Drift Phonk , also known as Drift , is an aesthetic based on drifting culture and Trillwave , that is primarily associated with the music genre of the same name, which originated in Russia during the Mid-Late 2010s. The music is characterized by high tempo, distorted and heavy basslines, and prominent use of 808 cowbells, often paired with distorted samples of Memphis Rap vocals.

The term ' Drift Phonk ' was birthed from two simple things: Drift and phonk. The term phonk was coined by rapper Spaceghostpurrp in the early 2010s, the term drift, on the other hand, means a continuous slow movement from one place to another.

In the late 2010s, Russian producers such as Kaito Shoma, Pharmacist and Ghostface Playa made Phonk songs that were more aggresive and less lo-fi, compared to songs of other popular Phonk artists such as DJ YUNG VAMP and DJ Smokey. Their songs got popular in Car culture, and were used in compilations of drifting cars, causing this subgenre to be dubbed Drift Phonk . Some of the notable Drift Phonk songs that were made during this time are: Pharmacist - North Memphis , Kaito Shoma - Scary Garry & Ghostface Playa - Let You Know .

In 2021, Artists such as Kordhell and LXNGVX were combining Drift Phonk with House music, this new sound will later be called Phonk House, otherwise known as Drift House.

By 2023, Drift Phonk and Drift House were no longer popular, because of the rise of Funk Bruxaria.

Most of Drift Phonk 's aesthetic is in the cover arts that are used. Even though the type of cover arts used for Drift Phonk songs varry, they usually include skulls and/or cars in the cover art.

Visually, Drift Phonk takes inspiration from aethetics such as: Racing , Horrorcore and sometimes even Trillwave and Animecore .

Phonk House, also known as Drift House, is a fusion genre of Phonk (usually Drift Phonk ) and House music. It features EDM drums. It was popularized by PlayaPhonk, KSLV NOH and KORDHELL.