Trap
Trap is a prominent subgenre of hip-hop originating from the Southern US, specifically Atlanta, defined by its heavy use of 808 sub-bass, rapid-fire triplet hi-hat patterns, and crisp, layered snares. It features dark, atmospheric synth melodies and auto-tuned vocal performances that blend melodic hooks with aggressive, rhythmic rap flows.
Origin: Southern United States, primarily Atlanta, Georgia.
Era: 1990s to present, with mainstream global dominance peaking in the 2010s.
