Your release feed

The Sound of R&Drill

“The Sound of R&Drill” brings together smooth R&B melodies and the hard-hitting energy of drill for a crossover that feels both sharp and soulful. This playlist balances the emotional pull of artists like Shae Universe (“LOML”, “Passenger Princess”) and Ama Lou (“NORTHSIDE”, “Tried Up”) with the raw pulse of names like Central Cee (“BAND4BAND”, “Commitment Issues”) and Abra Cadabra (“Trouble”, “Chattin Remix”). There's a steady blend of vocal vulnerability and street edge that ties everything together.

A1 x J1 show up multiple times with tracks like “Night Away (Dance)” and “Scary,” bridging the gap between catchy hooks and drill beats, while artists like Nippa, H33RA, and SwitchOTR add range with smoother production and lyrical intimacy. Whether it’s the bounce of “YEA YEA!” or the introspective feel of “Clearest of Signs,” this collection sits in that space where emotional storytelling meets high-energy production.

A1 x J1 4 tracks
Ama Lou 3 tracks
Nija 3 tracks
Laurena Volanté 3 tracks
Shakka 3 tracks
S K 3 tracks
Related Playlists
workout 💦 6 shared artists
The Needle / Ireland 4 shared artists
The Needle / New Zealand - Emerging 4 shared artists
The Needle / Kenya 4 shared artists
Best New Music 4 shared artists
The Needle / Ghana 3 shared artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 108 The Sound of R&Drill artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 2,906 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the The Sound of R&Drill artists you love!

Get Started Browse Artists
  1. June 27, 2025
  2. June 19
  3. June 19
  4. June 13
  5. June 12
  6. June 12
  7. June 6
  8. June 5
  9. June 5
  10. May 30
  11. May 23
  12. May 23
  13. May 23
  14. May 22
  15. May 20
  16. May 18
  17. May 10
    undefined album image
    Sober
    1 tracks
  18. May 9
  19. May 9
  20. May 9
  21. May 2
  22. May 2
  23. May 1
  24. April 25
  25. April 25
  26. April 24
  27. April 23
  28. April 23
  29. April 23
  30. April 23
  31. April 17
  32. April 17
  33. April 16
  34. April 16
    undefined album image
    Sativa
    1 tracks
  35. April 11
  36. April 11
  37. April 11
  38. April 10
  39. April 10
  40. April 10