Trap music is a subgenre of hip hop that features hard-hitting drum sounds (typically created with or inspired by Roland drum machines) combined with regional elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the author: <\/strong>AliGotBeats<\/em> (AKA Alistair) is a London-based producer, artist, and songwriter known for his distinctive sound and global reach. A self-taught musician who blends influences from his Sardinian and English roots, he has also made a name for himself within the music production community with his standout sample work. His chart-topping packs <\/em>(FLINT TYPE BEATS,<\/a> OPIUM,<\/a> MEMPHIS TYPE BEATS,<\/a> TrapWave,<\/em><\/a> and more<\/em>) have established him as a go-to source for cutting-edge sounds in modern trap and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because every region sounds and feels unique, with different moods and BPMs, it can be hard to pin trap music down to one specific sound. What people often associate with trap is the Atlanta sound\u2014no wonder, since artists like T.I., Jeezy, and Gucci Mane played a major part in popularizing the term’s use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, then you also have producers from Memphis<\/a> like DJ Paul,<\/a> Juicy J, and DJ Spanish Fly who are seen as pioneers in making what we\u2019d call trap music today (referred to as Southern hip hop at the time). In comparison to Atlanta’s synth-driven sound, Memphis’ stylings are quite dark, featuring orchestral instruments like strings and pianos in addition to synth bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe regional subgenres of trap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n