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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-who le.  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 w

It's been a wild thirty years for hip hop, and oftentimes it's crazy to look back and see just how far music has evolved since its envelopment of pop culture in the late 80s. Jay-Z's song "Dead Presidents II" is a quintessential classic hip hop track that encompasses why the genre began in the first place. "Dead Presidents II" is a song by Jay-Z, released in 1996 as the lead single for his debut album "Reasonable Doubt." The song is a gritty and introspective exploration of the lifestyle of a drug dealer, focusing on themes of wealth, power, and criminality. It opens with a sample from Nas's "The World is Yours," which sets the tone for the song's melancholic and reflective mood. Jay-Z raps about his experiences as a drug dealer, describing the money, power, and respect that came with the trade, as well as the violence, paranoia, and emotional toll it took on him. He also reflects on the futility of the drug game, as the money