Essential drill listening

The albums that define drill.

Our picks for where to start with drill — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The drill essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Her Loss

Drake

Her Loss

A collaborative exploration of braggadocio and vulnerability wrapped in slick production and infectious hooks.

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Bloodas

Lil Durk

Bloodas

Raw and gritty, this album encapsulates the dark undercurrents of street life with fierce authenticity.

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Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon

Pop Smoke

Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon

A visceral blend of Brooklyn drill beats and melodic hooks that encapsulates Pop Smoke's unique sound.

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Welcome to O'Block

King Von

Welcome to O'Block

Raucous and visceral, King Von's debut captures the raw energy of street narratives with haunting beats and gritty storytelling.

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Like..?

Ice Spice

Like..?

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and playful beats that redefine contemporary hip-hop's playful edge.

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What It Means to Be King

King Von

What It Means to Be King

A gritty exploration of street life imbued with raw emotion and storytelling finesse.

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2X

Lil Durk

2X

Lil Durk's raw, introspective narratives intertwine with hard-hitting beats, embodying the gritty essence of Chicago drill.

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Meet the Woo 2

Pop Smoke

Meet the Woo 2

A visceral blend of Brooklyn drill beats and streetwise bravado, pulsating with raw energy and infectious hooks.

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Top Shotta

NLE Choppa

Top Shotta

A vibrant blend of trap beats and aggressive flows, embodying the energy of modern Southern hip-hop.

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Eziokwu

Odumodublvck

Eziokwu

Eziokwu fuses vibrant Afrobeats with gritty drill, creating an energetic tapestry of street narratives and infectious grooves.

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The Goat

Polo G

The Goat

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic flows set against vibrant, contemporary trap beats.

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Edna

Headie One

Edna

A vibrant blend of UK drill and Afrobeats that pulses with raw emotion and rhythmic innovation.

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Melly vs. Melvin

YNW Melly

Melly vs. Melvin

A raw blend of introspective lyricism and energetic trap beats encapsulates the duality of YNW Melly's persona.

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Me vs. Me

NLE Choppa

Me vs. Me

A frenetic blend of Memphis rap and drill, showcasing raw energy with introspective moments woven throughout.

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Faith

Pop Smoke

Faith

A haunting blend of drill beats and melodic flows layered with raw, introspective lyrics.

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Hall of Fame

Polo G

Hall of Fame

A dynamic blend of introspective lyricism and catchy hooks over vibrant trap beats.

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Y2K!

Ice Spice

Y2K!

A vibrant blend of East Coast hip-hop and Jersey club beats, infused with playful lyricism and infectious hooks.

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Dark Lane Demo Tapes

Drake

Dark Lane Demo Tapes

A collection of introspective tracks blending hip-hop, R&B, and drill with vibrant production and poignant lyrics.

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Comeback Season

Drake

Comeback Season

A confident blend of introspective lyrics and catchy hooks that laid the groundwork for Drake's signature style.

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Views

Drake

Views

A sprawling sonic landscape blending hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall with introspective lyrics and atmospheric production.

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The Best in the World Pack

Drake

The Best in the World Pack

A bold fusion of trap beats and introspective lyricism, showcasing Drake's versatility and dominance in contemporary hip-hop.

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Care Package

Drake

Care Package

A curated blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric beats that capture Drake's reflective side.

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If You're Reading This It's Too Late

Drake

If You're Reading This It's Too Late

A raw and introspective blend of trap beats layered with Drake's signature melodic flow.

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Room for Improvement

Drake

Room for Improvement

A blend of introspective lyricism and melodic hooks reflecting youthful ambition and the struggles of early fame.

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