Drill rap is perhaps the most popular subgenre of hip-hop music in 2021. Sbx, a drill rapper from Luton, and Simbaboy, an established music producer, have become hip hop fans’ favorite after releasing the long-awaited single “Rugare Freestyle.” With his rising star in the music industry, Sbx is on the verge of a meteoric rise. While it seems that the music industry is overburdened with legacies from world-famous artists, stars like Sbx and Simbaboy map out their own place in history through organic innovation.
The new Zimbabwean drill song “Rugare Freestyle” features dreamy keys, strong vocals, and a smothering rap flow. His deep rapping abilities are responsible for the groovy, one-of-a-kind sounds. Sbx’s rhythmic and lyrical flow is undeniable, and his skill to compose powerful verses is on another level. Simbaboy’s beats provide a catchy soundscape that complements his vocal abilities as he meanders through the song. This drill track is quite engaging, thanks to the over-the-top bars and the musical arrangement. With its perfection and consistency, the official music video adds an additional layer of depth.
Simbaboy is bringing the genre of drill through numerous artistic proximities, thereby widening the reach of the collective music scene to previously unknown areas, despite its newness as a genre categorization. His experiments with different musical strains, as well as his cultural homage to Zimbabwe, have paved the way for new possibilities not just for himself, but also for new musicians seeking to carve out a niche in this arena of artistic expressions.