Trap music has grown from its Southern hip-hop origins into a global sound, defined by deep 808s, crisp snares, rapid hi-hats, and atmospheric melodies. Step-by-step production methods guide creators ...

Trap music has evolved from its Southern hip-hop roots into a global force influencing pop, EDM, and beyond. Crafting professional trap beats means mastering deep 808 bass, intricate hi-hat rolls, and ...

In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: About two minutes into the song, "Y'all Scared," ...

Trap is hotter than ever. From Georgia natives 21 Savage and Lil Baby to St. Louis squabbler Sexyy Red (whose braggy “Pound Town” brought the trap energy to a new generation on TikTok), the music has ...

Last week, both Gucci Mane and T.I. have both staked their claim as inventors of trap music. And rightfully so, both are innovators of the subgenre. Tip claims the music started with his 2003 album ...

The Birth of Trap Music’ chronicles the rise and tension of trap music, a subgenre of rap created in Atlanta and rooted in lyrics about drug dealing (aka “trapping”).