How is it different from reggaeton?

Trap uses a slower (~140 BPM half-time) beat with deep 808s, while reggaeton uses dembow (~95 BPM) and Caribbean percussion.

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What is Latin trap?

Trap hip-hop sung in Spanish, with 808 production, fast hi-hats and urban themes.

Explanation

Latin trap took the 2010s Atlanta trap (T.I., Gucci Mane, Future) and added Spanish vocals. Pioneers were Bad Bunny, Anuel AA, Bryant Myers and Ozuna in Puerto Rico, later reaching Spain with Yung Beef and Argentina with Duki and Bizarrap.

Examples

Bizarrap & Duki - BZRP Music Sessions #50
Bad Bunny - Soy Peor
Anuel AA - China

Frequently asked

How is it different from reggaeton?
Trap uses a slower (~140 BPM half-time) beat with deep 808s, while reggaeton uses dembow (~95 BPM) and Caribbean percussion.

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