Trap Nation

Trap Nation is an American YouTube channel and EDM label founded in September 2012, with 30.1 million YouTube subscribers (as of August 2026) and 15.15 billion total views across 3,100 videos. It is ranked number 352 on YouTube worldwide. Trap Nation is one of the largest EDM YouTube channels in the world, focused on trap, bass, and electronic music. The channel operates as a distribution outlet and label for EDM artists. Its Lowly Palace sublabel focuses on a broader range of electronic and indie music.

Trap Nation built its reputation as a YouTube-first EDM distribution outlet and label. Its 30.1 million subscribers and 15.15 billion total views make it one of the largest EDM-focused YouTube channels in the world, surpassing Proximity (8.9 million subscribers) and Monstercat (7 million subscribers) in YouTube subscriber count. The channel's model is built around discovering and distributing trap, bass, and electronic music from a wide range of artists. Its 3,100 videos over 13 years show a consistent release cadence that has built its massive audience. The channel's open demo submission policy makes it accessible for new EDM artists.

How Trap Nation Operates

Trap Nation runs dedicated A&R from its US base. It operates an independent distribution network, primarily through YouTube. The channel's strength is its massive YouTube audience (30.1 million subscribers, 15.15 billion total views, ranked number 352 worldwide) and its open demo submission policy. Its model is built around discovering and distributing trap, bass, and electronic music. The Lowly Palace sublabel provides a pathway for a broader range of electronic and indie music.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you make trap, bass, or electronic dance music, Trap Nation is one of the largest EDM YouTube channels in the world, with 30.1 million subscribers and 15.15 billion total views. Its open demo submission policy makes it one of the most accessible EDM outlets for new artists. Its YouTube-first model provides massive exposure for distributed tracks. Its Lowly Palace sublabel provides a pathway for artists outside the trap and bass focus.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

• Distribution outlet model: Trap Nation operates as a distribution outlet and label, which means it may not provide the same level of artist development as a traditional label deal.
• Trap and bass focus: Trap Nation primarily distributes trap, bass, and electronic music. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
• YouTube-first revenue: Trap Nation's model is built around YouTube, which means revenue is heavily tied to YouTube streaming and ad rates.
• High volume: With 3,100 videos over 13 years, individual tracks may get limited sustained attention.

Related Resources

• Record Label Contracts Explained - What a Trap Nation deal contains
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• How to Get a Record Deal in 2026 - Building an electronic profile
• Proximity - A related EDM outlet
• Trap Nation YouTube - Channel and submissions