Trap music's roots are undoubtedly bred in hip-hop. Taking rap culture's diverse artistic potential to the electronic spectrum, trap music has reinvented a brand of hip-hop with a gritty 21st century flavor. The trap movement we know today wouldn't exist without hip-hop's heavy hitters, as they are without question, the core influences for trap producers in today's … [Read more...]
Rick Ross – Nobody (ft. French Montana & Puff Daddy) + Mastermind Album Stream
Maybach Music Group 'bawse' Rick Ross is set to have his sixth studio album, Mastermind, released March 4th by Maybach Music Group, Slip-n-Slide Records, and Def Jam Recordings. The album includes features from Jay-Z, Jeezy, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Diddy, and more. The album was executive produced by Rick Ross and co-produced by … [Read more...]
Skizzy Mars – All Say [Free Download]
"She say she loves me, she don't know what love means. That's what they all say." New York independent rapper, Skizzy Mars, releases a chill, vibey hip-hop original, titled All Say. Skizzy rarely disappoints and this song follows suit. It comes only days apart from his previous release, Numb. Production on the track was handled by Michael Keenan. The beat progresses nicely … [Read more...]
Schoolboy Q – Oxymoron [Album]
Schoolboy Q releases his third studio album through Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records, titled Oxymoron. Albeit his studio album, this marks his first released through a major label - Congrats to Schoolboy. Its a 15-track album (Deluxe Edition features 18) with features from Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, BJ The Chicago Kid, Tyler the Creator, Raekwon and … [Read more...]
RiFF RAFF – How To Be The Man (Prod. by DJ Mustard)
RiFF RAFF, aka Jody Highroller, releases "How To Be The Man", the first single from his upcoming "NEON iCON" album, due out in January through Diplo's Mad Decent Label. With 'Mustard on the beat' providing a catchy instrumental, RiFF RAFF unleashes his unconventional flow and silly rhymes. DJ Mustard's beat is killer, filled with high pitched synths and an incredible bass drop … [Read more...]
Waka Flocka Releases More Details Surrounding EDM Album
With the immeasurable momentum and commercialization dance music has experienced in the last few years, it only seems fitting that eventually genres would begin to collide, and freshly creative sounds would surely emerge from the woodwork. Hip-hop and dance music have begun a steamy love affair, and their trap music love child, has had an absolutely amazing year as a result. … [Read more...]
Duelle- Colorblind EP
Here at Run The Trap, we are always looking to catch the freshest up-and-coming sounds. We are always interested in hearing the next big thing, and ultimately we want to bring those sounds to you. That is what we are all about, ya dig? So when we heard Duelle's new EP Colorblind, we had to pass it along. Duelle is an up-and-coming DJ duo of two sisters who are all … [Read more...]
Chance The Rapper Social Experiment Tour 2013
Hailing from our home base in Chicago, IL, Chance The Rapper has been taking over the hip hop world in only this past two years alone. Throughout 2013, Chance has been busting through the barriers of what listeners have been settling for in terms of what's edgy. No longer can we look at artists like Tyler the Creator and think, "Hey, this guy is really raising the bar with this … [Read more...]
