The Roland Tr-808 was first introduced in 1980 as a drum machine to help studio musicians record demos without needing an actual drummer. They never could have imagined that only years later, it would become ubiquitous in all studios as a music making tool that would remain in the spotlight for 30 years (and it's still going!). In the age of laptop music and VSTs, there is a … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Summer Trap Playlist
Back in May we unveiled our wavey and melodic Future Summer playlist, a breezy compilation that infiltrated beach parties and tropical cruises around the world with feel-good vibes and future bass freshness. In June, we helped hip-hop heads of all demographics "keep it one hunnid" with our massive Summer Rap playlist, a 50-track collection of hip-hop ranging from turnt-up to … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Hot Damage – Old Faithful (VIP Edit)
We've got a special treat for you guys today from newcomers Hot Damage. They've decided to drop their massive 100bpm remix of "Be Faithful" and are giving it away free to Run The Trap readers first. This song has already been getting support from the likes of Diplo, Steve Aoki, Party Favor, and TWRK. If these guys can keep pumping out bangers like this one, they'll become a … [Read more...]
Major Lazer & Sean Paul – Come On To Me (TWRK & Lexxmatiq Remix)
If you tuned into Benzi's Diplo and Friends mix on Saturday, then you got the first listen of TWRK's and Lexxmatiq's newest remix. The day after the mix aired, the duo uploaded their official Major Lazer and Sean Paul remix to their Soundcloud. The remix contains elements from moombahton, twerk music, and trap music as well as some excellently chopped up vocals that TWRK are … [Read more...]
Benzi – Diplo & Friends Mix
Let me tell you something, DJ Benzi knows how to make a mix. He's known for the world famous Girl Trapz mixes, being the top dog at Get Right Records, and him being the resident DJ for Diplo on his Diplo & Friends show on BBC Radio 1xtra should tell you everything you need to know. This week's mix provided by Benzi dubbed Get Right Radio (Summer 2014 Edition), is packed … [Read more...]
Trippy Turtle – Trippy’s Theme (Official Music Video) + TWRK Remix
Everyone's favorite turtle is back with his first ever official music video choosing to do it for his single "Trippy's Theme". The video starts with Trippy Turtle entering the club where he runs into RiFF RaFF counting stacks of cash. He then proceeds to FOFOFADI Foods where he purchase a ton of lettuce. Upon returning to the club he throws the lettuce in the air which … [Read more...]
Benzi – Live w/ Sway in The Morning Mix
BENZI, the father of the infamous GIRLTRAPZ series and one half of the duo TWRK, was on XM's Shade45 with Sway In The Morning and laid down an absolutely bangin' half hour set featuring a new TWRK remix of Jason Derulo & Snoop Dogg's Wiggle and a grip of Benzi/TWRK tracks with just a hint of West Coast flavor (RIP Pac and Nate, all doggs go to heaven) to get your Saturday … [Read more...]
TWRK – Vol. 4 Mix Diplo & Friends Edition
Last night Diplo and Friends was on fire and TWRK was at the helm for the first hour of programming. They premiered the 4th volume of their mix series and it's every bit as good as the others. The mix is full of booty shaking anthems and bass music that'll make you move. TWRK used songs from Diplo, Mr. Carmack, Skrillex, and plenty of others to ensure you enjoy yourself … [Read more...]
