![]() In November of the same year, Scott signed a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music, as part of its production wing Very GOOD Beats. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label contract with Epic Records. Huncho Jack Don Toliver Kanye West Kid Cudi T.I. Grand Hustle Epic Very GOOD Beats Cactus Jack University of Texas at San Antonio (no degree)Īuto-tune drum machine keyboards synthesizer sampler vocals Scott performing at the Openair Frauenfeld in 2019 Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 08.jpg His stage name is the namesake of a favorite uncle combined with the first name of one of his inspirations, Kid Cudi (whose real name is Scott Mescudi). That’s the most metal thing of all.Jacques Bermon Webster II, (born April 30, 1991) known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. As long as Travis is making records, it’s not going anywhere. We hear so much about the music industry dying. Rodeo” and added, “Motherfucker, thank you for not dropping me. Travis is a voice to cut loose and experience an otherworldly catharsis in a rough world.įollowing “3500,” an incendiary “Piss On Your Grave,” and “Antidote,” he assured, “You motherfuckers survived the L.A. His voice careened with an uneasy elegance and intensity, and that’s what strikes the biggest chord. He described “90210” as his “favorite” from Rodeo and launched into a transfixing rendition of that. They were vaulting up the speakers and standing and screaming along. Kids clamored to get on stage and then dive off. ![]() The energy just felt uncorked and unhinged in the best way possible like seeing Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Ice Cube back on the first Family Values Tour. Big Sean joined him for a raucous “Don’t Play.” Together, they traded bars with a vicious and uncontainable vibrancy. Whether it was the vibrant chant of “Quintana” or the haunting hypnosis of “Pray 4 Love,” he had everybody singing along, transferring the kinetic energy to the audience. would “smash that shit.” He did everything in his power to ensure that. He announced that he just did “three nights in NYC,” but one night in L.A. “Pornography” kicked things off as his he exploded like a powder keg, stomping across the stage in tandem with the audience bouncing up and down. Standing in front of a giant screen that projected impressive and entrancing visuals, he delivered an inspiring, invigorating, and inimitable show. He doesn’t sound like anybody else, and that’s why he could very well be in league with Kurt Cobain, Ozzy Osbourne, and other genre-spanning legends.Īt the Fonda, he took the stage following T.I.’s narrative intro from Rodeo. At the same time, he’s got bangers that are as unique as they are undeniable. Watching him scream lyrics, jump up and down, and stalk the stage with feral ferocity, he’s like all nine members of Slipknot at one person. ![]() Seeing Travis live is one of those things you just have to do before you die. Ironically enough, his full-length debut, Rodeo landed right between Maiden and Death Punch on the chart. His live shows, most recently the sold out gig at the Fonda in Los Angeles, engender the kind of enthusiasm and energy that transcend boundaries. Even though the music isn’t our traditional conception of rock, Travis Scott is the ultimate 21 st century rock star. More importantly, there are a few real rock stars left, and they’re carrying on the traditions of the greats. The iconography and energy of rock music is officially threaded into the fabric of mainstream culture, and the sales support it. On the other end of the spectrum, you’ve got Kim Kardashian rocking Metallica t-shirts and Kendall Jenner sporting Slayer. Slipknot launched the summer’s most awe-inspiring tour in the form of Summer’s Last Stand with Lamb of God, Bullet For My Valentine, and Motionless In White. As far as more “traditional” numbers go, Five Finger Death Punch and Iron Maiden both entered the Billboard Top 200 at the #2 and #4 respectively last week. ![]()
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