The sound that is sweeping the world with viral videos, dance crazes and sell out tours… Ministry of Sound presents the first dedicated Trap TV album following the success of the gigantic ‘The Sound of Dubstep’ series, which has gone on to sell over 500,000 units. Quite simply the biggest sound in bass music right now… This is The Sound of Trap!
Spawned from the depths of the southern US Hip Hop scene and often characterised by its crisp snares, repeated samples and sub-low basslines, Trap has been versed by some of the biggest rappers in the game including Kanye West, Jay Z and Rick Ross. 2012 saw the fusion of electronic music and Trap beats, with Diplo’s Mad Decent label leading the charge into the charts and beyond.
We kick off this epic release with an exclusive edit of DJ Fresh vs Diplo’s smash hit ‘Earthquake’ featuring bass legends Vato Gonzalez & Jaguar Skills. Next up is the most popular female rapper in the world… Nicki Minaj, with her stand-out track ‘Beez In The Trap’ closely followed by, Sub Focus remixed by Flosstradamus, Brillz and Baauer of ‘Harlem Shake’ fame Continuing to delve into the depths of sub-bass hits more tracks from Major Lazer ft. Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga & MysNc ‘Bubble Butt’, RL Grime ‘Shells’, and the underground smash TNGHT ‘Higher Ground’ follow. This really is an all-star collection of speaker shaking sub-bass beats!
Disc two continues the list of huge artists on this release starting with the massive chart hit ‘Trampoline’ from Tinie Tempah. Bass legend and Fools Gold boss AQTrak is up next collaborating with Dillon Francis for their track ‘Money Makin’. Skream, Chase & Status, T.I., Flux Pavilion, Carnage, ƱZ and more follow up, covering every inch of the sound that is Trap. As if that wasn’t enough we’ve packed in more exclusives including the previously unreleased Lookas & Hltr$kltr remix of DVBBS and Borgeous ‘Tsunami’, a certain hit for 2014!
Over 40 upfront bass breaking anthems… Ministry of Sound presents The Sound of Trap!