Your Stepdad, the moniker of Chicago-based artist Gregory Bozzeli, represents a pivotal shift in the evolution of the 'aesthetic drill' and 'plugg' movements of the early 2020s. While his roots are in the Chicago rap scene, his sound eschews the gritty realism of traditional drill for a more surreal, internet-native aesthetic.
His sound identity is defined by the juxtaposition of deadpan, conversational vocals against lush, often pitched-up soul and jazz samples. This creates a 'lo-fi' feel that resonates with the SoundCloud and TikTok underground. Career-wise, he has maintained a prolific output, moving from the raw vulnerability of 'severely touch deprived' to the more refined, sample-centric 'Doowop' series. Critically, he is viewed as a leader in a new wave of 'lyrical' underground rap that prioritizes personality and vibe over traditional technical displays. His influence web connects the melodic sensibilities of plugg with the rhythmic structures of drill, making him a key peer to artists like Tae Retro and yvngxchris.
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Shares abstract hip-hop, trap, cloud rap (subgenres); lo_fi, sample_based, minimalist (production style)
Shares abstract hip-hop, trap, cloud rap (subgenres); deadpan, rap, nasal (vocal style)
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