I worry that people who aren't in struggling situations get gassed from the lyrics and try to relay what they see. Of course Drill music is violent - you only have to hear one verse to know this and music is an extremely powerful tool when it comes to altering emotions.

I can't lie and say that I never think of the impact it may have on others though. In many ways giving Drill music this type of stigma only increased its credibility in the streets and made it more appealing and intriguing to the public.

Luckily YouTube eventually refused to remove any more videos as technically the rappers weren't breaking any of their rules and the platform should be 'a place for those who do not have a voice.'įor many people music is their only hope, and banning them from this chance to make something of their lives seems counter-productive to say the least. The media like to look at music such as Drill and blame it for the amount of violence that happens in the streets which is why YouTube began removing many Drill videos from their platform back in 2018, as they received complaints from the Metropolitan Police due to lyrics 'inciting real world violence'. It's no secret that gang life plays a big part in the music too but in my opinion it's just an expression of the reality that many under-privileged people face in this world. Stemming from the Chicago Drill scene where major artists such as Chief Keef took the sub-genre to a whole new level, UK Drill has distinguishable characteristics that separate the two in many ways.ĭrill music is more than just 808 slides and dark piano patterns, it's a culture built from street life, conflict and a controversial criminal justice system. The UK Drill scene has been growing exponentially in the past 8 years or so. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)ĭo you want the secret formula to making UK Drill melodies for your beats? In this article I talk about the different techniques, scales and effects you can use in your DAW to get the modern dark and eerie feel of Drill music.

How to make melodies in fl studio