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
Skins
A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production.
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XXXTentacion
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A raw blend of introspective lyricism and minimalist production that captures emotional turmoil and vulnerability.
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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
Zuu
A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop and punk energy, reflecting Denzel Curry's raw and unfiltered essence.
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Denzel Curry
Ta13oo
A visceral blend of introspective lyricism and aggressive beats that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.
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XXXTentacion
17
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending introspective lyrics with minimalist production and haunting melodies.
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XXXTentacion
A Ghetto Christmas Carol
A raw and introspective blend of lo-fi beats and haunting melodies that reflect emotional turmoil.
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XXXTentacion
Look at Me: The Album
A raw and turbulent exploration of emotion, merging elements of emo rap with experimental beats and introspective lyrics.
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XXXTentacion
Bad Vibes Forever
A raw and fragmented exploration of pain, loss, and existential dread through diverse genres and emotional vulnerability.
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XXXTentacion
Revenge
A raw and visceral blend of punk-infused hip-hop and emotional vulnerability, capturing a tumultuous inner landscape.
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XXXTentacion
ItWasntEnough
Emotional vulnerability collides with raw aggression in short, impactful bursts of SoundCloud rap and punk rock energy.
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XXXTentacion
Members Only, Vol. 2
A raw, frenetic blend of emo rap and hardcore hip-hop that captures angst and vulnerability.
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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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Denzel Curry
32 Zel/Planet Shrooms
A surreal blend of cloud rap and punk-infused energy, with introspective lyrics woven through heavy beats.
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$uicideboy$
New World Depression
A raw blend of emo rap and punk-infused aggression that captures existential despair and resilience.
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$uicideboy$
Sing Me a Lullaby, My Sweet Temptation
A raw and confessional blend of emo rap and horrorcore, pulsating with dark beats and introspective lyrics.
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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
TattleTales
A frenetic blend of trap beats and aggressive lyrics reflecting a tumultuous personal journey.
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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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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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Denzel Curry
13
Aggressive beats collide with introspective lyrics, blending Southern hip-hop and punk influences into a raw sonic experience.
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Denzel Curry
Melt My Eyez See Your Future
A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and genre-defying beats that traverse hip-hop's boundaries.
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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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Scarlxrd
Immxrtalisatixn
A chaotic blend of trap beats and metal influences, delivering raw energy and emotional intensity.
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