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.

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