At the forefront of innovation was hip hop, continuing to pioneer sounds and techniques that push creativity forward. Some of 2018\u2019s most distinctive production trends are reflected in sounds from\u00a0Splice\u2019s library,<\/a>\u00a0which were heard in songs from legacy acts like Eminem and Lil Wayne, all the way to breakout stars such as Gunna and Lil Baby. In this article, let\u2019s break down some of the musical trends we heard in 2018.<\/p>\n One of the top downloaded sounds on Splice was this melodic loop<\/a> from CAPSUN ProAudio.<\/a> Minor melodies are a staple of trap music, and incorporating real instruments like piano and bells was one of hip hop\u2019s most recurring trends last year.<\/p>\n Another example of a popular loop on Splice fitting this trend was this eerie sample<\/a> from Loopmasters<\/a>, which found itself sampled in a number of tracks that topped the charts, including:<\/p>\n \u201cGucci Flip Flops\u201d by Bhad Babie<\/strong><\/p>\nMinor and vintage-sounding keys<\/h2>\n