Phonk has grown from a Memphis rap-inspired underground sound into one of Spotify’s most-followed genres, fueled by TikTok’s car culture and drift video trends. Its signature distorted 808s, cowbell ...

What’s that sound you hear – a combination of down-tempo hip-hop, menacing bass, distorted drums and plucky synths? It’s phonk! Still have no idea what we’re talking about? You’ve probably heard it if ...