Tracing the Roots of Trap Music

Trap music, a sound that's shaping the current soundscape, has deep roots in the Southern United States. While its origins can be traced back to the 1980s, it was in the mid-1990s that trap truly took shape. Drawing from the sounds of hip-hop, gangsta rap, and synth music, early trap focused on dark, heavy beats with simple melodies. The style, oft

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