Drill is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Chicago in the early 2010s. It is sonically similar to the trap music subgenre and lyrically similar to the gangsta rap subgenre. Early drill artists are noted for their explicit,confrontational style of lyricism and association with crime in Chicago,especially the Black Disciples and Gangster Disciples. The genre progressed into the American mainstream in 2012 following the success of pioneering rappers like Chief Keef,Lil Reese,Lil Durk,Fredo Santana,G Herbo,Lil Bibby and King Louie,who had many local fans and a significant internet presence alongside producer Young Chop. Other rappers,such as Edai,L'A Capone,RondoNumbaNine,SD,FBG Duck,Lil JoJo and producer Leek-E-Leek also contributed to the early drill scene. The growing fanbase sparked major label interest,leading to deal negotiations and signings.
Durk Derrick Banks,known professionally as Lil Durk,is an American rapper from Chicago,Illinois. He initially garnered a local following with the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series (2013–2014),whose success led to him to sign with Def Jam Recordings. The label released his debut studio album,Remember My Name (2015) and its follow-up,Lil Durk 2X (2016) to moderate commercial reception before parting ways with the artist in 2018.
Only the Family,often abbreviated as OTF,is an American hip hop group from Chicago,Illinois. The group was formed by American rapper Lil Durk in 2010. The group is composed of Chicago-drill recording artists,which included late rapper King Von.
Taurus Tremani Bartlett,known professionally as Polo G,is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out". His debut album Die a Legend (2019) peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Cole Bennett is an American music video director and record executive. He is also the founder of Lyrical Lemonade.
Dayvon Daquan Bennett,known professionally as King Von,was an American rapper and gangster from Chicago,Illinois,that was affiliated with the Black Disciples gang. He is widely considered one of the most preeminent figures of the drill genre.
Levon James is the second and final mixtape by American rapper King Von. It was released through Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on March 6,2020. It is a 16-track project in an assortment of drill heavy beats executive produced by Chopsquad DJ and with various others productions from Mike WiLL Made-It,EY3ZLOWBEATZ,Ant Chamberlain,Budda Beats,Blue Nightmare,Dr. Flow,Bruce "Jaggerwerks" Billingy,MVAbeats,Mike Mvjor,JAYSTONBEATS. It has guest appearances from Lil Durk,Booka600,G Herbo,NLE Choppa,Tee Grizzley,YNW Melly,and Yungeen Ace. The project peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200.
"3 Headed Goat" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk featuring fellow American rappers Lil Baby and Polo G. It was released on May 7,2020,as the third single from the former's fifth studio album Just Cause Y'all Waited 2 (2020),a day ahead of the album's release. On the song,the rappers combine to form a "3 headed G.O.A.T.". The track received positive reviews from critics and was Durk's highest-charting song until the release of Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later".
The Voice is the sixth studio album by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on December 24,2020,by Only the Family,Alamo Records and Geffen Records. The album contains guest appearances from late rapper King Von,6lack,Young Thug,YNW Melly,and Booka600. A deluxe edition was released on January 29,2021,with twelve additional tracks. It features additional guest appearances from Lil Baby,Pooh Shiesty,and Sydny August.
Welcome to O'Block is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von and the only one to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30,2020,through Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Welcome to O'Block was released just a week before King Von was shot and killed on November 6,2020,after the official release party of the album. The project features chief production from Chopsquad DJ and other producers including Hitmaka,Tay Keith and Wheezy;and guest appearances from Polo G,Lil Durk,Dreezy,Moneybagg Yo,Fivio Foreign and Prince Dre.
"Took Her to the O" is a song by American rapper King Von,released on February 21,2020,through labels Only the Family and Empire representing the third and last single extracted from his second mixtape Levon James (2020). The song was written by the Chicago rapper and frequent collaborator Chopsquad DJ,with the latter solely producing the beat. The song is among Von's most popular.
"All These Niggas" is a song by American rapper King Von featuring American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on August 5,2020 as the second single and ninth track from Von's debut studio album Welcome to O'Block (2020). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
"Backdoor" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk,from his sixth studio album,The Voice. It was released as the third single,on December 21,2020,three days before the album. The song is a tribute to Durk's labelmate and friend,King Von,who was shot and killed outside an Atlanta nightclub in November 2020. The video sees Durk wearing Von's signature O'Block chain,which Von approved of before his death.
"Still Trappin'" is a song by American rappers Lil Durk and King Von. It was released on December 24,2020,from the former's sixth studio album,The Voice. The song marks the sixth collaboration between the artists. Deemed a "menacing","sinister" song,it finds the rappers detailing life in gangsterism.
"Zaza" is a song by American rapper 6ix9ine. It was released as a single through Create Music Group on February 19,2021. The song was written solely by the artist and produced by Ray Keys. It marks 6ix9ine's first release following his second studio album,TattleTales (2020). The title of the song is slang for cannabis. In 2022,the song was removed from streaming services.
Grandson,Vol. 1 is the debut mixtape by American rapper King Von. It was released through Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on September 20,2019. Executively produced by Chopsquad DJ,it features guest appearances from Lil Durk and Booka600. Production was primarily handled by Chopsquad DJ,but was also produced by,Mac Fly,Murda Beatz,Kid Wond3r,Timmy Da Hitman,Young Chop,and BKH Beats. The project peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200. The project had 5 singles,"War With Us","Crazy Story","Crazy Story Remix ","What It's Like",and "Crazy Story,Pt. 3."
7220 is the seventh studio album by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released through Only the Family,Alamo Records,and Sony Music on March 11,2022. The album features guest appearances from Future,Gunna,Summer Walker,and Morgan Wallen. The reloaded edition was released on March 18,2022,exactly one week after its release. The deluxe edition of the album was released on June 24,2022 and features additional appearances from Moneybagg Yo,EST Gee,Doodie Lo,Ella Mai and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.
"Ahhh Ha" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on February 22,2022,as the third single from his seventh studio album,7220. The song features subliminal disses towards rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again,who took shots at Durk's late Only the Family artist,King Von,on his single,"Bring the Hook",from his eighteenth mixtape,Colors (2022).
"Crazy Story,Pt. 3" is a song by American rapper King Von,released on September 13,2019,as a single extracted from Von's mixtape Grandson,Vol. 1. It is the continuation of the first two chapters,Crazy Story and Crazy Story 2.0,which song features the rapper Lil Durk and represents the second part of a trilogy of storytelling based songs. Crazy Story,Pt. 3 was certified triple platinum by Recording Industry Association of America on August 10,2022,having sold more than a million certified units since its release. The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
"Crazy Story (Remix)" or "Crazy Story 2.0" is a song by American rapper King Von featuring American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on May 3,2019,as a single extracted from Von's first mixtape Grandson,Vol. 1. It represents the direct continuation of "Crazy Story" and the prelude to "Crazy Story,Pt. 3". Crazy Story 2.0 employs the same instrumental of the first piece,that was produced by Mac Fly. The song peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100.
