How to Make Afrodrill Beats with Afroplug Loops & Free 808 Plugin

Afro Drill is one of the most exciting new sounds in modern music — a fusion of Afrobeats rhythms, UK Drill bounce, and soulful melodies. From London to Accra to Paris, it’s a style that blends raw energy and deep emotion.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create your own Afro Drill beats using Afroplug loops and the Shattayard Plugin — your ultimate combo for crafting hard-hitting, soulful, and global sounds.

1. Set the Right Tempo and Groove

Afro Drill typically sits between 95 and 110 BPM.
Start around 100 BPM for that balanced bounce — not too fast, not too slow.

Lay down your 808s and kick patterns with subtle slides and syncopation.
The secret? Keep it rhythmic and gritty, but always let the groove breathe.

2. Use Afroplug Drum Loops and Percussions

Afroplug’s Afro Drill Sample Pack brings together the best of both worlds — Afro percussions and Drill drums.

• Layer shakers, congas, or bongos under your hi-hats.
• Mix triplet hats and Afro-inspired textures for that hybrid swing.
• Add claps or rimshots that feel live and organic.

👉🏾 This combination creates the bouncy but cinematic vibe Afro Drill is known for.

3. Build Melodies with the Shattayard Plugin

Now it’s time to add emotion.
The Shattayard Plugin by Afroplug gives you warm pads, plucks, guitars, and ambient keys — perfect for Afro Drill melodies.

Start with a minor chord progression or a haunting melody, then layer Afroplug melodic loops on top. Guitars, vocal chops, or synths — all can add texture and movement.

Tip: keep melodies simple but expressive; space is your friend in Drill production.

4. Add Vocals and FX for Vibe

Afro Drill isn’t just about drums — it’s about atmosphere and feeling.

Add vocal one-shots or phrases from Afroplug loops and process them with:

• Reverb for space
• Delay for echo
• Filter automation to bring movement

You can also experiment with pitched or chopped vocal samples to create tension and release.

5. Arrange and Polish Your Beat

Think storytelling: intro, drop, verse, hook, outro.
Create transitions with risers or reverse effects.

Make sure your 808s hit clean, and that your percussion still grooves under the bass.
Afro Drill is all about balance — warm melodies, hard drums, and emotional depth.

Afro Drill Artists to Inspire You

Here are some francophone and anglophone Afro Drill artists you can study for reference and inspiration:

🇫🇷 Francophone Artists

• Ziak — French rapper known for his dark, masked drill aesthetic.
• Himra — Ivorian artist bringing a unique twist with his “Nouchi hardcore” drill style.
• 667 Collective — French collective experimenting with Drill-inspired beats and Afro influences.

🇬🇧 Anglophone Artists

• Jay Bahd — Ghanaian artist representing the new wave of Afro Drill (Kumerica movement).
• Yaw Tog — Another Ghanaian pioneer who helped popularize Afro Drill globally.
• Blanco — UK-Angolan rapper fusing UK Drill with Afro swing melodies.
• M24, Digga D, M1llionz — British artists blending street energy with melodic flows.

Final Thoughts

With Afroplug loops and the Shattayard Plugin, you can bring the Afro Drill sound to life — a genre that connects Africa, Europe, and the UK through rhythm and emotion.

Whether you’re aiming for street anthems or soulful hits, Afro Drill is your canvas to tell real stories through sound.

Minimal. Powerful. Global.
Explore the future of Afro Drill at Afroplug.com