Tracing its Roots of Trap Music

Trap music, a sound that's dominating the current soundscape, has powerful roots in the Southeastern United States. While its origins can be traced back to the late 1970s, it was in the latter half of the 20th century that trap truly took shape. Influenced by the sounds of hip-hop, gangsta rap, and synth music, early trap emphasized dark, heavy bea

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