Triplet flow is everywhere, in all kinds of rap and pop, all over the globe. What is it? Where& #39;d it come from? Let& #39;s learn more! (1/7)

Here are some examples, with a bonus clip in Romanian https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤠" title="Cowboy hat face" aria-label="Emoji: Cowboy hat face">

First of all, "triplet flow" (or "Migos Flow") is simply when rappers divide each beat into three evenly-spaced syllables instead of the usual two or four. It& #39;s REALLY popular. So popular that Snoop calls it "addictive," despite clearly not being much of a fan: (2/7)

To find what& #39;s usually considered to be the first example of triplet flow, we have to go way back to 1987--here& #39;s Chuck D doing it on Public Enemy& #39;s "Bring the Noise." Notice how his triplets aren& #39;t the perfectly-even syllables that we associate with modern trap. (3/7)

Many agree that rappers from the South—Memphis, TN specifically—deserve most of the credit for popularizing this type of flow. Lord Infamous, the rest of Three 6 Mafia, and Skinny Pimp were huge proponents of the style in the 90s. (4/7)

Not long after this, triplet flow made it to Atlanta, GA, where it has been a staple in the deliveries of many rappers in the area since the early 2000s. Crime Mob, Roscoe Dash, Killer Mike, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, and yes, Migos—they all rock the triplets. Here& #39;s Diamond: (5/7)

After taking over much of Southern rap, triplet flow eventually found its way into the flows of huge, successful rappers from coast to coast. Here& #39;s Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Chance the Rapper, and Eminem all trying it out: (6/7)

Ultimately, like many aspects of hip-hop culture, triplet flow has been appropriated by ultra-successful pop singers like Ariana Grande. (7/7)

So, long story short, if your kids dig Ariana& #39;s vocal delivery on "7 Rings," give them a Three 6 Mafia record! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen">