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Snap (often called snap rap) is a minimalist Southern hip hop style that foregrounds finger snaps in place of snares or claps, bouncy 808 bass, and chantable hooks. Emerging from Atlanta club culture in the early-to-mid 2000s, it favors sparse, dance-led grooves and simple, catchy melodies designed for call-and-response and line-dance moves. Beats typically sit around 70–80 BPM (or a 140–160 BPM double-time feel), with crisp snaps on the backbeat, subby 808 kicks, skittering hi-hats, and a few bright bell, marimba, or square-lead motifs. Lyrically, snap centers on party energy, dance instructions, swagger, and flirtation, keeping verses short and hooks repetitive for instant crowd appeal.