22Gz

22Gz stands at the forefront of Brooklyn Drill, continuously reshaping the genre with his menacing melodies and sharp rhymes. His 2017 track “Suburban,” dubbed by Pitchfork as “the first Brooklyn Drill song worth a damn,” ignited the movement and earned him widespread recognition. Known for his hard-hitting beats and viral dances, 22Gz has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and critical acclaim from Vulture, The Source, Pitchfork, and Noisey. Rising from hardship, including the murder of his father, 22Gz’s music reflects resilience and raw emotion. He followed up The Blixky Tape (2019) with Growth & Development in 2020, featuring the viral hit “Suburban, Pt. 2 ,” which racked up nearly 100 million streams. Complex called him a “trailblazer,” and HYPEBEAST credited him for bringing Brooklyn drill to the mainstream. In 2023, 22Gz went independent and signed with the artist development company and creative collective BetterVibesOnly, aligning himself with a team focused on elevating his artistry and brand. His viability continued to grow as he graced the cover of VIPER Magazine’s 10th Anniversary issue and earned his second gold plaque with “ Twirlanta “. With Growth & Development II DELUXE being his first independent release since parting ways with Atlantic records, 22Gz proudly owns his masters and claims his title as “The Brooklyn Drill G.O.A.T.”