Cash Cobain, hailing from the Bronx, is an artist who is steadily making a name for himself on the music scene. In June, his track “Fisher” took social media by storm for several weeks. Although he operates within the Drill genre, Cash Cobain embraces a more accessible style, blending elements of Urban Pop. This unique mix has been dubbed “Sexy Drill”. This new musical wave, which is shaking up the Big Apple, follows the explosion of Pop Smoke, who infused Drill from Chicago and London with a distinctly New York energy.
Cash Cobain: An Iconoclast Redefining Drill’s Codes
Originally, Drill, as embodied by Chief Keef and Lil Durk, reflected Chicago’s gang culture—ultra-violent videos, raw and straightforward lyrics, and values deeply rooted in modern gang realities. Drill in France and London largely adopted these codes, but with Pop Smoke, the genre began to evolve, becoming more musical and less aggressive.
Cash Cobain deliberately distances himself from gangsta heritage to bring a new dimension to Drill. His tracks break away from the genre’s traditional aggression and lean towards Urban Pop. Despite being a newcomer, Cash Cobain has already collaborated with heavyweights like J. Cole, Lil Yachty, and Chow Lee on the project “JHoliday”, solidifying his presence in the industry. His latest project, “Play Cash Cobain”, which features collaborations with Lalla! and Bay Swag, marks a significant milestone in his career.
Cash Cobain Unveils His New Album “Play Cash Cobain”!
From the first notes of the track “slizzyhunchodon”, listeners are transported to an entirely new soundscape. Whether you call it “Sexy Drill” or Urban Pop, the artist has already left his mark. More than just party tracks, these are sonic capsules that define a new style, a continuation, or perhaps even an extension, of what Pop Smoke achieved. With a sound that is at once spatial, powerful, and at times dreamy, Cash Cobain emerges as a major creative force.
According to Ikonic and Jenna Kadhum, it appears that “Cash Cobain and his crew may represent the new flow that could soon conquer New York.”
Cash Cobain‘s compositions are chill, futuristic, and captivating, providing the perfect soundtrack for the bustling streets of the Big Apple. With his crew, Cash Cobain seems poised to launch a new musical movement that could very well become the signature of the new East Coast scene.
