TRACING ITS ROOTS OF TRAP MUSIC

Trap music, a sound that's defining the current soundscape, has deep roots in the Southeastern United States. While its origins can be traced back to the 1980s, it was in the latter half of the 20th century that trap truly began to rise. Influenced by the sounds of hip-hop, gangsta rap, and instrumental music, early trap focused on dark, gritty bea