The albums that define
trap music.
Our picks for where to start with trap music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top trap music artists
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The trap music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Lil Wayne
Trust Fund Babies
A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop and trap, characterized by playful wordplay and infectious rhythms.
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Lil Wayne
Like Father, Like Son
A vibrant mix of Southern bounce and hard-hitting rhymes, seamlessly blending familial themes with street narratives.
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Drake
Some Sexy Songs 4 U
A sultry blend of R&B grooves and pop-infused beats that explores themes of love, longing, and modern romance.
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Drake
Her Loss
A collaborative exploration of braggadocio and vulnerability wrapped in sleek production and catchy hooks.
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Future
Honest
A blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric beats that define the emotional landscape of modern trap music.
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Future
56 Nights
A vibrant tapestry of trap beats and melodic flows that encapsulates the urgency and hustle of Atlanta's rap scene.
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Wiz Khalifa
2009
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and laid-back beats that encapsulate the essence of contemporary hip-hop culture.
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Wiz Khalifa
Cabin Fever 3
Vibrant trap beats blend effortlessly with Wiz Khalifa's laid-back flow, creating an inviting soundscape for introspection and celebration.
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Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday
This album highlights Nicki Minaj's ability to seamlessly merge catchy pop elements with sharp rap verses, making it accessible for new listeners. It introduces key themes in her work, such as empowerment and self-expression through a diverse range of tracks.
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Nicki Minaj
Playtime Is Over
An audacious blend of playful wordplay and fierce confidence over infectious beats characterizes this early mixtape from Nicki Minaj.
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Gucci Mane
BAYTL
A gritty blend of hypnotic beats and braggadocious rhymes, embodying the essence of trap music's rise in the early 2010s.
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Gucci Mane
Brick Factory 3
A gritty exploration of street life, marked by hard-hitting beats and Gucci's distinctive flow.
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Flo Rida
My House
A euphoric blend of dance-pop and hip-hop, brimming with infectious hooks and energetic beats designed for celebration.
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Flo Rida
R.O.O.T.S.
A high-energy blend of pop rap and dance beats that propels listeners onto the dance floor with infectious hooks.
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T.I.
King
A bold and confident blend of trap beats and Southern swagger that showcases T.I.'s lyrical prowess and street narratives.
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T.I.
T.I. vs. T.I.P.
A compelling clash of introspective storytelling and braggadocio, embodying the duality of street life and fame.
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Sfera Ebbasta
Rockstar
A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that captures the zeitgeist of contemporary Italian hip-hop.
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Lil Peep
Goth Angel Sinner
A haunting blend of emo rap and melodic pop-punk that captures the fragility of youth and love.
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Lil Peep
Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1
A haunting blend of emo rap and alternative rock, layered with introspective lyrics and lo-fi production.
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$uicideboy$
I Want to Die in New Orleans
This album captures the essence of $uicideboy$, blending dark themes with diverse production styles. It's accessible yet impactful, setting the tone for what lies ahead in their discography.
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$uicideboy$
Long Term Effects of Suffering
A dark, raw exploration of pain and existential dread delivered through gritty beats and hauntingly introspective lyrics.
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Post Malone
August 26th
A laid-back blend of cloud rap and contemporary R&B, infused with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks.
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Post Malone
F-1 Trillion
A genre-blurring exploration of vulnerability and resilience, melding trap beats with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
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Kodak Black
When I Was Dead
A raw exploration of vulnerability and resilience wrapped in Kodak Black's signature blend of Southern hip-hop and trap beats.
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Where trap music landed in each era.