￥Typically characterized by dark, gritty, and intense moods, the introduction of steel pan (or steel drum) into trap beats could have been jarring, but rather, it felt like a natural progression. It’s the perfect complement to the genre’s increased use of triplet hi-hats, punchy snares, and low basslines. The ethereal, hollow tones of the steel pan add brightness without adding too much levity.

 

In this Splice Originals pack, accomplished and acclaimed pannist Freddy Harris III crafted steel pan sounds specifically to be used in hip hop and trap beats. We added trap drums and sub basses to round out the package. Find one-shots and loops to add some Caribbean flare to your tracks in this pack.