Despite all that, within months of uploading the track to YouTube, he was inundated with co-signs from Slim, K-Trap, Russ and even Kodak Black. New names are constantly vying for attention (and falling by the wayside), but Frosty’s debut arrived with no video and very little fanfare or promotion. When Streatham’s Frosty debuted in 2019 with “County Lines”, he successfully made his voice heard in a very crowded room. In the world of UK drill, impact is everything. Exciting things are yet to come. - Yemi Abiade With his breakout “RUUD” mixed and mastered by UK producer-to-the-stars, JAE5, and several members of NSG found skanking in his music videos, it’s obvious Keeya Keys is in great company. Meanwhile, his airtight flows and pockets owe themselves to his previous life as a grime MC, preparing him for future stardom. A child of grime, Afrobeats, soul, jazz, and everything in between, Keeya regurgitates his influences into the music-adept at rhyming over sounds as diverse as UK drill (“T90 FREESTYLE”), and UK garage (“Bebey”). Over a handful of releases since the start of 2020, Keeya has displayed a propensity for razor-sharp wordplay, jack-the-lad type humour and nods to the ballers he grew up admiring. The North London artist and former footballer has made a big splash in such a short time, securing viral success with smash-hit “RUUD” last summer and dancing his way into the hearts of the scene. With so few tracks out right now, there’s no doubt we’ll hear some more instant classics from ENNY in 2021.Look up the word ‘infectious’ in the dictionary and Keeya Keys’ name will be stationed right below. Although her debut track is a catchy bop, her older tracks are more lyrically dense with wordplay painting a clear picture for the listener. Her lyrics are proud and personal, and they beautifully embrace her origins and who she is. With rapid-fire bar delivery, she’s adept at injecting liquid confidence into anyone who listens. But after just one listen of ENNY’s hit “Peng Black Girls Remix,” it’s clear she’s destined for something great. The newest artist on this list is ENNY, whose first song on Spotify came out in 2020, with only four songs on the streaming service. Huncho has released two full-length albums since 2019, and he will undoubtedly set his sights higher for this year.Ĭheck out: “Tranquility,” “Bando Ballads,” “5AM,” with Nafe Smallz ENNY His vocals are a mix of singing and rapping with a hint of autotune, and the result are songs that sit right in the chill melodic trap genre. trap artist has never revealed his face to the public and wears a mask during performances - which doesn’t seem to stop him from effortlessly flowing over smooth trap beats. Tay Keith, “Ladbroke Grove,” “Dinner Guest” ft. With one album behind him, 2019’s AJ Tracey, there’s a whole lot more in store for Tracey in 2021.Ĭheck out: “ Rain,” with Aitch ft. Tracey’s flow is buttery smooth over both drill and dance-pop beats, and his clever and catchy lyrics are hallmarks of the U.K. His songs are impossibly catchy and have made their mark as some of the most iconic sounds of the current U.K.
With a wide range of danceable festival tunes and hard-hitting raps, AJ Tracey is the epitome of the nuance within U.K. Dave’s youth and prominence have fans eager to see what he does next.
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Dave has a lot under his belt, including a Drake feature and a TV role on the latest season of Netflix series Top Boy. His last project Psychodrama was a window into his roots, weaving topics such as race, family and gang violence together with clever wordplay and powerful messaging. DaveĪt just 22, Dave has made a considerable name for himself in the scene, flexing his repertoire of both braggadocious trap tunes and sensitive lyrical ballads. Although artists such as Skepta have reached worldwide acclaim, there are plenty of other U.K. drill track - to Skepta’s appearance on Pop Smoke and Kid Cudi tracks. rap scenes, from Drake’s War - a true U.K. Recently, there’s been a rise in the diffusion of U.S.
But overseas, more specifically in the U.K., these dynamic rap genres have been mainstays for years. The meteoric rise of late drill rapper Pop Smoke brought along a fresh wave of grime and drill hip-hop in the U.S.
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