Travis Scott

Overview

Jacques Bermon Webster II, known professionally as Travis Scott, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his psychedelic trap style. His music, often described as a blend of traditional hip-hop and lo-fi, has earned him five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, more than 100 charting songs, and ten Grammy Award nominations. Scott has also won a Latin Grammy Award, a Billboard Music Award, and multiple MTV Video Music and BET Hip Hop Awards.

Scott rose to prominence in the early 2010s through affiliations with Kanye West's GOOD Music and T.I.'s Grand Hustle. His debut studio album, Rodeo (2015), ya kafa a # 3 a kan Billboard 200. Ya tafi wannan tare da biyu tsaye No. 1 albums: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) and Astroworld (2018). During this period, he also contributed to platinum singles by artists such as Rihanna, SZA, and Drake, and released the collaborative album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho with Quavo.

In November 2021, a fatal crowd crush occurred during Scott's performance at his Astroworld Festival in Houston, resulting in 10 deaths. A grand jury later declined to indict Scott in relation to the incident. He returned to live performances in May 2022. In July 2023, Scott released his fourth studio album, UTOPIA, wani zane-crossing ayyuka da aka karkashin Billboard 200 da aka samu Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. A kowace 2024, ya dace a kan takardun da artists ciki har da 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, da Asake.

Early life and origins

Jacques Bermon Webster II, known professionally as Travis Scott, was born on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a suburb of the city and began making music as a teenager. His stage name is derived from the name of a favorite uncle and the given name of one of his influences, Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi).

Scott's early career involved several collaborations. In 2009, he formed the duo The Graduates with Chris Holloway and they released an EP. The following year, he formed another duo, The Classmates, with OG Chess. Scott produced the pair's two full-lengths, Buddy Rich and Cruis'n USA, before the group disbanded near the end of 2011.

After dropping out of college, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue music professionally. He began recording on his own and eventually met rappers T.I. and Kanye West. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label contract with Epic Records and a publishing deal as an in-house producer for West's GOOD Music. He appeared on the label's compilation album Cruel Summer that same year. In April 2013, he also signed a record deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint.

Scott's debut full-length project, the mixtape Owl Pharaoh, was originally scheduled for a 2012 release. However, its release was delayed due to sample clearance issues and his growing profile, which included being named to XXL Magazine's Freshman Class of 2013. The mixtape was eventually released in May 2013 and later earned a nomination for Best Mixtape at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Career

Travis Scott ya fara ci gaba a karshe 2010s bayan ya fara zuwa Los Angeles, inda ya saita tare da T.I. da Kanye West. Yana da aka kira a matsayin in-house masana'antu ga West's GOOD Music label da aka buga a kan ta 2012 compilation, Cruel Summer. In April 2013, Scott entered a joint-venture record deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records. His debut full-length project, the mixtape Owl Pharaoh, ya kafa a watan Mayu 2013. Yana da abokan ciniki kamar T.I., 2 Chainz, Toro y Moi, da Justin Vernon da ya samu wani gabatarwa ga Mafi Mixtape a 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. Ya tafi wannan tare da wani biyu mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, in 2014, which was promoted with the singles "Don't Play" and "Mamacita."

A watan Maris 2015, Scott ya gabatar da U.S. Rodeo Tour tare da taimako daga Young Thug da Metro Boomin. Saboda wannan watan, Rihanna ya rufe singa "Bitch Better Have My Money," da aka samar da Scott. A farko studio album, Rodeo, ya zo a watan Satumba 2015 a Grand Hustle da Epic Records. Bugu da singles "3500" da "Antidote,", da album ya gabatar da ƙasa uku a Billboard 200. A karkashin shekara, "Antidote" ya zama na farko platinum-certified singles. A 2016, Scott aka rarraba a kan takardar da Wiz Khalifa, Rihanna, da Kanye West da ya rarraba hit collaboration "Pick Up the Phone" tare da Young Thug da Quavo. A biyu album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, was released in September 2016 and went straight to the top of the Billboard 200. It included features from André 3000, Kid Cudi, and Kendrick Lamar.

Scott ta kasuwanci da aka ci gaba a 2017 tare da siffofin a kan platinum singles kamar SZA ta "Love Galore" da Drake ta "Portland." Ya sami singles " Butterfly Effect," da aka rufe a watan May 2017, kuma ya zama platinum. A watan Disamba, ya kuma Quavo ya rufe wani samar da album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, which entered the Billboard 200 at number three. Scott's third studio album, Astroworld, ya rubuta a watan Agusta 2018. Gama bayan wani Houston amusement park, albarkatun da aka rarraba a kan wani mataki da aka hada singles "Butterfly Effect" da "Sicko Mode." Ya shigar 2018 tare da yawa na albarkatun Metro Boomin Not All Heroes Wear Capes.

In 2019, Scott collaborated with Young Thug and J. Cole on "The London" and was featured on Ed Sheeran's "Antisocial" before releasing the solo single "Highest in the Room." At the end of the year, he released JackBoys, a compilation from his Cactus Jack Records label that became the first number one album of the 2020s. His 2020 single "Franchise," featuring Young Thug and M.I.A., also debuted at number one. After releasing the tracks "Escape Plan" and "Mafia" in November 2021, Scott released his fourth studio album, UTOPIA, in July 2023. The album, which featured guests like Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, and Beyoncé, topped the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. In 2024, Scott was featured on records by 21 Savage, Future and Metro Boomin, Mustard, and Asake.

Style and influences

Travis Scott's musical style is frequently described as a blend of traditional hip-hop and lo-fi, often characterized as "ambient" and "psychedelic trap." His vocal delivery is a distinctive, heavily processed style that is part-sung and part-rapped. Scott has cited Kanye West and Kid Cudi as notable influences. His stage name is partly derived from Kid Cudi's real name, Scott Mescudi.

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<pfseg id="0">His 2023 album, "UTOPIA," aka sani a matsayin mai ambitious, jima'i-crossing concept album, karantawa tare da Kanye West's "Yeezus." The project featured a cikin wani wuri na masana'antu, ciki har da Scott ta, James Blake, da WondaGurl, da abokin cin abokin ciniki kamar Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, da Bon Iver. Scott rarraba tare da sauran masana'antu, da aka aiki a kan tsari tare da Kendrick Lamar, Drake, SZA, Young Thug, da Quavo, tare da cewa ya rarraba full-length collaborative album "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.

Recent highlights

A watan Yuli 2023, Travis Scott ya sa na hudu studio album, UTOPIA. The ambitious, genre-crossing album featured guests such as Bad Bunny and The Weeknd on the lead single, "K-pop," and Beyoncé and Bon Iver on "Delresto (Echoes)."UTOPIA topped both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Scott's work throughout 2024 has largely consisted of features on records by other artists, including 21 Savage, Future and Metro Boomin, Mustard, and Asake.

Recognition and awards

Travis Scott has received numerous awards and nominations, including ten Grammy Award nominations. His 2023 album, UTOPIA, aka nominated ga Mafi Rap Album. Ya samu Latin Grammy Award, a Billboard Music Award, a MTV Video Music Award, da kuma da yawa BET Hip Hop Awards. A farko aiki yake kuma samu albarkatun, tare da 2013 mixtape, Owl Pharaoh<pfseg id="0">, ya samu wani nomination ga Mafi Mixtape a cikin BET Hip Hop Awards. Bugu da hanyoyin da aka dauke da platinum da RIAA. Yawan singa "Antidote" ya zama na farko a samun platinum status, bayan da singa "Butterfly Effect." Scott yana da wani nuna artist a kan wasu platinum-certified takardar, ciki har da Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money," SZA's "Love Galore," Drake's "Portland," Miguel's "Sky Walker," 2 Chainz's __PF

Similar artists

Comparable artists to Travis Scott include fellow rappers and collaborators such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, 21 Savage, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Wayne. The list of his peers also features A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Tecca, Quavo, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, Offset, Baby Keem, and Sheck Wes, as well as producers Metro Boomin and Mustard.