What does the cryptic crossword clue "Daughter gets pop but not British rap/metal singer (5)" mean?

The definition is "rap/metal singer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="abbreviation for daughter") + URST (synonym="pop, as a balloon does") = DURST; definition: "rap/metal singer" The answer is DURST.

Daughter gets pop but not British rap/metal singer (5)

Independent Cryptic #11753 | 16 Down | 2024-06-11 flower

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