Snap music

Snap music
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 2000s, Bankhead, Atlanta, United States
Typical instruments
Derivative formsTrap
Fusion genres
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Snap music (also known as ringtone rap or snap rap) is a subgenre of hip hop music that was formed in the early 2000s in the southern United States. It is derived from crunk.[2] Instruments commonly use in the genre include an 808 bass drum, hi-hat, bass, snapping, a main groove and a vocal track.[3] Popular snap artists include D4L, Dem Franchize Boys and K-Rab.


References

  1. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (December 11, 2009). "Gucci Mane, No Holds Barred". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2019-06-09.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ↑ Sanneh, Kelefa (January 12, 2006). "'Laffy Taffy': So Light, So Sugary, So Downloadable". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ Vibe Jun 2006, "Oh Snap!"