Pandora and SoundCloud are giving shine to the NY Drill scene
The New York drill movement is still going strong so of course Pandora and SoundCloud are putting major respect on the signature sound. The powerful digital platforms have linked to launch their new ‘NY Drill by SoundCloud’ station.
The NY Drill scene is getting respect from Pandora and SoundCloud
The partnership has the ‘NY Drill by SoundCloud’ station showcase emerging artists in the drill scene delivering hardcore Big Apple energy.
Today, Pandora and SoundCloud team up to announce the launch of “NY Drill by SoundCloud” – the newest station propelling emerging artists from this scene that boasts a distinct and dominant New York energy; inspired by the Chicago and UK Drill music scenes before it, this evolution of rap draws on staccato flows and unique, gritty production elements. Popularized by artists like Pop Smoke, Sheff G, Fivio Foreign and more, New York Drill is one of music’s most buzzed about movements.
Originating from SoundCloud’s award-winning music discovery series, SCENES, “NY Drill by SoundCloud'' is the third of a series of stations on Pandora meant to amplify the hottest rising music communities and culture-shifting collectives bubbling up on SoundCloud.
The station will spotlight music from a young, internet-inspired generation of innovative artists who authentically express the energy of New York City. Powered by fans and hand-picked by SoundCloud’s team of music experts, the station will feature artists like Eli Fross, Young Devyn, 22Gz, B-Lovee and more. Listen to “NY Drill by SoundCloud'' on Pandora here.
Following the successful launch of “The Lookout by SoundCloud” on Pandora last year, the SCENES-inspired stations provide a place for fans on Pandora to discover the latest underground communities shaping the future of music. “NY Drill by SoundCloud'' follows the release of “Digicore by SoundCloud” and “PLUGG by SoundCloud” with additional SCENES stations to be announced.
