: His 2019 singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior" were pivotal in making the aggressive drill sound viable for mainstream radio and clubs.

: 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".

Pop Smoke’s dominance was defined by several signature elements that set him apart from his peers: