘Man Has Made History’ – How Unknown T Changed the Landscape of UK Drill
Jul 27, 2020 · When Unknown T dropped his seminal track “Homerton B” in the summer of 2018, he didn’t know the release would guide UK drill in a new direction. The song was T’s debut single, but it quickly hit...
GRM Exclusive: LD talks state of UK Drill, 67 comeback ... - GRM Daily
Mar 4, 2021 · Armed with perhaps the most distinctively recognisable voice in UK rap, LD is a towering presence in UK drill, and a true exemplar of what it should sound and feel like. The opening sentence of his press release reads: “I need everyone to …
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