# Trap — Genre

> Modern southern hip-hop subgenre. 808s, hi-hats, atmospheric.

## Defining elements

- 808 sub-bass + drum machine
- Rapid hi-hats (often triplet rolls)
- Mid-tempo (130-150 BPM with doubled feel)
- Atmospheric synths / pads
- Auto-tune singing common
- 4/4 time

## Sub-types

- **Atlanta trap** — origin (Future, Migos, Young Thug)
- **Pop trap** — radio-friendly (Travis Scott, Post Malone)
- **Drill trap** — aggressive (Pop Smoke)
- **Cloud trap** — atmospheric (Travis Scott, Drake)
- **Latin trap** — Spanish (Bad Bunny, Anuel AA)

## Typical instrumentation

808 sub-bass + drum machine (kick, snare, hi-hats) + atmospheric synth pads + vocal (rap or sung)

## Production characteristics

- 808 prominent (felt physically)
- Hi-hat rolls (16th notes, 32nd notes)
- Reverb-heavy atmosphere
- Auto-tune on vocals
- Sparse arrangement

## Lyrics direction

- Lifestyle, success
- Specific brands
- Romance / heartbreak (modern trap)
- Repetitive hooks
- Often less narrative than classic rap
- Flow over deep lyrics

## For Suno

```
[Style: modern trap, 140 BPM (with doubled hi-hat feel), G minor, 
808 sub bass + drum machine + rapid hi-hat rolls + atmospheric synth pad + 
male auto-tuned vocals, dark atmosphere]
```

## Examples

- Travis Scott, Future, Drake, Post Malone, Lil Baby
- Pioneers: Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy

## Avoid

- Live drums (use programmed)
- No 808 (defeats genre)
- Bright major key
- Live instrumentation throughout
