Producers and DJs are always trying to push the envelope, trying to come up with creative, fresh new ways to put out music and expand their reach. And we at Run The Trap have mad love for that. There is nothing better than two of your favorites tackling a track together, or ripping apart a stage while your mind is being blown by their collective awesomeness. So myself, David … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Shambhala Music Festival 2013 Recap
The Village Stage cc: Leah Gair Photography It was a Saturday night in August on the Salmo River Ranch, Datsik had just finished his set and got on the microphone. "How many of you have been to Shambhala before?" he questioned the crowd. Almost the entire crowd erupted and cheered. "You see?" he asked, "once you come you keep coming back!" This is the perfect way to describe … [Read more...]
Aluna George – Best Be Believing (Ta-Ku Remix) + Bonus Tracks
That dude Ta-Ku never disappoints, and this time around he's coming through with the stellar club music inspired Aluna George - Best Be Believing (Ta-Ku Remix). You've got to admire Ta-Ku's ability to switch a song up, with minimal yet clean and technical drum work and sampling. Minimal production with effectiveness is an art form, and this guy's got it down to a … [Read more...]
Skrillex, Diplo, CL and G-Dragon Collaboration In The Works
It was confirmed yesterday during Diplo's Reddit AMA, that he has a collaboration in the works with Skrillex, CL, and K-pop superstar G-Dragon. Based on the recent G-Dragon collaboration with Diplo and Baauer earlier this year on a track titled 'Coup D'Etat' (only 6 million views no biggie), we can only expect something with trap music tendencies on this new collab. You … [Read more...]
Disco Bloodbath Decompression with Baauer and S-Type
Trap music figurehead Baauer just kicked off his Fall tour and in less than a week he, along with S-Type and DJ Mustard, will be making a stop in Missoula, Montana. This will be one of Montana's first "trap" shows and adds to an already stacked weekend of music. Kicking off the weekend is Disco Bloodbath, Montana's premiere Halloween music event on Saturday, followed by Disco … [Read more...]
thefaded. – One Last Time EP
Our homie thefaded. has finally dropped his One Last Time EP and I've compiled a short list of reasons why you should get yourself a copy: 1. thefaded. (1/2 of FREE DRINKZ) is one of the dopest westcoast producers in the game right now. 2. this 11 track EP is a gritty collection of irresistable bangers that are guaranteed to get your ass shaking like you're having a … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates – Dum Dee Dum Official Video + Rap Remix
Earlier in the week, the trap music trio known as Keys N Krates released a hilarious video for their hit single "Dum Dee Dum." The video features the director of the video going to different Mennonite colonies and playing the track for them. What results is a compilation of hilarious facial expressions from the Mennonites who don't quite understand what is happening. Be sure to … [Read more...]
MINT – Classic (Like This) [RTT Premiere] + Pay It Forward US Tour
That dude MINT is back with another Run The Trap premiere, and let me tell you this dude never disappoints. We're serving you up with the first track off of his forthcoming "Pay It Forward EP", M!NT - Classic (Like This). A trilled out track, with spacey synth work mixed with eerie piano keys and progressive trap music styled drums, all coming together for a track with a hazy … [Read more...]
