R&drill

R&Drill is a genre that fuses the emotive, melodic sensibilities of R&B with the high-energy, percussive drive of UK drill. Characterized by its blend of soulful, autotune-infused vocals and 808-driven beats, R&Drill often features atmospheric, trap-influenced instrumentation and introspective, often melancholic lyrics. Emerging in the late 2010s, R&Drill drew from the UK's vibrant drill scene and the emotive, contemporary R&B of the US. The genre's popularity peaked around 2020, with its cultural significance lying in its reflection of urban British youth's experiences, emotions, and struggles. R&Drill's unique blend of melodic introspection and streetwise authenticity sets it apart from other genres, while its fusion of styles nods to the broader influence of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Latest R&drill Release
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My Girl
Single - Released May 30, 2025
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A1 x J1
Kleine John
Nija
SwitchOTR
Shakka
Brandz
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The Sound of R&Drill 13 R&drill artists
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The Needle / Ghana 1 R&drill artist
The Needle / Nigeria 1 R&drill artist
The Needle / Ghana - Current 1 R&drill artist
The Needle / Malawi 1 R&drill artist

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  1. May 30, 2025
  2. May 23
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  16. December 20, 2024
  17. November 29
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  19. October 31
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    Pride
    2 tracks
  20. October 31
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    Unruly
    1 tracks
  24. October 4
  25. October 3
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    BAD4U
    1 tracks
  29. September 5
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    F.N.F.
    2 tracks
  30. August 23
  31. August 16
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  35. July 26
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    Sober
    1 tracks
  36. July 25
  37. July 19
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  39. July 5
  40. July 5
  1. March 13, 2025
  2. January 17
  3. November 7, 2024
  4. October 23
  5. October 4
  6. June 16
  7. June 14
  8. April 19
  9. April 12
  10. February 14
  11. January 19
  12. September 1, 2023
  13. August 18
  14. August 10
  15. May 19
  16. December 1, 2022
  17. August 25
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    Dr.MEZZ
    4 tracks
  18. June 3
  19. June 3
  20. April 1
  1. May 30, 2025
  2. May 23
  3. May 22
  4. April 24
  5. April 23
  6. March 21
  7. February 28
  8. February 27
  9. February 21
  10. February 6
  11. January 24
  12. January 22
  13. January 15
  14. December 20, 2024
  15. November 29
  16. October 31
  17. October 31
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    Pride
    2 tracks
  18. October 25
  19. October 18
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    Unruly
    1 tracks
  20. October 3