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

Music Credits: Provide the song title and any links used (include all)

• Dior - Pop Smoke (Instrumental)
• Big Drip - Fivio Foreign (Instrumental)

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