Detroit Trap

Detroit Trap is a subgenre of hip-hop characterized by its heavy, synthesized beats, often accompanied by haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. Emerging in the mid-2010s, Detroit Trap drew inspiration from Southern trap and Chicago drill, but infused with a unique Midwestern grit and raw energy. The genre's early popularity was fueled by its raw, DIY ethos and the city's own brand of streetwise swagger. Detroit Trap vocals are often marked by a blend of smooth, melodic flows and aggressive, confrontational delivery. The genre's cultural significance lies in its authentic portrayal of life in Detroit's inner city, addressing themes of poverty, violence, and resilience. Detroit Trap is distinct from other trap styles due to its emphasis on melodic production and a blend of dark, introspective lyrics with moments of triumphant, anthemic flair.

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Benefits (feat. Tee Grizzley)
Single - Released November 14, 2024

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42 Dugg
Baby Smoove
Babyface Ray
Cash Kidd
Damedot
Drego
Drego & Beno
FWC Big Key
HoodRich Pablo Juan
Icewear Vezzo
Lando Bando
Lud Foe
Payroll Giovanni
Payroll Giovanni & Cardo
Peezy
RJ Lamont
Sada Baby
ShooterGang Kony
Tay B
Tee Grizzley
42 Dugg
Tee Grizzley
Babyface Ray
Baby Smoove
Peezy
Icewear Vezzo
Sada Baby
Cash Kidd
ShooterGang Kony
Tay B
HoodRich Pablo Juan
Damedot
Lud Foe
Payroll Giovanni
Drego & Beno
FWC Big Key
Drego
RJ Lamont
Lando Bando
Payroll Giovanni & Cardo