When it comes to fresh new sound in hip-hop in 2024, Cash Cobain’s sexy drill genre is one of the most promising ones and is expressed in his new self-titled album Play Cash Cobain.
Cash Cobain has been quietly rewriting the rules of hip-hop, and with Play Cash Cobain, he’s making it impossible to ignore his influence. Known for pioneering the sexy drill sound and his unapologetically raunchy lyrics, Cash is drawing out a new lane that mixes smooth, seductive vibes with the slight aggression of drill music. It’s sexy, raw and rated x, an experience that pushes boundaries and brings attention.
Drill music is usually characterized as hard, gritty and confrontational. Cash Cobain takes that formula and flips it upside down. This is the world of sexy drill, a blend of aggressive lyrics, with booming bass and sharp hi-hats married with smooth samples that feel almost romantic. In Play Cash Cobain, he taps into a more intimate side of drill.
The slizzy movement, a term made by Cash himself, is considered to be a lifestyle: laid back, flirtatious, have fun and repeat. Cash doesn’t just make music, he builds an atmosphere, one where the party is happening but the lights are dimmed just enough for things to get wild.
One of Cash Cobain’s trademarks is his unique use of samples. The album is packed with soulful, nostalgic melodies that are flipped into futuristic beats, creating a unique vibe. Songs like “Act Like” features a sample of Tyrese’s 2002 hit song “How You Gonna Act Like That” and a riff sampling the late Pop Smoke’s “For The Night,” where he sings “I did some wrong, but I’m always right, said I know to shoot and I know how to fight, I could tell you once won’t tell you twice, you bae for the day, not bae for the night.” Another song that stands out is “Cantsleep/drunkinluv” that samples H-Town’s 1993 hit song “Knockin Da Boots.”
Cash brings a ’90s R&B flavour to the tracks, projecting these familiar sounds into something fresh and modern. His sampling choices feel intentional, setting a tone that brings comfort.
If there’s one thing Cash Cobain doesn’t shy away from, it’s his explicit words. His lyrics are unapologetically raunchy, embracing the themes of lust, sex and desire in ways that are playful and bold. In tracks like “Slizzy Poetry” and “Rump Punch,” Cash spits game with a swagger that sticks to the listeners’ head. The lyrics are wild, but they match the energy of the beats, they’re not here to be taken too seriously, but it’s meant to be felt.
“Play Cash Cobain” isn’t just an album, it’s a statement about where hip hop can go. Cash Cobain is pushing boundaries of what drill music can be, blending gritty street sounds with something smoother, sexier and playful. Cash is solidifying his place as a leader of this new wave of hip hop.
He’s not just another drill rapper.
He’s a visionary that brings a much needed dose of fun and sexuality to the genre, with the ability to balance raunchy, carefree lyrics with nostalgic samples.