What is trap music? The most popular Sub-Genre of Hip Hop

Many people have alluded to trap music’s EDM variation. Others have already defined that particular subgenre in depth. It’s worth noting that the EDM sub-genre of trap is rooted from “trap music,” which is currently the most popular sub-genre of hip hop.

To grasp what trap music is, you must first comprehend what the term “trap” means. The term “trap” refers to a house (typically abandoned) from which drugs are sold. The term can be used to describe a whole block or neighbourhood where drug trafficking and/or gang violence are prevalent.

Trap music as we know it now originated in Atlanta in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The advent of the now-defunct Atlanta-based narcotics ring Black Mafia Family, commanded by Big Meech, corresponded with the rise of this genre. This group was noted for their extravagant spending and lifestyles. This less successful drug dealer led a far rougher existence. Trap music arose as a means of capturing these stories.