Sub-movements within hip-hop happen all the time and at least once year, one of them really takes off. Of all the recent movements, none has been more fun or entertaining than trap. Trap is a genre that emerged out of the south and is arguably the most over-the-top, absurd style of hip-hip to ever catch on in the mainstream. The lyrics are often riddled with drug references and bizarre pop-culture references that can only be understood by the most savvy of listeners, each track has a distinct groove that can't be found in other styles of hip-hop, and there's a good chance you will hear a bird call, gun shot or other incomprehensible noise in every song. In short whether you love or hate it, there's no way you're forgetting a trap song once you hear it. Below is a checklist of the elements that are needed in order to make a successful trap song:
-Great flow
-Memorable, repeated hook
-A bass or synth-heavy beat with prominent snare drums
-Amusing lyrics
-Self-aware/deprecating attitude
-Impeccable swag
Here are 10 songs that I believe serve as a perfect introduction to the genre. As soon as your done listening to these tracks you'll either be a full-blown trapaholic or want to come to Massachusetts and beat the piss out of me for wasting your precious time with nonsensical rap songs. Hope you enjoy!
(I can't embed videos on this page at the moment, so I can only provide the links to watch the videos for these tracks on YouTube. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
2 Chainz-Crack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjeKltMVJs
A$AP Ferg-Let it Go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12tDb2KKHO4
A$AP Rocky-Angels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6XjVph3Y8
Danny Brown-Dope Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yewc-aTlSWU
Gucci Mane-Lemonade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Q4s_ZdvAQ
Jucy J-All I Blow is Loud http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kagjaZoBC3s
Migos-Hannah Montana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHT1EDXtxws
Riff Raff-Wetter Than Tsunami http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtd_XN6v1s
Trinidad James-All Gold Everything http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK2FqPNIT_U
Waka Flocka Flame-Word to the Wise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLFtBsz1ItM
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