Smoke - Top Of The Drill — Pop

Pop Smoke’s dominance was defined by several signature elements that set him apart from his peers:

: He created a unique "cross-continental" sound by collaborating with UK drill producers like 808Melo , blending London's minimalist, aggressive instrumentation with Brooklyn's distinct "swagger". Pop Smoke - Top of the drill

: Unlike earlier drill movements, Pop Smoke's version reached the top of the charts, with his posthumous debut album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 . Defining "Top of the Drill" Sound Pop Smoke’s dominance was defined by several signature

Pop Smoke transformed a hyper-local New York subgenre into a worldwide movement in less than a year. Defining "Top of the Drill" Sound Pop Smoke

: His 2019 singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior" were pivotal in making the aggressive drill sound viable for mainstream radio and clubs.