This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

The early sounds of Chicago drill felt like a bit of controlled chaos, at least compared to what was to come. L’A Capone and RondoNumbaNine’s “Play for Keeps” marked a trend of young rappers bringing ...

He’s only been making music for seven months, but SK-47 is on the cusp of something big. The masked musician keeps his identity anonymous, like many artists in the U.K. drill world, to protect his ...

#Giggs breaks down the history of two of the #UK's biggest genres in this clip from his interview. He explains how #ChicagoDrill inspired the UK scene, which then influenced New York Drill. He also ...

We’ve been touting the potential that West London’s Central Cee has in making UK drill rap a fixture across Stateside for a minute. The dude is pure flow and attacks the mic like his life depends on ...

As UK drill and Afrobeats stake their place in the mainstream, London’s Moves Recordings takes stock of a half-decade of innovations in Black British music. Save this story Save this story Four years ...

The rapper and producer’s lusty rhymes and unorthodox samples have made hits for hip-hop’s most lascivious luminaries. With a new album, he aims to join them. The rapper and producer’s lusty rhymes ...

This episode explores how drill music has inspired and shaped the global rap scene. Drill music started in Chicago over a decade ago and has since spread to cities across the world. In this video, ...