Pop Smoke’s dominance was defined by several signature elements that set him apart from his peers:
: Unlike earlier drill movements, Pop Smoke's version reached the top of the charts, with his posthumous debut album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 . Defining "Top of the Drill" Sound
: He created a unique "cross-continental" sound by collaborating with UK drill producers like 808Melo , blending London's minimalist, aggressive instrumentation with Brooklyn's distinct "swagger".
