T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and many more brought in a new urban sound that is now competing with America's loudest street voice known as hip hop. Read this series now!
"Trap Beats and Rhymes: The Explosive Emergence of Trap Music"*** Author of "Rapper's Delight" essay currently archived at the Library of Congress ****** Guest speaker of BBC2 Radio "Rapper's Delight 40th Anniversary" by DJ Trevor Nelson - September 2019 ***Dive deep into the electrifying world of trap music with Eric Reese's "The History of Trap". Born from the gritty corners of Southern U.S. cities, trap has transformed from a subgenre of hip-hop into a cultural phenomenon reverberating across the globe.Follow the journey from the tough streets of Atlanta, where producers like DJ Toomp and Shawty Redd defined the early trap sound, to its mainstream breakthrough with artists like T.I. and Gucci Mane. Discover the unique blend of vivid storytelling, aggressive beats, and synth-heavy melodies that have propelled trap music to the forefront of the hip-hop scene.More than just a musical genre, Reese uncovers how trap is a reflection of life in some of America's toughest neighborhoods, with themes of struggle, ambition, and hustle echoing throughout its lyrical landscape.In this captivating guide, delve into: