Travi$ Scott’s highly anticipated sequel to his mixtape, “Days Before Rodeo,” has finally dropped, and fans should be wildly impressed. “Rodeo” is more than just an extension of Scott’s previous work — it’s a mashup of tasteful and unique beats paired with some undeniably clever lyrics that will have you jamming for days. The album is evidence that Scott has matured with his music.
Featuring contributions from Kanye West, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd and Quavo of Migos, "Rodeo" certainly had a lot of hype to live up to, but after listening to just a couple tracks, it's obvious just how much hard work went into the album.
"Pornography" starts the album off on a pretty strange note as musician T.I. tells the story of how Scott began his music career. The latter half of the song showcases the chaotic nature that is Travi$ Scott. With a heavy beat, this song will have you hyped in no time.
"Oh My Dis Side" featuring Quavo is one of the album's best produced tracks. It plays on the idea of light versus dark, menacing versus playful and it leads perfectly into the rest of the album.
Tracks such as "Maria I'm Drunk" and "Pray 4 Love" are songs that should really get people on board with Scott's newest endeavor. Featuring Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, these two songs truly highlight just how easily Scott can blend his sound with others. He begins each song with a slow crooning that soon turns into a bouncy beat perfect for riding around town.
"Apple Pie" offers a tasteful ending to "Rodeo" (at least, until the deluxe version comes out). The song is both smooth and poppy, and once again features T.I. questioning whether Scott will ever survive the "rodeo" that is his life.
As a whole, "Rodeo" is a well-produced, cohesive work of art. Listeners will definitely notice the sheer effort put in by Scott and his collaborators. He made sure "Rodeo" would not be just a one-listen album — fans will be blasting this baby for weeks to come.