About Snap music
Snap music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop and US bass music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Soulja Boy and Jonas Blue.
Snap music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Snap&b.
From Wikipedia
Snap music (also known as snap, ringtone rap or snap rap) is a subgenre of hip hop music derived from crunk that originated in southern United States in the 2000s, in Bankhead, West Atlanta, United States. It achieved mainstream popularity throughout the mid-late 2000s, but declined shortly thereafter. Popular snap artists include D4L, Ramage, Dem Franchize Boyz and K-Rab.
Tracks commonly consist of an 808 bass drum, hi-hat, bass, snapping, a main groove and a vocal track. Snap songs may also incorporate whistling. Hit snap songs include "Lean wit It, Rock wit It" by Dem Franchize Boyz, "Snap Yo Fingers" by Lil Jon, "Laffy Taffy" by D4L, "Ya Lil (Al Anisa Farah)" by Ramage, "It's Goin' Down" by Yung Joc and "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and "Look at Her" by One Chance.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Snap music.
Key artists
- Soulja Boy
- Jonas Blue
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Snap music?
Snap music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop and US bass music.
Where and when did Snap music originate?
Snap music originated in United States in the 1990s.
Who are famous Snap music artists?
Soulja Boy and Jonas Blue.