The albums that define
trap metal.
Our picks for where to start with trap metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The trap metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
XXXTentacion
17
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending introspective lyrics with minimalist production and haunting melodies.
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XXXTentacion
Skins
A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production.
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$uicideboy$
I Want to Die in New Orleans
A chaotic blend of raw emotion and gritty production that captures the struggle of modern life.
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$uicideboy$
Long Term Effects of Suffering
A raw exploration of pain and existential dread over gritty beats and haunting melodies.
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6ix9ine
Day69: Graduation Day
Explosive beats and aggressive flows collide in a chaotic yet compelling showcase of modern hip-hop bravado.
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6ix9ine
Dummy Boy
A chaotic blend of aggressive beats and brash lyrics that embody a punk-infused take on modern hip-hop.
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Denzel Curry
Imperial
A raw and introspective blend of Southern hip-hop, punk influences, and emotional delivery that captures the struggles of youth.
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Denzel Curry
King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2
A relentless barrage of aggressive beats and introspective lyrics that encapsulates Southern hip-hop's raw energy and cultural depth.
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OG Maco
Blvk Phil Collins
A raw fusion of aggressive beats and introspective lyrics that captures the chaotic spirit of modern hip-hop.
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