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Getty Image / Uproxx StudiosWith Travis Scott his long-awaited third solo album, Astroworld, this past Friday, there is no better time to take a look back at his prior work for a reminder of just why his fans have clamored for it for so long. Travis’ best songs are often marked by star turns by guest stars acting as foils for his artistic proclivities and “Nightcrawler” is one of the best examples. While Travis’ singing is often the centerpiece of his catchier tracks, Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee comes through to highlight just how good Travis is by providing a comparison point for his crooning against one of the best in hip-hop (another great example is Swae’s “” from his own album earlier this year).
Travis Scott\'s songs put his name on the map long before his romance with Kylie Jenner (who is reportedly pregnant with his baby) made headlines. Here are 10 of the best Travis Scott songs to date.
Scott’s warbling stands up against Swae’s, illustrating the polish on his well-rounded artistic versatility.29. The first time either of these two particular connections worked out in Travis’ favor, “Skeletons” is the proof that a little goes a long way, as he ladles Pharrell and Abel’s contributions over his own recipe, rather than steeping himself in their respective sounds.17. “Drive”Starting with a dose of classic Houston radio rap from Lil Flip’s “I Can Do Dat” and Z-Ro’s “I Can’t Leave Drank Alone,” “Drive” takes a minute to get going, but then it kicks in with its cyberpunk, Blade Runner synths and James freaking Fauntleroy and it’s just undeniable from there.16.
Sharing this single with Young Thug may have been one of the smartest stylistic decisions of Travis Scott’s career. With its bright, almost tropical synths, the song is such a departure from his usual darker, eerier production styles that it could have derailed the musical direction of Birds. However, bringing a cheerful Young Thug along once again allows Travis to indulge in creative experimentation, bolstered by a bouncy appearance from Thugger that matches the vocal energy to the perkiness of the beat.
Quavo, meanwhile, can do no wrong on a feature ever, so he’s the cherry on top.5. “Coffee Bean”. Travis’ raps are — well, Travis’ raps — but this is so different for him that there’s something that draws you in. It’s personal, it’s a real risk for him, now that he’s established his sound, to depart from it so thoroughly. To do so at the end of his best album to date is an even bigger risk, but it’s one that pays off big for him. Also, I love when trap rappers set out to prove they can do boom-bap; it’s like they’re thumbing their noses at establishment rap snobs who insist that every new artist should be the 85th coming of Rakim.
They could do it, but that’s far less interesting than doing it at the end of a possible trap classic.4. Gvox software. “Days Before Rodeo The Prayer”.
I’m certain this was the first Travis Scott song I ever heard and I’ll admit, I didn’t “get it.” The weird, indie-rock musical premise, the washed-out, distorted vocals, his stutter-stepping, pump-faking verse, into the sing-songy hook — all of it felt too weird at the time. However, it’s the song that best defines Travis’ musical approach, the one you just have to go back to again and again. It’s the Rosetta Stone for his sound and once it clicks, it clicks.
I sort of “get it” now. It may not always be for me, but man, I wouldn’t mind if it was.1. Sure, another song could go here for novelty’s sake. After all, the near ubiquity of “Goosebumps” is such that it still makes regular appearances on radio, in the club, and blasting out of car stereos all over America — which is sort of the point.
There’s a reason “Goosebumps” is that omnipresent, that inescapable: It’s a damn good anthem, made up of all the best parts of modern rap with a dash of Kendrick’s high-velocity, stern-faced rap to make it palatable to purists and neophytes alike. It was the song that Travis, with a truly ridiculous number of encores that matched each prior performance’s energy level.
It’d be easy to cop out and pretend that the record has been played to death, but it’s more fun to cop in and just enjoy the vibes.
...'>Travis Scott Songs List(18.05.2020)Getty Image / Uproxx StudiosWith Travis Scott his long-awaited third solo album, Astroworld, this past Friday, there is no better time to take a look back at his prior work for a reminder of just why his fans have clamored for it for so long. Travis’ best songs are often marked by star turns by guest stars acting as foils for his artistic proclivities and “Nightcrawler” is one of the best examples. While Travis’ singing is often the centerpiece of his catchier tracks, Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee comes through to highlight just how good Travis is by providing a comparison point for his crooning against one of the best in hip-hop (another great example is Swae’s “” from his own album earlier this year).
Travis Scott\'s songs put his name on the map long before his romance with Kylie Jenner (who is reportedly pregnant with his baby) made headlines. Here are 10 of the best Travis Scott songs to date.
Scott’s warbling stands up against Swae’s, illustrating the polish on his well-rounded artistic versatility.29. The first time either of these two particular connections worked out in Travis’ favor, “Skeletons” is the proof that a little goes a long way, as he ladles Pharrell and Abel’s contributions over his own recipe, rather than steeping himself in their respective sounds.17. “Drive”Starting with a dose of classic Houston radio rap from Lil Flip’s “I Can Do Dat” and Z-Ro’s “I Can’t Leave Drank Alone,” “Drive” takes a minute to get going, but then it kicks in with its cyberpunk, Blade Runner synths and James freaking Fauntleroy and it’s just undeniable from there.16.
Sharing this single with Young Thug may have been one of the smartest stylistic decisions of Travis Scott’s career. With its bright, almost tropical synths, the song is such a departure from his usual darker, eerier production styles that it could have derailed the musical direction of Birds. However, bringing a cheerful Young Thug along once again allows Travis to indulge in creative experimentation, bolstered by a bouncy appearance from Thugger that matches the vocal energy to the perkiness of the beat.
Quavo, meanwhile, can do no wrong on a feature ever, so he’s the cherry on top.5. “Coffee Bean”. Travis’ raps are — well, Travis’ raps — but this is so different for him that there’s something that draws you in. It’s personal, it’s a real risk for him, now that he’s established his sound, to depart from it so thoroughly. To do so at the end of his best album to date is an even bigger risk, but it’s one that pays off big for him. Also, I love when trap rappers set out to prove they can do boom-bap; it’s like they’re thumbing their noses at establishment rap snobs who insist that every new artist should be the 85th coming of Rakim.
They could do it, but that’s far less interesting than doing it at the end of a possible trap classic.4. Gvox software. “Days Before Rodeo The Prayer”.
I’m certain this was the first Travis Scott song I ever heard and I’ll admit, I didn’t “get it.” The weird, indie-rock musical premise, the washed-out, distorted vocals, his stutter-stepping, pump-faking verse, into the sing-songy hook — all of it felt too weird at the time. However, it’s the song that best defines Travis’ musical approach, the one you just have to go back to again and again. It’s the Rosetta Stone for his sound and once it clicks, it clicks.
I sort of “get it” now. It may not always be for me, but man, I wouldn’t mind if it was.1. Sure, another song could go here for novelty’s sake. After all, the near ubiquity of “Goosebumps” is such that it still makes regular appearances on radio, in the club, and blasting out of car stereos all over America — which is sort of the point.
There’s a reason “Goosebumps” is that omnipresent, that inescapable: It’s a damn good anthem, made up of all the best parts of modern rap with a dash of Kendrick’s high-velocity, stern-faced rap to make it palatable to purists and neophytes alike. It was the song that Travis, with a truly ridiculous number of encores that matched each prior performance’s energy level.
It’d be easy to cop out and pretend that the record has been played to death, but it’s more fun to cop in and just enjoy the vibes.
...'>Travis Scott Songs List(18.05.2020)