Head to Head – Trap vs. Brooklyn Drill
Head to Head - Trap vs. Brooklyn Drill
Episode #7
Episode Format: Head to Head
Intro: In this Head to Head we will be discussing the differences and similarities between the hip hop subgenres of trap and Brooklyn drill.
Segment 1: Bass
- Played legato
Segment 2: Time signature
- 4/4, or common time
Segment 3: Key
- Drill’s darker sound uses minor keys
- Trap production is more varied, can be major or minor
Segment 4: Location
- Drill - London producers, center in U.S. is NY/Brooklyn
- Trap - Mainly Atlanta, but all over the country
Segment 5: Lyrics
- Themes reflecting crime and gangs, based on inner city life
Segment 6: Instrumentation
- Both have the same core sounds (drums, bass)
- Drill uses less autotune
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