Latin trap

Latin trap
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins2000s–2010s, in Puerto Rico.
Typical instruments
Fusion genres
  • Trapeton
Regional scenes
  • Latin America
  • United States
  • Spain

Latin trap is a subgenre of Latin hip hop music that originated in Puerto Rico. A direct descendant of southern hip hop, and influenced by reggaeton, it gained popularity after 2007, and has since spread throughout Latin America. The trap is slang for a place where drugs are sold.[2] Latin trap is similar to mainstream trap with lyrics about life on la calle (the street), drugs, sex and violence.[2][1]

  1. ^ a b Portilla, Christina (August 23, 2017). "Latin Trap Brings New Music to Miami". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Raymer, Miles (November 20, 2012). "Who owns trap?". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.