When did the word trap first appear in hip-hop lyrics?
The word trap first appeared in hip-hop lyrics in 1991 to describe a place where drugs were sold. By 1999, producers in Atlanta began crafting a sound that matched this gritty reality.
Questions about Trap music
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What instruments define the sound of Trap music?
Producers utilize synthesized drums and Roland TR-808 drum machines to create simple yet rhythmic patterns with deep frequencies. Hi-hat patterns often run at double-time or triple-speed while snare drums remain crisp and grimy atop the mix.
Who produced the modern sound of Trap music between 2010 and 2011?
Lex Luger rose to prominence by producing over 200 songs between 2010 and 2011. His work on Waka Flocka Flame's album Flockaveli helped popularize the modern sound and he cofounded the prolific hip-hop production team known as 808 Mafia.
Which song cemented Trap music within mainstream pop culture in 2013?
Katy Perry released Dark Horse featuring Juicy J which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2013. The song cemented the genre's place within mainstream pop culture alongside other hits like Trap Queen and Bad and Boujee.
When did Spain emerge as a producer of its own version of Trap music?
Spain emerged as the first Spanish-speaking country to produce its own version of trap music through the group PXXR GVNG formed by Yung Beef, Kaydy Cain, Khaled, and producer Steve Lean. A remix of Cardi B's Bodak Yellow released on the 18th of August 2017 featured rapping in Spanish and fused with Reggaeton rhythms.