Travis Scott Earns RIAA 2x Platinum for "Sdp Interlude"

Travis Scott's "Sdp Interlude" has officially been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as announced on October 8, 2025. The certification recognizes 2,000,000 units sold in the United States. The track, released under Cactus Jack and Epic Records, is a key part of Scott's critically and commercially successful sophomore album, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight. The album, released in 2016, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, marking a significant milestone in the artist's career.

"Sdp Interlude," which was first released on September 1, 2016, is known for its atmospheric and ambient production. The version that appears on the album is an early demo of a song originally titled "Smoke, Drink, Pop." This demo version features different instrumentation, vocal effects, and two verses from Scott that were ultimately cut from the final track. The reasons for the omission of these verses remain unknown, but the interlude's enduring popularity demonstrates its impact as a standout moment on the album, resonating with listeners long after its initial release.

Born Jacques Bermon Webster II in Houston, Texas, Travis Scott has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary R&B/Hip-Hop. His musical style is often described as a "blend between traditional hip-hop and lo-fi" and characterized as "ambient" or "psychedelic trap," drawing heavily from his mentors Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Scott's stage name itself is a tribute to Kid Cudi's real name, Scott Mescudi. Throughout his career, Scott has achieved immense success, including five number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, over one hundred charting songs, ten Grammy Award nominations, and wins at the Latin Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. The double-platinum status of an album interlude like "Sdp Interlude" underscores the depth of his discography and his consistent ability to produce commercially powerful projects.