Via TRU: “Once upon a time, rap was a key influence on early house music. Now in 2012, electronic dance music is not only a key influence on rap, things are coming full circle again in very interesting ways. With a subgenre of rap, the southern dopeboy rap from the traps, influencing an EDM offshoot by the same name (Trap), which in turn is getting noticed by more and more rap artists and producers, creating a somewhat murky, but lively and captivating cross-influencing movement.

2012 really was the year in which EDM Trap had its moment, and it’s poised to only get bigger in 2013. From the ATL to the UK and back, Trap is jumping off, stopping at spots all over the globe in between. If you’re still lost as to what this whole thing is about, or are looking for a dope mix capping off the year of its breakthrough, look no further. RockTheDub.com and TheRapUp.net proudly present an EDM Trap mix flawlessly sequenced by DJ Nappy: “It’s A Trap: A Comprehensive Guide to Trap in 2012″.

Pump it up, enjoy, and get used to it. The future is now.”

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For those of you who missed my guest mix for DJ Wonder on Shade45′s Sway In The Morning this past Friday, never fear. The 30 minute Trap mix I dropped (which features fire from Starkey, Decibel, ACCRO, Don Midas, ELOQ, Flosstradamus and many more) is available via ClubTapes right now. It’s a celebration!

As we all know, the Hip-Hop community lost one of its pillars recently. Chris Lighty has been through a number of different movements within the scene, from the late ’80s through today. He got put on early via legends like Kool DJ Red Alert, working for the Boogie Down Productions crew and the Native Tongues to being mentored by Russell Simmons. His Violators crew turned into Violators Management, which was a staple within the Hip-Hop industry, managing acts like 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Diddy and a plethora of others – all the while holding an executive position at Def Jam during a pivotal time of growth, helping nurture acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Foxy Brown and others. His fingertips have helped mold the Hip-Hop game, both musically and financially. When hearing the news of Chris’ untimely death, Disc Jockey Nappy took it back to the crates, dug deep and banged out this special mix, paying tribute to Chris Lighty through the music of those he’s helped guide. We thank you for everything you’ve done for the community, Chris. We present to you: Violated. Shouts to Jaap for the artwork!

Welcome to the next chapter of Trap. Anyone who thought they owned this, it’s too late. Trap Bubbling is here, and it’s a wrap from now on.

If you saw Episode 1 of the Certified Trap documentary, you’d know that not only is the EDM world going ham for the Trap sound, but the Rap world is becoming aware, with both sides wanting to work together. This is one of the best examples of the two sides collaborating, with Rotterdam’s own Munchi linking up with Trap-A-Holics to put together Trap Bubbling, an exploration in sound like never before. Munchi has put the “Bubbling” sound on smash, and for this project he focused on bangers from Rick Ross, Waka Flocka, the Diplomats and plenty of others, bringing them into his sound and creating some Trap magic. Trap-A-Holics is no stranger to the game, having dropped a grip of tapes with names like Waka Flocka, Rick Ross, Three 6 Mafia, OJ Da Juiceman and numerous others. He put his official stamp on this tape, and with that, it’s a wrap for all of you.

The project is mixed by Disc Jockey Nappy, who has been putting his stamp on the Rap/Bass Music hybrid sound for the last five years, branding THUGSTEP refixes that have excited crowds on both sides of the Atlantic. Having his expert ear mixing this one was the icing on the cake. The stamp on the package. Trap Magic. Or shall we say REAL TRAP SHIT.

Trap Bubbling over everything else right now, brought to you exclusively by ClubTapes!