The best definition I have heard about what Drill music is comes from a conversation I overheard in passing on the radio. Drill Music is what you get when you combine trap music beats and gangsta rap lyrics. Drill music has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the music scene around the world, with urban youth from different countries putting their own spin on it. From Chicago to the South London district of Brixton right to our doorstep in Nairobi’s Buruburu.

Controversy

Known for its dark, aggressive beats and lyrics that tap into violence, drugs, and street life, Drill music has been controversial since its inception. Drill music excels at honest, raw, and unflinching portrayal of life in inner-city communities both in Kenya and elsewhere.

In Kenya, drill music has been gaining popularity in recent years, with our very own Buruklyn Boyz holding the torch on this porch.

We have compiled a list of the top Kenyan Drill songs released in 2023. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify.

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Top Kenyan Drill Songs Released in 2023

1. On My Mind – Davaji
2. Rude – 8th Street Gang, Blakan and Starborn 484
3. Zip – GTA and Natty
4. Dobie Biz – Syllent Killah
5. Caliweed -Ajay
6. Back2Back – Dam4Star and GTA
7. Too Long – 4mR Frank White and GTB Emzee
8. Pull Up – Syllent Killah
9. Jiggy – Lecco and Dice King
10. Rudia – Illicit Grandson and Jodye Faneto
11. Starshine – Buruklyn Boyz
12. Lean With it – GTA, and Natty
13. Cupid – Davaji
14. Rex – Buruklyn Boyz
15. 6rim – 8th Street Gang

1. On My Mind – Davaji

2. Rude – 8th Street Gang, Blakan and Starborn 484

3. Zip – GTA and Natty

4. Dobie Biz – Syllent Killah

5. Caliweed -Ajay

6. Back2Back – Dam4Star and GTA

7. Too Long – 4mR Frank White and GTB Emzee

8. Pull Up – Syllent Killah

9. Jiggy – Lecco and Dice King

10. Rudia – Illicit Grandson and Jodye Faneto

11. Starshine – Buruklyn Boyz

12. Lean With It – GTA, and Natty

13. Cupid – Davaji

14. Rex – Buruklyn Boyz

15. 6rim – 8th Street Gang