Posts Tagged ‘trap music’
Jeezy challenges fellow trap music legend T.I. to Verzuz battle
Two legends of trap music could be the next to face off in a Verzuz battle. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, Jeezy became a trending topic on social media after…
Read MoreWhy do so many rappers rap about Sheriff Victor Hill?
Sheriff Victor Hill is well-loved by the residents of Clayton County, Georgia, feared by criminals and even respected by major rap artists. The name Victor Hill is routinely mentioned in…
Read MoreT.I. to teach class on the business of trap music at Atlanta HBCU
Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative…
Read MoreDrumma Boy answers the call for activism in music with new song ‘Burn’
Drumma Boy helped to craft the sound of Trap music. The Memphis-raise, Atlanta-based producer has created sounds for artists such as Rick Ross, Migos, 2 Chainz, and Waka Flocka to…
Read More‘Sadity trap’ artist Kali Cass says she’s riding a new wave in hip-hop
Hip-hop artist and Atlanta native Kali Cass stopped by rolling out studios to discuss her blossoming career, shed light on what she calls her style of “sadity trap” music and…
Read MoreT.I., Trap Music Museum bring Cardi B, Nicki Minaj together in new exhibit
T.I. and the Trap Music Museum may have found a way to bring Cardi B and Nicki Minaj together. On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, the Atlanta-based museum revealed an installation…
Read MoreInside T.I.’s Lil Trap Music Museum at the BET Experience
The Trap Music Museum took its show on the road and made its way to the BET Experience in Los Angeles. Here is an inside look at the installations, which…
Read MoreRapper Y2 reveals how his fearless instinct landed him a deal with Sony Music
Y2, who recently signed to Sony Music, has built an impressive resume as a rapper, songwriter and producer. He has written songs for popular artists, such as Rihanna, Dr. Dre, Gucci…
Read MoreRapper Y2 on Jimi Hendrix influence, trap music and latest project, ‘Y’
Los Angeles-based rapper Y2 is one of Sony Music’s newest artists. Y2 stopped by rolling out studios to discuss his college tour, his authentic sound and how his latest project…
Read MoreKodak Black’s art removed from T.I.’s Trap Music Museum
Kodak Black continues to experience a backlash following his comments about Lauren London following the death of her significant other, Nipsey Hussle. On April 8, Kodak Black-inspired artwork was removed…
Read MoreB-boy street dancer Freaky Day reveals the art of the hustle
Freaky Day is a raw b-boy from the Bronx, New York, who’s made a living break dancing on the streets of New York City. Growing up, he had to hustle to…
Read MoreGucci Mane, Migos, Young Dolph and more bring trap holiday cheer to Atlanta
Gucci Mane’s influence on the trap music genre can never be denied. More than 13 years after his debut album Trap House was released, the sound and style crafted by…
Read More21 Savage reveals why his album release party was at a ‘crack motel’
21 Savage gave his fans and listeners a unique experience for the release of his album, I Am > I Was (I am greater than I was). Shortly after 7…
Read More21 Savage reveals the horrors of trap life in ‘Motel 21’ art exhibit
21 Savage recently announced the opening of “Motel 21,” an interactive experience to coincide with the release of his new album, I Am > I Was. Outside Motel 21, an aura…
Read MoreFrom Pusha T to The Internet, trapsters, hippies and nerds collide at Afropunk
Afropunk festival featured an array of Black youth who used fashion, style, art and music to share their voice and creativity. From “queer chic” to the hard-edged style of street…
Read MoreHow T.I.’s Trap Music Museum turns pain into art
Inside a small warehouse on the Westside of Atlanta in the neighborhood known as The Bluff, the trap exists. But unlike the drug traps that were common in The Bluff…
Read MoreTrap-pop artist brings a new style to the music game
Name: Janine The Machine Talent: Songwriter, artist City: Atlanta Genre: This up-and-coming artist continues to bring a different style to the music industry. Her unique sound translates to a blend of trap and…
Read MoreZaytoven talks Gucci Mane, Trap music, and breaks down new album ‘Trap Holizay’
On the latest episode of the “Live Album Review,” Zaytoven sits down with rolling out to discuss his new album, Gucci Mane, and the past and future of Trap music.…
Read MoreDid Young Thug and Future really get tattoos of this?
Young Thug and Future’s close bond is more than skin deep. Literally. The popular trap rappers actually tattooed their names on one another. In a short series featured on the music…
Read MoreTrap Du Soleil features flying strippers, animals for YFN Lucci’s birthday
What happens when you mix Cirque Du Soleil with Atlanta’s trap music culture? YFN Lucci decided to find out with an elaborate birthday party which was aptly called, Trap Du…
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