Looking Back: Travis Scott - Astroworld Fifth Anniversary

Looking Back: Travis Scott - Astroworld Fifth Anniversary | The Peak of Travis Scott's Hype

Travis Scott has come a long way this past ten years, starting out as a pop-rap artist heavily influenced by Kid Cudi and Kanye West. From humble beginnings on SoundCloud and mixtape websites with Owl Pharaoh, to timeless production on Rodeo, Travis Scott has forever left a mark on the rap scene that will be hard to reach by others. In 2018, Travis would release an album that forever changed the rap scene as-a-whole. Astroworld was well received by critics and fans, as many praised the production, the lyrics, and collaborations with other artists. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 charts, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's lead single, "Butterfly Effect", was a commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. The album includes hit songs like "Stop Trying To Be God" and "Sicko Mode" which also performed well on charts and were certified multi-platinum by RIAA. It was considered a creative and commercial success for Travis Scott and cemented his status as one of the most popular and influential artists in the Hip Hop scene.

Where were you when Astroworld dropped?

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