Houston rapper and songwriter Travis Scott re-released his beloved second mixtape, “Days Before Rodeo,” on Aug. 23, which was originally released on Aug. 18, 2014. Although the album was never available on streaming platforms, DBR was still internationally loved by original Scott fans.
Scott decided to introduce his famous album to a new generation of listeners by adding it to streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. The album includes features from Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, the 1975, Big Sean, Migos and Peewee Longway. This release shows fans Scott’s evolution as an artist and gives them new songs to listen to at Scott’s concerts.
Many people today see Scott as a modern day legend in the rap community. Re-releasing DBR was a smart publicity move because he is now able to show fans his improvement with his vocals, production and lyrics throughout the years. In listening to the album, fans can identify the start of Scott’s experimentation on more tracks.
Old fans of Scott enjoy songs like “90210” and “Antidote,” and having DBR re-released gives fans nostalgia of the old Scott. Listeners can hear the similar production in the sounds of the beats on the tracks.
Scott’s re-release creates further nostalgia with the inclusion of the disbanded rap group Migos. In 2022, Migos split up over creative differences after 13 years of releasing amazing music like “Stir Fry” and “Walk It Talk It.” The song “Sloppy Toppy (feat. Migos & Peewee Longway)” is featured on the DBR album and brings fans back to the once beloved group. Tapping into fan nostalgia for Migos music, Scott shows his excellent marketing skills, as he attracted not only his new and previous listeners to his music, but also Migos fans.
“I wasn’t a huge fan of Travis Scott in 2015, but now, I listen to Travis all the time,” senior Jaden Zadanosky said. “With Travis releasing ‘Days Before Rodeo,’ I have more music to listen to.”
The album begins with the intro track called “Days Before Rodeo: The Prayer,” which includes impressive vocals and a catchy hook. It then transitions into the most known song on the album, “Mamacita (feat. Rich Homie Quan & Young Thug).” This song became an anthem for rap fans when it was first released in 2014, and it has the potential to impact new listeners in the same way.
Although “Mamacita” was the major hit of the album, the fan-favorite song is still “Drugs You Should Try It.” This song had a huge influence on the rap community and became a hidden gem for Scott’s passionate fans due to its futuristic production. The song has already been streamed over 14 million times on Spotify in the first week it was released. For many of Scott’s fans worldwide, this is their favorite song of his.
Scott has attracted his fans to his music through the extraordinary shows that he puts on. At every Scott concert, the ground shakes and the crowd goes wild with joy. Scott is known to be one of the most energetic and wild performers when he is on stage; with the re-release of DBR, he will have more songs to perform.
“Travis Scott is my favorite rapper of all time because of his energy and the way he goes crazy at his concerts,” senior Michael Cacace said. “I’m excited to see him perform the new songs at the concert.”
Overall, the album is enjoyable due to the rhythm and the energy that it brings. Scott provides melodic and smooth vocals. Although the album shows great production and flows well, it also gives fans an appreciation for Scott’s improvement throughout the years. Scott has evolved from a kid who recorded songs in his basement to a global superstar rapper, and he deserves the recognition.
