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Rockstar made travis scott8/31/2023 ![]() They sample a bigoted Boosie interview and flip it to their advantage, which reflects how comfortable they are in their own skin. Jordan: I think the way Uzi talks their shit on “Suicide Doors”‘ is dope. But when it comes to the more energetic post-SoundCloud songs, I’ll go with “Suicide Doors.” I was standing a few feet away from them when they debuted it at Summer Smash the other day, and it somehow sounds even crazier on the album-pure adrenaline rush. It has an infectious beat, Lil Uzi is rapping aggressively, and their flow is insane.Įric: “Days Come and Go” stands out because it’s got that classic melodic Uzi sound that I love (plus some of the best raps on the whole album). That’s the most metal thing of all.Jessica: “Flooded The Face” is the best song on the album. 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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