There are many different types of rap music. From hip-hop to R&B, trap to country, you have probably heard of the growing sound of Brooklyn and Bronx Drill music. Drill rap is a style that is dark, violent, and ominous. It talks about real-world hardships, such as gang violence or shootings, borrowing sounds from the UK Drill scene, with many of the songs created by British producers. You’ve probably heard drill rap from Chief Keef, Lil Durk, and Bobby Shmurda. Outside all the dissing in the music New York Drill has fast become the sound right at the forefront of Hip Hop.With New York drill being heard all over the world in the past few years there are a lot of drill rappers who have really been well recognized World-wide like the late Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign, and Sheff G.

Here are the Top 10 New York Drill Artists to watch out for in 2023.

1)Kay flock 


Kay flock real name is Kevin Perez (born 20 April 2003), he is an American rapper. Hailing from the Bronx he began his musical career in 2020, he rose to fame through a variety of Singles, most notably "Not in the Mood" by Lil Tjay, which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Shake it  with Dougie B and Cardi B, featuring Bory 300 which peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. He released his debut mixtape, The D.0.A. Tape, in 2021.

2) Dougie B



Dougie B (born September 7, 1996) real name is  Douglas Kieshawn Sheref is an American rapper. He his from The Bronx. He is well known for his hits like Shake It , Forever on That, Don't trip I'm Back, GEEKED, EBK and many more. He has also collaborated with musicians like Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, and Dave East along with G Herbo in his career.

3) Sha Ek


Chalim Perry (born April, 2003), known by his stage name Sha EK, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York. He is currently signed to Warner Records and Defiant Records. He released his major label debut mixtape, Face of the What, in September 2022.

4)B-Lovee


B-Lovee real name is Qwayshawn Cannon (born December 12, 2000), he is an American rapper. Born in Maryland, he began his music career in 2015, pausing it until 2020, when he released his debut EP Courtlandtbaby. He went viral after releasing "IYKYK" and "My Everything" in 2021, later appearing on songs with big rappers such as G Herbo, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Digga D in 2022. On January 11, 2023, B-Lovee's single "My Everything" is certified Gold by the RIAA, naming him the first Bronx drill rapper to receive an official RIAA certification.

5)Dthang gz


Dthang real name is Daniel Collins (born September 19, 2002), is a rapper out the Bronx who blew up as quick as Bronx drill did in 2021. He went viral after releasing “Caution” and “Talk Facts”, and attracted more attention with his “On The Radar Freestyle”.

6)Dd Osama 


DD Osama (born November 29, 2006) real name is David Reyes. He was born and brought up in Harlem, New York. He is an American rapper. He his well recognized for his hits "Without You," "Dead Opps," and "40s N 9s" with over a million views on YouTube. 

7) Ice Spice 


Ice Spice real name is Isis Gaston (born January 1, 2000). She is an American rapper, born and raised in The Bronx, New York, she began her career in 2021 after meeting record producer RIOTUSA. Ice Spice rose to prominence with the viral single "Munch (Feelin' U)", as well as "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood", which preceded her debut extended play (EP) Like..? (2023).

8)Bouba Savage


Bouba Savage (born October 17, 2006) real name is Boubacar Diallo . He has debuted with the single "Ima Savage" and went on to release songs such as"Blue Cheese,""Amazing", and"Bust It Down". He has hit singles and amazing collaborations, such as Kidnap Who featuring CJ GOON, Beam with Wowdy HBTL, and Fallout featuring Sha EK. Bouba Savage has signed a deal with Highbridge the Label, LLC which has published most of his new songs with artists such as A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Don Q.

9)C Blu



C Blu (born April  20th, 2003) real name is Kevin Perez is a young American rapper and songwriter. He was in Bronx, New York, United States of America. He is known for the singles Blu Bop, No 0zone among many others. He has collaborated with Kay flock Set da trend and many other drill rappers.

10) Sugarhill ddot 



SugarHill Ddot (born March 3, 2008) real name is Darrian Jimenez.  He  his from The Bronx, New York. He is an American rapper. He his well recognized for his hit "I Wanna Love You" which has over 885,000 views on YouTube.