Pop Smoke’s Music Genre
Pop Smoke’s music is best described as a mix of Hip Hop and Drill. His lyrics often explore the violence and drug culture of New York City.
trap
Trap music is a subgenre of hip hop that originated in the early 1990s in the Southern United States. It is defined by its dark, ominous, and gritty lyrical content that often focuses on drug and gang culture. This style of music is usually characterized by heavy bass, 808 drums, and trap beats.
Drill
Drill is a subgenre of trap music that originated in the African-American community in Chicago in the early 2010s. Drill is characterized by its dark, violent, and often cynical lyrics, as well as its minimalist, stripped-down production. The genre is also distinguished by its heavy use of Auto-Tune and other voice manipulation effects.
Drill was first popularized byChief Keef and Lil Reese with their song “I Don’t Like”, which was released in 2012. The song caught the attention of other Chicago rappers, such as Fredo Santana and Lil Durk, who released their own drill songs in the following years. By 2013, drill had become a nationwide phenomenon, with artists such as PeeWee Longway and Shy Glizzy releasing songs that would gain mainstream attention.
In the years since its inception, drill has been criticized for its association with violence and crime. However, the genre has also been praised for its ability to give a voice to inner-city youth and its creative use of Auto-Tune and other production effects.
New York rap
Pop Smoke’s music can be classified as New York rap. His distinctive voice and style are indebted to New York’s hip-hop history, and he often interpolates and pays tribute to classic New York rap songs in his own music. For example, his breakout hit “Welcome to the Party” references Notorious B.I.G.’s “Party and Bullshit”, while his song “Dior” samples Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Pt. II”. Pop Smoke’s music is also characterized by its aggressive, trap-influenced sound, which is a signature of contemporary New York rap.
Mumble rap
Pop Smoke’s music is often categorised as mumble rap, a subgenre of hip hop characterised by its vague lyrics and low-quality recordings.
