Trap is a musical genre that has become popular in recent years, especially among young people.
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It is a style characterized by the use of electronic beats and the com-
bination of instruments such as synthesizer and drum machine. The
lyrics focus on topics such as money, drugs and sex, in an urban and
street context.
Among the best known singers and artists in this genre are Central Cee,
Plaiboy Carti, 21 Sauvage, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, among others. It is
important to note that trap has evolved over the years, giving rise to
sub-genres such as Latin trap, which fuses elements of hip-hop with La-
tin music, and has managed to break language barriers and reach a wider
audience.
ORIGINS
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Trap is a musical genre that has its origins in the 1990s
in the southern United States, specifically in Atlanta
(Georgia). It developed from a combination of influences
from hip-hop, rap, crunk and electronic music.
The term “trap” comes from the slang used in Atlanta’s
urban communities, where “trap” refers to places where
illegal drugs are sold and consumed. Trap music emerged
as an artistic expression that portrayed the reality of
the streets, violence, poverty and life in the slums.
One of the first exponents of trap was rapper and music
producer T.I. with his album “Trap Muzik” released in 2003.
This album helped popularize the genre and set the so-
nic foundation for trap, including heavy beats, dark syn-
thesizers and lyrics about life on the streets.
As trap developed, artists such as Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy and Waka Flocka Flame beca-
me prominent figures in the genre, bringing their music to a wider audience. These artists
used electronic beats, deep bass and lyrics loaded with violence, drugs and the flaunting
of wealth.
In the 2010s, trap experienced an explosion of popularity worldwide thanks to artists such
as Future, Migos and Rae Sremmurd, who fused trap with elements of pop and mainstream
rap, achieving a more accessible and commercial sound.
Trap also spread to Latin Ame-
rica, especially in countries
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such as Puerto Rico and the
Dominican Republic, where ar-
tists such as Daddy Yankee
and Don Omar fused reggaeton
with elements of trap, creating
what is known as “Latin trap”.
Today, trap continues to
evolve and diversify, merging
with other genres and experi-
menting with new styles and
sounds. It has gained enor-
mous popularity in the music
industry, and its influences
can be found in the music of ar-
tists from different genres and
styles around the world.
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OF TRAP
TRAVIS
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Who is Travis Scott?
Jacques Webster, Jr., be-
tter known by his stage
name Travis Scott (former-
ly stylized as Travi Scott),
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is a rapper, singer and hip
hop producer. He was born
on April 30, 1992 in Hous-
ton, Texas, United States.
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Travis Scott, whose real name is Jacques Webster, is an American rapper, producer and designer
born April 30, 1992 in Houston, Texas. He began his career in music in the early 2010s, releasing mixta-
pes and collaborating with artists such as Kanye West and Jay-Z. His style combines trap, experi-
mental rap and electronic music, which has allowed him to stand out in the modern hip-hop scene.
His debut album, Rodeo (2015), catapulted him to stardom, with hits like “Antidote.” It was fo-
llowed by albums such as Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) and Astroworld (2018), the latter
critically acclaimed and featuring big hits such as “SICKO MODE”. In addition to his music, Travis
Scott has dabbled in fashion design, collaborating with brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton,
and has created his own festival, Astroworld Festival. He is also known for his relationship with
model Kylie Jenner, with whom he has a daughter.
Travis Scott has been a reference in the fusion of music and pop culture, and his
influence extends to social networks, fashion and video game culture, with vir-
tual events such as the Fortnite concert in 2020.
SICKO
SICKOMODE
MODE
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Travis Scott’s best album is a sub-
jective topic, but many critics and
fans agree that his “Astroworld”
(2018) is his masterpiece. This album
marked a before and after in Travis’
career, cementing him as one of the
most innovative and popular artists
of his generation.
As of my November 2024 cut-off
date, Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE”
has surpassed 2.5 billion plays on
Spotify. This figure makes it one of
the most listened to songs on the
platform. On YouTube, the song’s
music video has also accumulated
more than 1.5 billion views.
