African drill music is the new booming sound, a genre that has emerged in recent years dating back slightly over a decade, and it is still evolving and developing its own unique style.
Buruklyn Boyz (Kenya), Naira Marley (Nigeria, M1llionz (Jamaican born, raised in Birmingham, UK), Steph (Kenya), Darkoo (Nigeria), Kamo Mphela (South Africa), Focalistic (South Africa), Shaybo (Nigeria) among others are some of the popular African drill music artists.
African drill music often features high-energy beats that are characterized by heavy basslines, fast-paced rhythms, and intricate percussion.
A fusion of African sounds and rhythms, often incorporates traditional African sounds and rhythms, which gives it a distinct flavor and sets it apart from drill music in other regions. Some artists also mix local languages with English in their lyrics.
Without further ado, here are the artists who made the latest Afro-drill music hot release list:
Chérie Coco by Black K, DIdi B, 3xdavs, Ivory Coast
Balalu by Wakadinali, Kenya
Vitu Vingi by Young Lunya, Tanzania
Kumihanda by Bruce The 1st, Juno Kizige, Rwanda
Yemoutélé by Dayo Lamar, Tripa Gninnin, Ivory Coast
Afro drill music is a unique and exciting new genre that is still developing its own distinct identity. It draws from both local and global influences and uses them to create a sound and style that is uniquely African.
It’s relatively new in Africa and its popularity is still growing, there may be many emerging drill music artists who are not yet widely known.
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