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'Pick up the phone’ featuring frequent collaborator Young Thug and Migos’ Quavo and ‘Wonderful’ showcasing The Weeknd also diverts the album from the dark trap sound we have become accustomed to - but as they were released in early June and December they have somewhat lost their momentum.ĭespite the album being pushed back week after week, due to various complications, the excitement surrounding the release remained the same. The soulful ‘First Take’ featuring Bryson Tiller slows things down while ‘Guidance’ again switches up the tempo with Toronto’s own K Forest. There are two tracks which stand out and provide a change of pace. After several delays, Travis Scott has announced that his highly-anticipated sophomore album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight will be uncaged on Aug. The 24-year-old has mentioned several times in the past about his enthusiasm for Cudi’s music and the two complement each other well.Ī few tracks later sees Kendrick Lamar doing what he does best, laying down a lyrically blinding verse on ‘Goosebumps’. Variation is provided by an impressive roster of producers, including frequent collaborator Mike Dean whose gritty production skills suit Scott down to a tee.Īs a long-time friend and producer for Kanye West, there are noticeable similarities between the work Dean has done on albums like Yeezus and what he brings to the table for Travis’ work.Īnother of Scott’s influences is Kid Cudi who appears on ‘Through the late night’ - which sees Travis rapping some lines of Cudi’s earworm track ‘Day ‘N’ Night’.
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What’s distinct about this record is that the percussion remains very similar in each track. The track sets the tone for the album, with a heavy use of auto-tune and trap drums. The album is peppered with A-list artists - including the illustrious Andre 3000 - who helps open the album with additional vocals from James Blake on ‘the ends’.ģ000’s verse creeps up after some impressive lyrics from Scott, who has been very vocal in the past about his relaxed approach to lyricism. His collection of mixtapes caught the eye of Kanye West - who took him under his wing as his latest protégée and helped mould Travi$ into the rising star that he is today. Even before Travis Scott’s previous album ‘Rodeo’ dropped he had made quite a name for himself.