When you talk about Chicago's drill scene, Chief Keef and Lil Durk are among the first names to come to mind. However, it was the entire movement behind them and their cliques that allowed it to become a massive global phenomenon. SD, for instance, was a pivotal force during the early days of the drill movement, though over the years, the hype around his name has dwindled along with his musical output.
This week, he returned with a brand new single titled, "Already Know." It's a declaration asserting his status on the streets over glossy synths that contrast the muddy bass. "N***as be talkin', but they know the truth/ They know I'll kill 'em on set," he raps with a deadpan delivery.
Check out the record from SD below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics
We was gettin' paid in the hood
These lil n***as already know
I was on the block with the hood
They was waitin' on the word just to go
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
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