Trap (EDM) BPM: 130-150, Sweet Spot 140

Q: What is the typical BPM for Trap (EDM)?

140 BPM is the practical DJ target for Trap (EDM). Treat it as a crate-filtering reference, then check the exact beatgrid and phrasing for each track.

Q: What is the BPM range for Trap (EDM)?

Trap (EDM) ranges from 130 to 150 BPM. The spread reflects production variations and sub-genre splintering within the style.

Q: What are the main sub-genres of Trap (EDM)?

The main sub-genres of Trap (EDM) include Hard Trap (145 BPM), Festival Trap (145 BPM), Hybrid Trap (145 BPM). Each has its own tempo signature within the broader 130-150 BPM range.

Q: What styles are closest to Trap (EDM)?

Trap (EDM) is best compared with Hard Trap (140-150 BPM), Festival Trap (140-150 BPM), Hybrid Trap (140-150 BPM), Hyperpop (140-200 BPM). These are more useful DJ references than same-tempo genres from unrelated scenes because the production style and phrasing are closer.

Q: What are the production characteristics of Trap (EDM)?

Trap (EDM) is characterized by: 808 sub-bass, Snare rolls, 140 BPM, Festival-built.

Genre Guides

130-150BPM

Filter your crate to this range, then verify each track's beatgrid and Camelot key before you blend.

Practical target: 140 BPM
Tracks shown: 6 shown
Track spread: 101-150 BPM
Inside core range: 4 of 6
Below · above: 2 below · 0 above
Median · mean: 142 · 135 BPM
Sub-genres: 6 styles
Evidence: Limited but reviewed: 6 tracks, 4 core examples

Counts describe the reference tracks resolved on this page, not every record in the genre. Use the BPM that makes loops, cue points, and phrase markers behave cleanly.

Quick answer

What BPM is Trap (EDM)?

A DJ tempo guide for Trap (EDM): where the core range sits, how its sub-genres split it, and 6 reference tracks spanning 101-150 BPM, separated into core, adjacent, and outlier records.

Trap (EDM) typically runs 130 to 150 BPM, with 140 BPM as the practical DJ target. Trapwave is the slowest at 130-150 BPM, while Digicore reaches 130-180 BPM. Use the range to filter your crate, then verify each track's beatgrid and key before mixing.

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Reference tracks

Trap (EDM) Reference Tracks

Resolved Trap (EDM) tracks, verified against their beatgrids with real BPM, Camelot key, energy and length, separated by DJ fit. Click any row to open its full sonic profile.

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Core Trap (EDM) examples

4 inside 130-150 BPM

Harlem Shake

Baauer

8B138793:178B138

TTU (Too Turnt Up) (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

Flosstradamus, Waka Flocka Flame

10A145794:0210A145

Shotgun

Yellow Claw, Rochelle

9A145913:149A145

Core

RL Grime

8B150953:578B150

Adjacent and outlier examples

2 outside core

Get Low

Dillon Francis, DJ Snake

10A101933:3310A101

Express Yourself | Mochakk Remix

Mochakk · 2023 · Tech House · House

3B128544:153B128

DJ fit notes

Get Low: Below the 130-150 BPM core range; use as a bridge record or test a doubled grid.
Express Yourself - Mochakk Remix: Below the 130-150 BPM core range; use as a bridge record or test a doubled grid.

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Genre family

The Trap (EDM) Family

Trap (EDM) sits at 130–150 BPM as a core DJ range, with 140 BPM as a practical target for crate filtering and set planning. Trapwave is the slowest at 130-150 BPM, while Digicore reaches 130-180 BPM.

Trap (EDM) BPM Reference

Trap (EDM): 130-150 BPM, typical 140 BPM.

Genre	BPM Range	Typical BPM	Notes
Trap (EDM)	130-150	140	Festival/EDM trap: rolling 808 sub-bass, snare rolls, and hip-hop drum DNA at 140 BPM. RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer, Diplo. Distinct from rap trap.
Trapwave	130-150	140	Trap with vaporwave/synthwave aesthetics: distorted 808s, retro pads, melancholic vibes. Crossover with phonk and witch house.
Hard Trap	140-150	145	Hard-hitting festival trap with heavier drops and aggressive sound design. UZ, Carnage, Yellow Claw. Often blurs into hybrid trap.
Festival Trap	140-150	145	Big-room oriented trap built for mainstage moments. Bombs Away, TNGHT influence, Diplo's Mad Decent label aesthetic.
Hybrid Trap	140-150	145	Trap fused with dubstep/riddim sound design. Wakaan label sound: Liquid Stranger, Mersiv, Boogie T. Heavy mid-range bass over trap drums.
Hyperpop	140-200	160	PC Music-rooted maximalist pop pushed to breaking point. SOPHIE, A.G. Cook, 100 gecs, Charli XCX, Dorian Electra. Pitch-shifted vocals, glitch production, plastic synths, internet-native chaos.
Digicore	130-180	160	Trap-leaning sibling of hyperpop that grew out of SoundCloud's 'draincore' scene. glaive, ericdoa, midwxst, brakence, kmoe. Heavy autotune over sharp 808s and frantic hi-hats.

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Trap (EDM)

130-150BPM

120210

Festival/EDM trap: rolling 808 sub-bass, snare rolls, and hip-hop drum DNA at 140 BPM. RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer, Diplo. Distinct from rap trap.

808 sub-bassSnare rolls140 BPMFestival-built

Sub-genre tempo spectrum

6 styles

125150175200

Trapwave

130-150

Hard Trap

140-150

Festival Trap

140-150

Hybrid Trap

140-150

Hyperpop

140-200

Digicore

130-180

Reading the grid

How to Read Trap (EDM) BPM in DJ Software

Trap (EDM) is usually mixed around 130-150 BPM, with 140 BPM as a practical DJ target. The reference tracks on this page span 101-150 BPM, so use the grid that makes loops and phrase markers line up cleanly.

How to read Trap (EDM) BPM values in DJ software
Reading	Meaning	Action
130-150 BPM	Core Trap (EDM) DJ range	Beatmatch normally, then check phrasing around intros, breaks, and drops.
65-75 BPM	Halftime interpretation of the core range	Double the grid if 8-bar loops or cue points feel too slow.
140 BPM	Practical target for crate filtering	Use as a starting point, then sort by energy, key, and arrangement.
< 130 BPM	Slower adjacent or bridge records	Treat as tempo bridges unless the grid doubles cleanly into the core range.

DJ Overview for Trap (EDM)

Use this as a mixing and library-prep description, not an encyclopedia entry.

DJ overview for Trap (EDM)
Aspect	Detail
Sound palette	808 sub-bass, Snare rolls, 140 BPM, Festival-built
Drum feel	130-150 BPM core range; check whether slower readings work better doubled or as halftime.
Arrangement and phrasing	Confirm intro, build, drop, breakdown, and outro cue points before trusting the analyzer value.
Energy use in a set	builds, drops, and higher-energy transitions
Often compared with	Trapwave, Hard Trap, Festival Trap

Mix Into Trap (EDM)

Tempo overlap is only one part of the decision. These suggestions separate BPM fit from style fit so same-tempo but unrelated genres do not look like natural transitions.

Genres to mix into Trap (EDM)
Genre	BPM fit	Style fit	Transition
Hard Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Festival Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Hybrid Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Hyperpop140-200 BPM · typical 160	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Digicore130-180 BPM · typical 160	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Trapwave130-150 BPM · typical 140	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Baile Funk130-150 BPM · typical 140	High	Medium	Short blend; verify arrangement and energy
Kuduro130-150 BPM · typical 140	High	Medium	Short blend; verify arrangement and energy

Reference Artists in Trap (EDM)

Artists represented in the current Trap (EDM) track sample:

Reference artists in Trap (EDM)
#	Artist	Tracks	Keys
01	Baauer	1 track, 138 BPM	8B
02	Dillon Francis	1 track, 101 BPM	10A
03	Diplo	1 track, 128 BPM	3B
04	DJ Snake	1 track, 101 BPM	10A
05	Flosstradamus	1 track, 145 BPM	10A
06	Mochakk	1 track, 128 BPM	3B

Compare Nearby Styles

130 BPM150 BPM

Trap (EDM)

130–150 · typical 140

Primary reference for this page.

Trapwave

130–150 · typical 140

Same typical tempo; compare by arrangement and energy.

Hard Trap

140–150 · typical 145

5 BPM faster typical tempo; useful for lifting energy.

Festival Trap

140–150 · typical 145

5 BPM faster typical tempo; useful for lifting energy.

Hybrid Trap

140–150 · typical 145

5 BPM faster typical tempo; useful for lifting energy.

Common Keys for Trap (EDM)

Most-used Camelot keys among the Trap (EDM) tracks shown here:

10AB minor2 tracks 8BC major2 tracks 3BD♭ major1 track

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Mixing Tips

Tempo Window

Stay in the 130–150 BPM band for clean mixes; verify unknown tracks with the BPM tapper.

Harmonic Fit

Use the Camelot wheel to find compatible keys before transitioning, especially when Trap (EDM) tracks have prominent melodic content.

Tempo Bridges

When bridging into a different tempo, use the key transposer to plan how pitch change affects key, or transition during a breakdown where the beat drops.

Next Reference

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Typical Tempo

See tracks at the typical 140 BPM on the 140 BPM tracks page.

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Methodology

Last updated May 11, 2026

Author and Methodology

Maintained by Ben Modigell, founder of Vibes. Ben builds DJ library, preparation, BPM, and harmonic-mixing tools for working DJs.

Data used: 6 reference tracks
Source: Audio features sourced from ReccoBeats (https://reccobeats.com); track metadata via Spotify Search API. Spotify deprecated audio-features for new apps in Nov 2024. Manual label reference tracks use Beatport BPM/key metadata where available.
Evidence: 6 reference Trap (EDM) tracks from a 391-track dataset; 4 sit inside the core DJ range and 2 are labeled as adjacent or outlier examples.
How this page is made: This page is generated from the Vibes genre taxonomy, curated reference tracks, computed evidence statistics, and reference track metadata where available. AI-assisted research helped draft the taxonomy notes; the visible page is rendered from structured data and reusable page logic.

Genre BPM ranges are practical DJ references, not statistical claims about every track. Different edits, live versions, and analysis engines may report slightly different tempos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

140 BPM is the practical DJ target for Trap (EDM). Treat it as a crate-filtering reference, then check the exact beatgrid and phrasing for each track.

Trap (EDM) ranges from 130 to 150 BPM. The spread reflects production variations and sub-genre splintering within the style.

The main sub-genres of Trap (EDM) include Hard Trap (145 BPM), Festival Trap (145 BPM), Hybrid Trap (145 BPM). Each has its own tempo signature within the broader 130-150 BPM range.

Trap (EDM) is best compared with Hard Trap (140-150 BPM), Festival Trap (140-150 BPM), Hybrid Trap (140-150 BPM), Hyperpop (140-200 BPM). These are more useful DJ references than same-tempo genres from unrelated scenes because the production style and phrasing are closer.

Trap (EDM) is characterized by: 808 sub-bass, Snare rolls, 140 BPM, Festival-built.

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