tread
what it is
Tread is a subgenre of trap characterized by high-tempo beats of 160-190 BPM with reverb-heavy synths and long 808s, also often using phased open hi-hats, triangles, and kicks with heavy limiting. It was created by Philadelphia producer collective Working on Dying in 2015. Tread often incorporates influences from cloud rap such as dragged, lush synth pads.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is tread?
Tread is a subgenre of trap characterized by high-tempo beats of 160-190 BPM with reverb-heavy synths and long 808s, also often using phased open hi-hats, triangles, and kicks with heavy limiting. It was created by Philadelphia producer collective Working on Dying in 2015. Tread often incorporates influences from cloud rap such as dragged, lush synth pads.
What are good tread albums to start with?
Try FLASH DESIRE by YABUJIN, Shitty Sickboy by SICKBOYRARI, High the Lonestarr Mixtape by Hi-C, and Axxturel Unleaxxed by Luci4.
Who are some women making tread?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/tread/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making tread, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22