trap
what it is
Trap music is a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the Southern United States. The term trap is derived from Atlanta slang referring to a trap house, a location associated with drug distribution. Early lyrical references to the trap environment appeared in the early 1990s, while the production style associated with modern trap began to take shape toward the end of that decade.
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level 1 · mainstream
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level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is trap?
Trap music is a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the Southern United States. The term trap is derived from Atlanta slang referring to a trap house, a location associated with drug distribution. Early lyrical references to the trap environment appeared in the early 1990s, while the production style associated with modern trap began to take shape toward the end of that decade.
What are good trap albums to start with?
Try 333 by Bladee, Sweetener by Ariana Grande, After Me by SoFaygo, and Wake Up Lucki by Lucki.
Who are some women making trap?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/trap/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making trap, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19