Bronx Drill is a genre of rap that is quickly rising in popularity. One emerging artists who is dominating this scene is Bronx native Lokolil. With a focus on rapping about his real life experiences, he is gaining traction in the community and has steadily built an avid fan base. Having recently signed to Atlantic Records, Lokolil has a bright future in the music industry ahead of him.
Despite being only 21 years old, Lokolil aka Khalil Durden has experienced many of the ups and downs of life. Growing up, he was surrounded by violence and death. Not wanting to stay in this world, he is now using his stories to transform his life for the better. With two babies of his own, he hopes to use his imminent success in the music industry to create a better life for his family.
The talent that Lokolil possesses has already set him up for a long and successful career. As his stories come from an authentic place, countless people have begun to relate to the songs that he produces. He allows listeners to walk in his shoes through his expert lyricism and infectious beats. Using music as an outlet for the pain that he has suffered in his life, he has been able to create genuine connections with his listeners. This has earned him respect from people all around the world who are following his journey to success.
Lokolil’s first single “You Are My High” quickly shot him to success. Gaining almost 300,000 views on YouTube, a number which continues to grow, he has gained attention from many notable industry veterans. Big names such as No Jumper, Kazi Magazine, Shawn Barron from Motown, and YouTube sensation BLOU have all acknowledged Lokolil’s unique ability to immerse listeners in his world. Atlantic Records have also taken notice of Lokolil’s talent, recently signing him and beginning work on his producing his next big hits.
2022 promises to be a big year for this rising star. With family as his key motivation and a talent for storytelling to back him up, Lokolil is taking Bronx Drill to new heights. With plenty of new music on the way, you can join Lokolil’s journey to success by following his work. Find him here and stay tuned for more in the near future:
Instagram: @OfficialLokolil
YouTube: Lokolil
“You Are My High” (Prod. By JayKash): https://youtu.be/_B_rlAiQSCY