The albums that define
drill.
Our picks for where to start with drill — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The drill essentials
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Drake
Scary Hours
A confident blend of melodic hooks and sharp verses that showcase Drake's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
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Drake
Some Sexy Songs 4 U
A sultry blend of pop and R&B with playful lyrics and smooth, catchy melodies.
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Lil Durk
Loyal Bros 2
Aggressive beats and introspective lyrics collide in a raw exploration of ambition and street life.
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Lil Durk
Almost Healed
A reflective blend of melodic hooks and streetwise narratives, underscored by Durk's introspective delivery.
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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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NLE Choppa
From Dark to Light
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics layered over gritty Southern beats.
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Pop Smoke
Faith
A haunting blend of drill beats and melodic flows layered with raw, introspective lyrics.
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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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Chief Keef
Almighty DP 2
A raw and unfiltered exploration of street life, layered with heavy beats and Chief Keef's signature vocal style.
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Chief Keef
Two Zero One Seven
A gritty blend of minimalist beats and raw, introspective lyrics that reflect the realities of street life.
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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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Ice Spice
Like..?
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and playful beats that redefine contemporary hip-hop's playful edge.
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King Von
Grandson, Vol. 1
A raw blend of aggressive beats and vivid storytelling that captures the harsh realities of street life.
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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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G Herbo
Humble Beast
A raw and introspective exploration of street life, layered with urgent delivery and gritty beats.
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G Herbo
Swervo
G Herbo's gritty storytelling intertwines with menacing beats, capturing the raw essence of Chicago's drill scene.
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Polo G
The Goat
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic flows set against vibrant, contemporary trap beats.
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Polo G
Hall of Fame
A dynamic blend of introspective lyricism and catchy hooks over vibrant trap beats.
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Bobby Shmurda
Shmurda She Wrote
Raw and energetic, blending aggressive beats with Bobby Shmurda's distinct narrative style.
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Bobby Shmurda
Bodboy
A raw and energetic blend of Brooklyn drill beats infused with Shmurda's commanding vocal presence.
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Fivio Foreign
B.I.B.L.E.
A gritty blend of aggressive beats and introspective lyrics, embodying the raw energy of Brooklyn drill.
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Fivio Foreign
800 B.C.
A pulsating blend of aggressive beats and sharp lyrics that captures the raw energy of Brooklyn drill.
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YNW Melly
I Am You
A raw exploration of vulnerability and bravado wrapped in melodic trap beats and emotive lyricism.
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Pooh Shiesty
Shiesty Season
A relentless barrage of hard-hitting beats and gritty narratives, embodying the raw energy of Southern trap.
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