TRACING THE ROOTS OF TRAP MUSIC

Trap music, a sound that's dominating the current soundscape, has deep roots in the American South United States. While its genesis can be traced back to the early 2000s, it was in the mid-1990s that trap truly emerged. Influenced by the sounds of here hip-hop, gangsta rap, and synth music, early trap emphasized dark, gritty beats with simple melod