When did Trap Music start is still up for debate. Many artists such T.I., Gucci Mane, Ghetto Mafia, and OutKast, among others, have been accredited for springboarding the subgenre. However, what’s indisputable is Young Dro and Yung Joc’s Best Thang Smokin’ and New Joc City, respectively, as contributors. And those are the two albums I would like to discuss.
New Joc City dropped first in June of 2006. “It’s Goin’ Down,” the album’s first single, came with an infectious dance, which mimics someone riding a motorcycle.
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Joc used a monotonous flow to give us his version of a trapper’s lifestyle in tracks such as “Dope Boy Magic” and “Flip Flop,” among others.
The album was promoted by singles such as the aforementioned, “It’s Goin’ Down.” In addition, “Know You See It,” and “1st Time.”
New Joc City peaked at the number 3 and 1 spot on the US Billboard 200 and US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, respectively.
Best Thang Smokin’ dropped a few months later. “Shoulder Lean,” the album’s first single, came with a catchy dance as well, which could be seen done in the video by Dro and T.I.
Dro used colorful references to describe sex, cars, and fashion in songs such as “My Girl” and “Fresh.”
The album was promoted by singles, “Shoulder Lean” and “Rubberband Banks.”
Coincidentally, Best Thang Smokin‘ mirrored the same positions on the charts as New Joc City.
New Joc City and Best Thang Smokin’ have a lot in common, which includes two of the hottest albums of 2006 by, at the time, two Atlanta rappers who were new and fresh off the press.
‘Best Thang Smokin’ or ‘New Joc City’
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Young Dro – Best Thang Smokin’ – 60%
Yung Joc – New Joc City – 40%