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What's the difference between drill and trap music?

By Laura S. Harris
Feb 26, 2021

1 Answer. "Trap" music is a primarily southern subgenre of rap, lyrically oriented around drug dealing, characterized by rapid hi-hats, and popularized by Atlanta rapper T.I.'s album Trap Muzik. ... Drill lyrics typically reflect life on the streets, and tend to be gritty, violent, realistic and nihilistic.25 Feb 2019

Why do drill artists wear masks?

UK drill music has long been a "guarded subculture," Ciaran Thapar wrote for The Face, pointing out that masks have become an integral part of these rappers uniforms. Here, it is done in order to avoid police surveillance, rival gangs, violent attacks, or even church pastors.25 Mar 2020

Why do British rappers wear masks?

Alter-egos, privacy and surveillance are just some of the reasons behind drill's masks and balaclavas. Last summer, UK drill rapper S1 decided he'd had enough. ​“There were all these Instagram pages saying they were going to expose my face,” he tells me over the phone.7 May 2019

Who invented drill rap?

Chief Keef. Yes, Chicago's Chief Keef is still the king of drill. After all, he created the genre in the early 2010s. But when you say 'drill' in 2020, you're more likely referring to the sounds made famous by the UK.25 Feb 2020

Who started UK drill?

It started with the conflict between Brixton Hill's 67 and Angel Town's 150, when the crews employed Chicago drill productions, popularised by Chief Keef, Fredo Santana and Yung Chop in the early 2010s.21 Oct 2020

What is the difference between grime and rap?

The genre has been described as the "most significant musical development within the UK for decades." Grime is generally considered to be distinct from hip hop due to its roots primarily being genres such as UK garage and jungle.

Why do drill rappers wear masks?

UK drill music has long been a "guarded subculture," Ciaran Thapar wrote for The Face, pointing out that masks have become an integral part of these rappers uniforms. ... Here, it is done in order to avoid police surveillance, rival gangs, violent attacks, or even church pastors.25 Mar 2020

Is a drill a trap?

Drill is a style of trap music that originated in the South Side of Chicago in early 2010. It is defined by its dark, violent, nihilistic lyrical content and ominous trap-influenced beats. ... Artists within the genre have been noted for their style of lyricism and association with crime in Chicago.

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