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Trap Metal is a fairly new genre popularized by famous artist "XXXTENTACION", mixing the two genres of Trap and Metal. Although it is sometimes mistaken for "Rap Metal" or "Screamo Rap", Trap Metal is a very different style genre. Unlike "Rap Metal" the vocals are derived from Metal and the instrumentals come from what some have come to call Trap. (a sub-genre of Rap which is more modern and includes more bass)  Trap Metal often sounds slightly distorted, with very harsh vocals, normally comparable to those of Screamo music, but it varies in style depending on the artist.

 

[ Here is a list of popular Trap Metal artists that I believe to be the best, and some info about the artists ] 

1. XXXTENTACION (RIP)        :       Very popular artist, known for his versatility, popularized the genre of Trap Metal, and opened the door for new upcoming artists.

2. SCARLXRD        :           British artist, formerly known for his presence on Youtube, turned to hardcore, mask-wearing musician with a unique style.

3. CITY MORGUE aka ZILLAKAMI & SOSMULA        :       Viral underground duo from New York known for their extremely hardcore music videos. (Although claiming to not be "Trap Metal", I will still include them on this list)

4. UNDEAD PAPI       :       Underground talent from Wisconsin, alike "XXXTENTACION", very versatile as well. Mainly known for his unique raspy growl-like vocals.

5. CAMERONAZI & $UBJECTZ      :       Duo from New York that is gaining popularity for their crazy "moshpit-like" style. 

6.  TANK HEAD 666     :        "Members Only" artist, "Tank Head 666" brings a whole new style of Trap Metal to the table. Known for his crazy performances and hardcore tracks.

7.  CRAIG XEN         :         Also belonging to the group "Members Only",  Craig Xen is a Florida artist who has worked with artists such as "XXXTENTACION", "TANK HEAD 666", and more

8. KAMIYADA         :         Known for his intense single "Damage Critical" where he goes completely NUTS.   

9. SYBYR        :          Peculiar musician from Maryland, mainly known for going missing for months and his absurd music.

10. PRXJEK        :         Ear throbbing artist from Florida, mainly known for making Trap Metal songs so intense and loud that they are now known as "Ear Rape".

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Another super underground artists are MIMI BARKS  

and MSHAA

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsHwGIo0SdU

 

MSHAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW92i4Le4Dg

 

the second one, if your check the whole album is even more industrial metal than trap,  maybe even influenced by Ministry, marilyn manson, skinny puppy or GGFH  :D

in such a strange way modern music is going now...

 

 

 

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The only hip-hop I'm really into is like Common, Mos Def, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Fugees, Biggie, Wu-tang...

Trap is not my thing. Matter of fact most modern hip-hop and rap is not my thing. It's like directly opposite to what I like about music. Older stuff is good (Black on Both Sides is the best hip-hop album of all time) but it's generally something that I have to be in the mood for and oftentimes I'm not into it. I don't think that there has been a rap or hip-hop single I've liked in years, especially now that everything is a bunch of kids mumbling shit like  "BIH SEE MUH DIH, BIH SUH MUH DIH" and they all sound like they're nodding off on opiates or just really, really drunk. The clever wordplay or artists like Common & Mos Def is no longer there, neither is the turntablism, it's just very low talent individuals mumbling over looped beats made on a computer. Technology has taken everything that was original and cool about hip hop, out of it and left a commercialized product called "rap" in it's wake and it's honestly kind of a bummer.

So I don't think that "trap metal" would be something that I'd be into whatsoever.

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