Latin hip hop is hip hop music that is recorded by artists in the United States of Hispanic and Latino descent,along with Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean,North America,Central America,South America,and Spain.
Trap is a subgenre of hip hop music which originated in the Southern United States,with lyrical references to trap starting in 1991 but the modern sound of trap appearing in 1999. The genre gets its name from the Atlanta slang term "trap house",a house used exclusively to sell drugs. Trap music is known for its simple,rhythmic,minimalistic productions that uses synthesized drums,and is characterized by complex hi-hat patterns,snare drums,bass drums,some tuned with a long decay to emit a bass frequency,and lyrical content that often focuses on drug use and urban violence.
David "D.A."Doman,known professionally as D.A. Got That Dope,is an American record producer from Chicago,Illinois. He began his career in the mid-2000s working with Chicago-baseed underground artists such as Bump J,Mikkey Halsted,and Kidz in the Hall. He handled drum programming for record producer J. R. Rotem for several years by 2011,after which he moved to Los Angeles to further pursue work in the music industry.
Bill Kahan Kapri,known professionally as Kodak Black,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. He gained initial recognition following the release of his 2014 songs "No Flockin" and "Skrt",both of which led him to sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records. The former received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA),while the latter received platinum certification;"No Flockin" marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 two years later as a sleeper hit.
The discography of American rapper Kodak Black consists of seven studio albums,eleven mixtapes,two extended plays,and thirty-six singles,and fifty music videos. His highest-charting song is "Zeze",which features Travis Scott and Offset,and debuted and peaked at number two in 2018,becoming Black's second top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. His highest-charting solo song is "Super Gremlin",which peaked at number three on the Hot 100 in 2022.
Shane Lee Lindstrom,known professionally as Murda Beatz,is a Canadian record producer from Ontario. Working predominantly in hip hop and trap music,he has produced hit songs and albums for various musical acts since 2011. His credits include the singles "Butterfly Effect" by Travis Scott,"Back on Road" by Gucci Mane,"Nice for What" by Drake,and "Motorsport" by Migos. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside Nicki Minaj on 6ix9ine's 2018 single "Fefe",which peaked at number three on both the Canadian Hot 100 and US Billboard Hot 100.
Belcalis Marlenis Cephus,known professionally as Cardi B,is an American rapper. Noted for her unfiltered public image and lyrics,Cardi B is one of the most successful female artists in contemporary music. From 2015 to early 2017,she gained recognition on Vine and Instagram,as a cast member on VH1's Love &Hip Hop:New York,and by releasing two mixtapes.
Kiari Kendrell Cephus,known professionally as Offset,is an American rapper and songwriter. He rose to prominence as one third of the Atlanta-based hip hop trio Migos. Formed with fellow rappers Quavo and Takeoff in 2008,the group released four commercially successful studio albums—Yung Rich Nation (2015),Culture (2016),Culture II (2017) and Culture III (2021)—before disbanding in 2023.
"Bodak Yellow" (alternatively titled "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)") is the major-label debut single by American rapper Cardi B. It was written alongside Pardison Fontaine,Klenord Raphael,and producers J. White Did It and Laquan Green,with an additional writing credit going to Kodak Black for the interpolation of his song "No Flockin". It was released on June 16,2017,by Atlantic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy (2018).
American rapper Cardi B has released one studio album,three mixtapes,38 singles,and 17 music videos. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),she has sold 100 million equivalent units in the United States across albums,singles,and mixtapes,making her the 6th best-selling female digital artist in the country. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy was the best selling female rap album of the 2010s according to The Recording Academy. It also became the most streamed female rap album on Spotify history. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI),"Girls Like You" was the 5th best-selling single of 2018 worldwide,selling 11.9 million units that year alone.
"Pills &Automobiles" is a song written and performed by American singer Chris Brown featuring American rappers Yo Gotti,A Boogie wit da Hoodie,and Kodak Black. Production was handled by OG Parker,The Martianz and Smash David. The song was released through RCA Records on August 4,2017,as the fourth single from Brown's eighth studio album,Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017).
The 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards are a recognition ceremony held October 6 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach,Florida,and aired October 10 on the BET cable channel. The nominations were announced on September 15,2017.
"Bartier Cardi" is a song by American rapper Cardi B featuring British-American rapper 21 Savage,from the former's debut studio album Invasion of Privacy (2018). It was released on December 22,2017,as the second single from the album. The song was written by the two performers and its producers 30 Roc and Cheeze Beatz. Its official music video received a nomination for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
Invasion of Privacy is the debut studio album by American rapper Cardi B. It was released on April 6,2018,through Atlantic Records. Originally planned as an EP and primarily a hip hop record,it also includes elements of trap,Latin trap and R&B. It features production from 30 Roc,Andrew Watt,Benny Blanco,Boi-1da,Craig Kallman,Cubeatz,DJ Mustard,Frank Dukes,J. White Did It,Keyz,Murda Beatz,Needlz,Tainy,and Vinylz,among others. The album features guest appearances by Migos,Chance the Rapper,Kehlani,SZA,21 Savage,J Balvin,Bad Bunny,and YG.
"Calling My Spirit" is a song recorded by American rapper Kodak Black for his second studio album Dying to Live. It was released on November 30,2018,via Atlantic Records and WEA,with production by Southside and Jake One.
"Transportin'" is a song recorded by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on August 18,2017,via Atlantic Records and WEA. Produced by C-ClipBeatz,the song was included on Black's fifth mixtape Project Baby 2 with songwriting credits from Black,Jermaine Smith and Isaac Hayes.
Anthony Jermaine White,known professionally as J. White Did It,is an American record producer,songwriter,and DJ from Blytheville,Arkansas. White has produced three Billboard Hot 100-number one singles:"Bodak Yellow" (2017) and "I Like It" (2018) both for Cardi B,as well as "Savage Remix" (2020) for Megan Thee Stallion. The latter won a Grammy Award,along with his 2018 production,"A Lot" by 21 Savage.
Benito Emmanuel Garcia,better known as Messiah,is a Dominican rapper and singer raised in Harlem,New York City. He is known for being a bilingual artist,singing in both Spanish and English.
"Juice" is a song by American rapper Yo Gotti,released on October 10,2017,as the second single from his ninth studio album I Still Am (2017). Produced by Ben Billions and co-written by DJ Khaled,it peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Super Gremlin" is a song by American rapper Kodak Black,released on October 30,2021,from the Sniper Gang label compilation Sniper Gang Presents Syko Bob &Snapkatt:Nightmare Babies,a Halloween-themed project. It impacted US urban contemporary radio on January 11,2022,and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is also included on Kodak's fourth studio album,Back for Everything.
