How a global crisis, drift racing and Memphis hip-hop gave us phonk – the music of the TikTok generation
- Written by: Andy Ward, Senior Lecturer in Music, School of Business and Creative Industries, University of the Sunshine Coast
ShutterstockWhat’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 you’re on TikTok, awkwardly played over a Peaky Blinders or Jordan Peterson clip that has snuck into...