TRAVIS SCOTT: The Insane True Story

[@Volksgeist]

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[@jimmybeanchugger1832]

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[@Spectre0799]

@@jimmybeanchugger1832 this sound like a whole lotta yapping my guy

[@daleycarter]

I think Birds is a brilliant album, so many melodies that just stick in your head, and the 1st three tracks are such a vibe back to back

[@wtrpddles]

agreed

[@MACKEYP]

Fr birds brings me back to so many memories and shared times. Under appreciated

[@jeff69cpl]

Birds could not be a "canon" album as Travis say (that it's not a follow up to Rodeo) but without a doubt has a unique sound that personally I like and makes It special, I mean he has never realised tracks with the vibes and sound of Birds since then. Yeah the album it's not the best lyrically but the sound is very memorable, tracks like: the end, way back, coordinate, pick up the phone, sdp interlude, goosebumps, beibs in the trap, wonderful, sweet sweet, they just feels unique in Travis discography.

[@FireflameGames]

@@jeff69cpl I think travis poured his heart into birds, but after he realized people weren't enjoying it that much, he said that. just my theory tho. also through the late night is such a vibe and one of the best Cudi x Travis songs

[@k2a2l2]

yeah that album is a classic imo, especially coordinate that song is one of my favs by travis

[@kyoto1008]

This might just be your most insane and well done video yet bro, love to see this crazy evolution!

[@johnfaust1]

ce zici ma :)))

[@astronomicalcuh]

im 13 right now and recently went through all of travis's discogrophy and loved him. i wish i was old enough to have watched him grow sooner. hes a legend

[@dabbingchungus6360]

Newgen

[@ballerboi4980]

Get yo young ass off the internet 😂😂

[@laynedodd9904]

@@dabbingchungus6360🌽🎱

[@astronomicalcuh]

@@ballerboi4980 cuh u must have a lot of time on ur hands to be sayin this im js saying travis is great

[@astronomicalcuh]

@@ballerboi4980 u aint gotta be such a dickhead

[@crysis379_]

Totally agree with you about Trav’s lyrics. Not the best, but he himself has literally said “this ain’t no poetry session” at one of his shows.

[@marknaples8577]

ur not looking for lyricism when listening to travis anyone who goes to travis looking for lyricsm is lowkey corny asf. Travis is for when you want hype, fun songs with really fucking good beats and production.

[@CodeNameCloudX]

@@marknaples8577 utopia was pretty good for lyricism if you look into it enough

[@Icehelio]

@@marknaples8577not inherently. apple pie has solid lyrics for example. same thing with step trying to be god. those are some solids off the top of my head.

[@abhinavvatsa7832]

Travis’ next album gonna be crazy

[@n_kasperek3597]

he never misses, he'll go down as the goat of trap, legend, him and kanye are extremely creative

[@milesbusch5534]

well it was

[@JACK-OMARI]

Birds is heavily underrated, it's really good

[@ImWaIking]

My favorite album

[@shachede6828]

IT IS MY FAVORITE TOOO 😭😭😭 so underrated

[@ab_theyoungking]

bro i always say Birds is better than Rodeo , facts !!

[@london8615]

severely !!

[@Bowzer2025]

The fact that he’s been working with on this video since before Utopia is insane. Keep up the great work dude!!!!

[@NtuMCMXCVI]

This is brilliantly made. Loved how much you mentioned Days Before The Rodeo.I have watched many of these doccies and they always down play how great a project it was

[@Glockatore]

I think you should have talked more about "MY EYES" when in the song he says "I replay them nights, and right by my side, all I see is a city of people that ride wit' me If they just knew what Scotty would do to jump off the stage and save him a child" when he's reffering to the ASTROWORLD incedent

[@ProFrenchFry]

The goat of Houston and psychedelic rap He’s a goat already.

[@camiamproducer]

I felt like the production on Carousel went crazy, AstroWorld helped Hit-Boy catch a 2nd wind, now he’s dominating hip-hop

[@bourne8636]

His production is so good, I wanna be on that level so bad 🔥

[@bourne8636]

Had to sub after this 🔥

[@edgelordofhosts]

"Let your ambition carry you"

[@astroe694]

Same

[@gabrielkinsel4345]

Travis only crime he ever committed was never putting the full length version of SDP on birds. Easily a top 10 Travis song.

[@chunkamei2077]

On god

[@fazormcghee7936]

Alot of people dont acknowledge trap albums as worthy of being called classics but i said, from the moment i heard rodeo, that its a classic trap album. Still listen to it to this day. I also think lil baby's "My Turn" is a classic trap album.

[@Volksgeist]

Agreed

[@dahvidFOE]

Ya vids are top tier. The pleasing to the eye visuals, in-depth opinions, progression in the storyline, it’s all fye. You ain’t jus a fan your a connoisseur. It was a hour long video but it felt like it was shorter bc it was so interesting

[@Volksgeist]

Thank you man, been working hard to make these videos a dope experience.

[@dahvidFOE]

@@Volksgeist Fax, La flame has been one a my favorite artists. I hope I can reach his level of production fr

[@territorialarmyfoundations6044]

The production on Meltdown is stellar in my opinion, even if that first verse is a bit weird. That synth sample that Drake leads with that drones out for Travis’ verse then comes back in when he says the iconic ‘poppin’ is just genius production and engineering. Incredible.

[@AdrianM777]

Always amazing work from you sir!! Keep it up. You’ll blow up one day🤞🏽

[@Volksgeist]

THATS THE GOAL

[@zKtrl]

The visuals on this video are superb bro, the time and effort does not go unnoticed brother🔥

[@justiceder]

Travis is a genius when it comes to melody, vocal production and curation

[@Volksgeist]

LOVE your work man

[@Ouyiggh8807]

I like 16 track out of the 19 tracks on utopia. Amazing album 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@SelfTitledRecords]

Ong bro this channel is so freaking good, amazingly put together vids with tons of info and perspectives tied together with great graphics and editing, keep it up bro

[@jaidencorrea-l3y]

One of my teachers taught Travis and he said “jaques was a very good student” he js knew he became famous nothing else 😂😭

[@SpaceSlayer33]

did u get the elkins?

[@salty909]

the h town goat

[@producedbycaleb]

Beyoncé too ✅

[@jesseturner4607]

@@producedbycalebno

[@DilateCrew]

‘ H town now we gon stunt’

[@ShowtimeArthur]

After Harden

[@Special_Agent_Frank_Horrigan]

​@@producedbycalebeh

[@th3r0n62]

Wake up is my favourite song on the track I remember the first time I heard it I was hittin my first Xanax walking in the wilderness by myself and it was just sunshine and rainbows and I felt my soul leave my body as the song continued. I don’t condone drugs but that was my first and last time doing it. 💯

[@rbdclips8975]

The theme for utopia is complicated but in a good way like the journey of the album…him going to Nigeria to parts of Europe I still don’t understand what was going on but the weirdness of it makes it unique,I remember the first listen was before going to school and I didn’t enjoy or understand it but I listened to it in class from the beginning earphones full blast and damn it was a experience like no other from then I play it every single day…Travis is my favorite artist but when he drops trash I do brand it as trash but utopia gotta be his best album yet totally different from what I expected from him mostly because of the snippets and leaks,he did most of the major production for the album like the movie and most beats on the album he definitely thought it out and went the creative route not what people wanted but what he thought was good for the album he could have dropped songs we expected from etc

[@maj3nbuu]

Completely left out how AMC Theatres screened Utopia right before it dropped on streaming. *what an album rollout 💥

[@Whodnl]

Thank you as always for making great videos

[@Volksgeist]

thank you bro, appreciate the support always

[@Izraelthealkemist]

Was riding around Atl around 4am listening to Rodeo a few months ago. It was a much needed experience 🤌🏾😌

[@LyonKnight24KX]

Phenomenal job!!! This was a pleasure to listen to while grocery shopping!

[@sourbaileys]

I would say that Birds was the huge gap in leveling up compared to The Weeknd going from Trilogy to Kissland. Switching gears and being inspired by a new life-style. I still think Birds is one of my favorite albums from Travis.

[@gnaeung1658]

Incredible video bro good stuff

[@cbro444]

From hip-hop icon to marketing genius, Travis' reach goes beyond music at this point. His music is undeniably cinematic and he really understands how to depict a story throughout his records. Future industry legend. Great video

[@Zackadeles]

How did he completely skip No Bystanders?

[@amazanta1605]

Ur visuals are unmatched better then bigger channels I hope ur able to do a montage on ur best visuals

[@poolist]

Ever since that recent carti video, ive been watching every video man! Keep it up ❤

[@sphumingwenya2024]

Rodeo 9/10 Birds in the Trap 8.5/10 Astroworld 9.5/10 would be a 10 but for who/what Utopia 10/10 honestly one of the best album experiences I ever had

[@xaviussuniga2542]

I gotta disagree with utopia i personally didn’t like it like that i give is like a 8.5 some song are gas and some are not allat but respect the opinion

[@JoshJr98]

I’m still playing multiple songs from utopia daily in the car

[@W-mans26]

@@xaviussuniga2542u just need to appreciate it for what it is not what’s it’s not and you’ll see it’s a 10

[@Driblefanten]

Utopia is not a 10 💀

[@crytstalcrust]

@@Driblefantenmy guy it’s his opinion

[@Theoneandonlyfirelight]

Birds in the Trap is so underrated, and I think people are missing the point of this Album. I believe Travis was on his experimental era and tried new sounds with different tone.

[@shachede6828]

NOOOO BIRDS IS MY FAVORITE! Y’all can say whatever. There is not a miss on that album. Like I resonate with that album so much I love it like 3500.

[@ab_theyoungking]

bro i’ve always said , Birds is better than Rodeo , but niggas don’t wanna listen , you got Andre 3k on your intro , K.Dot , Abel , Cudi (twice) , Swizz Beats , Bryson to mention but a few and that’s features , we ain’t even talk about the feel to the music yet ., CRAZY bro🔥🔥 i always thought ASTROWORLD was his best album though but i’m starting to feel like Utopia is taking that crown rn , that album is something else🌪️🔥

[@shachede6828]

@@ab_theyoungking what songs do you like on utopia, I don’t like it 😂

[@yoimvision]

I have nothing to add, just wanted to congratulate you for how amazing this video is.

[@SideMike]

Your content is incredible. I love seeing a new upload from you!

[@beasley_unborn6729]

Man I went to school with him my last year in high school 2009 at elkins in missouri city. he used to freestyle in our government class. He was also the most likely to become famous at that school. Its kinda surreal how much he blew up. He clearly had next level talent and had a vision and a style which made him stand out. Especially from the area. In that general area the only rappers that people looked up to were rappers like Z-ro, Trae, Etc. That school was in a much better area of Missouri City and he was from a decent family that lived in the suburbs. That was even more of a reason where if he was going to make it he had to think way outside the box. Being a rapper like Z-Ro and Trae would only make him so far at best where Sauce Walka is at now. Aside from all that he wouldn't be able to go to the houston labels to catch a break because they wouldn't have seen the vision. He saw something no one else did to the point he ended up in NY homeless just to catch that break.

[@therealst1790]

"Escape plan" is one of his best songs.

[@ronaldmoses3440]

Houstonfornication beat and the way he rode that shit (pause) was crazy best song on the album

[@london8615]

his momentum up until the astroworld tragedy was crazy, especially for the type of music he makes, he was on top of the world

[@MiLLz830]

momentum came back crazy with utopia

[@london8615]

@@MiLLz830 it’s not the same , a lot of ppl don’t f with him despite the sales

[@MiLLz830]

@@london8615 when you’re on top you are hated by so many

[@deeswan7603]

The sample on “5% Tint” isn’t from still tippin. The piano riff is from “Goodie Mob” bro. Goodie is a collective consisting Cee-Loo Green and others who are part of the dungeon family(OutKast/Killer Mike etc…)

[@alvaroholovach]

INSANE video bro! was not familiar with your channel but already subscribed! I think it would be awesome to see a video like this but with A$AP Rocky, keep up the good work.

[@cristiansierra8382]

Astroworld is so good! I still listen it today

[@alexcarms]

Amazing video. Surprised you didn’t play the second half of My Eyes that references Astroworld fest.

[@petros.theodosis]

I can really relate to your opinion on Astro World. Keep up the grind💪

[@stankyhooch]

the thing that annoys me about the "lyrics" discussion is i can name a ton of cringey lines from every single rapper so why are we judging travis on his cringey lines when they all do it? I loved XXXTentacion but he had the most cringey lines ever but i still loved the way he could rap and the flows he would use. personally, i think all the hate stems from people either just hating on the artist or simply not listening to the discorgraphy period which means they don't even know what they're talking about.. People seriously probably only listened to Aye by Lil Uzi and say he says nothing when wtf did uzi say on that song? lol I could make a million points but oh well

[@littleyachty]

travis lowk be saying real shit too, mfs never listened to coffee bean or oh my dis side

[@samr34456]

Underrated video, holy shit this was 100x better than his own netflix doc😂

[@marcusgarcia5383]

This is a masterpiece of a video. Amazing job!

[@Lor1zzball]

i like the way travis get features tht sound more like an instrument on the song than an artist along with himself harmonizing with the production he chooses

[@spectaculaishn]

this was really amazing but please do a video on j Cole's story next. 🙏 🙏

[@lolligaggin63]

so glad to see a video like this. your description of each track, album was on point dude. holy shit

[@fchaz13]

Amazing video but you missed with MAFIA and CIRCUS MAXIMUS. Those are some of travis’ best songs

[@Kkayy020]

His story will always remain strange on how he met with T.I and Ye with 0 fans 😂

[@Thyyluvz]

You’d be surprised how many artist are behind the scenes of the hip hop scene before they become somebody.

[@cesarlaflame]

Days before rodeo is my favorite trav project still

[@MitchellSains]

Thanks for the great video. As a video editor myself I can tell how much effort you put into this!

[@Otopa-f5b]

Got my utopia shirt on rn 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BOUTTAMAKEAHNAME4MYSELF]

Eyes glued to all of these make me want to Chase music again

[@jasonbell8315]

This was a good video!!! Keep up the good work and naw your went glazing if your a Travis Scott fan then your just expressing yourself!!!!

[@zeenoo8]

Astroworld is perfect album indeed

[@Xkxltxc]

90210, The prayer & Skyfall give me chills

[@salamance2]

back here after DBR deluxe

[@lordzeekerproductions]

Awesome video! I love the collage-styled media you use, it looks super cool. You're my new favorite rap video essayist.

[@dondacurator]

way back is one of those few songs that youll appreciate more performed live than on streams and tapes

[@darrenlord2468]

Tenets is a must watch ! Travis Scott stay healthy your needed

[@Gabriel-un5sn]

birds is definitely one of my favorites, but i have a hard time rating it against his other albums, or rather, ranking any of his albums against each other as they are all very good. Each comes with its own nature and vibe, and is very distinct from any other select album. I think huncho jack also deserves flowers though, it truly is an underrated trap banger, it’s grimey tone really can get you into a mindset that no other travis album can get you into. I think I could associate each album with a feeling, i would personally say, Rodeo - Reaching the End of a beautiful journey discovering yourself along the way (basically what V said). Birds - No cares, just vibing, literally in every sense. A point in time where you just don’t care and are doing something you love. Huncho Jack - The state of being locked in. Not that the album is travis being locked in, but that it really does depict that feeling of being hunched over and in the zone. Astroworld - Laying field of grass, looking at the clouds and just feeling the sun on your skin; freedom Utopia - Pure energy; if you’ve ever been in a track race you’ll understand what I mean! Or any sport where adrenaline is high. That’s Utopia until the end where it fizzles out and shows what it’s like after that energy with my eyes kind of being a preparation in a way. (and jackboys if you consider it an album, it’s more of a compilation but i digress, just GRIME; gatti is the embodiement of this idk how to describe it, music on a speaker washing dishes with the stank face in full effect😂)

[@thatisntryan]

I don’t agree with all of his musical tastes (especially his seemingly person vendetta against Drake lol). But there’s no denying the effort and creativity put into the video. The research and editing is amazing. Great video

[@Spectre0799]

W discography review

[@haleto_logan07]

“i don’t want you to think im glazing” then proceeds to glaze rodeo

[@gabrielmitchell9562]

Tbh that's a problem for me as well 😅

[@sahilpatel091]

Huncho Jack pretty underrated. Good album to just vibe out to

[@VictoriaBenz]

with Utopia, especially LOOOVE, i loved looove not only because it talks about the euphoric side of being famous and how travis will stand for a long time in the music industry, but it has a really soulful amapiano essence to it, especially since im from south africa, it really stood out to me the most, but maybe thats just my bias, but i loved looove for bring rap and piano together

[@flurys]

amazing video!

[@K9neRapsta]

Good video. Just something to note: the interpolation you pointed out @40:00 for 5% tint isn't 'Still Tippin' by Swisha House but 'Cell Therapy' by Goodie Mob. Good shit though

[@mangome14]

need one of these on denzel curry

[@nightcr_wler]

This lowkey kinda seems like a discography review lol

[@jlacky303]

Yeah i expected more of his background life

[@williamschaefer282]

Cool video, My relationship of 5 years ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to leave me, I really love her so much I can’t stop thinking about her, I’ve tried my very best to get her back in my life, but to no avail, I’m frustrated, I don’t see my life with anyone else. I’ve done my best to get rid of the thoughts of her, but I can’t, I don’t know why I’m saying this here, I really miss her and just can’t stop thinking about her.

[@williamschaefer282]

Amazing, how did you get a spiritual counsellor, and how do i reach her?

[@williamschaefer282]

Thank you for this valuable information, i just looked her up now online. impressive.

[@lolsoos4205]

Why KZbin does nothing against these bots

[@ugwunnaodinye8657]

I had to stop when you said Yosemite was shitty, it’s easily one of the highlights of the album. Gunna perfectly acts as the guide through the song with the chorus and the beat overall is heavenly

[@giovannivuitton46]

I don't get the YOSEMITE hate. Top 5 ASTROWORLD song for sure.

[@Alleykatsks]

Almost at the end and I didn't hear about the deal with nike.

[@NotRimzy]

Rodeo is the best album of all time, DBR is the best mixtape of all time

[@kayslays00]

Wasn’t a huge fan of him to begin with. But golly I cannot get myself to listen to him anymore. I think of the lives lost every time and it breaks my heart.

[@Newman10steps]

Masterfully done. One thing I gotta ask is why everyone shits on birds in the trap? Even you playing snippets of these songs I haven’t listened to in years brings me back to a certain time, them songs are fire af! And a proper evolution of his sound up to that point. I get that it didn’t have an “epic” story tying all the songs together, but that isn’t absolutely necessary to make a great album experience and he already did that. And to complain about the lyrics as if it’s so much worse than all his other projects I don’t understand that either, he ain’t never been the greatest rapper (and I enjoy his rapping for what it is)

[@ab_theyoungking]

bro i’ve always said , Birds is better than Rodeo , but niggas don’t wanna listen , you got Andre 3k on your intro , K.Dot , Abel , Cudi (twice) , Swizz Beats , Bryson to mention but a few and that’s features , we ain’t even talk about the feel to the music yet ., CRAZY bro🔥🔥 i always thought ASTROWORLD was his best album though but i’m starting to feel like Utopia is taking that crown rn , that album is something else🌪️🔥

[@Newman10steps]

@@ab_theyoungking exactly man 3k on the intro, the cudi/kendrick features is crazy as is! I always said pick up the phone is a perfect song in all aspects shoulda have been way bigger of a song. Plus all the feature you mentioned. I gotta relisten to utopia i fw but i feel like i still haven’t given it a proper listen. I like it as a listening experience but as far as individual songs not as many stood out to me as on any of his other projects. But same time I still haven’t had a full listen. Love my eyes, I know, fe!n etc though

[@Samxdr_]

I think Utopia is amazing album, yeah there’s a couple skips but overall it’s Amazing honestly

[@1The1Shadow1]

birds in the trap is his best album, I think it’s the most unique album or one of the most unique albums in our time.

[@Unknown-rx8ut]

Lemme review his projects chronologically real quick, if you would kindly spare me a minute or 2 of your time. Owl Pharaoh - 8/10 --> Noteworthy tracks: Bad Mood Shit on You, Quintana, Upper Echelon, Dance on the Moon, Hell of a night, Blocka La Flame, MIA (crazy cuz the verses were freestyles from his xxl freshman stuff) Days Before Rodeo - 10+/10 --> Noteworthy tracks: The Prayer, Mamacita, Drugs You Should Try It, Don't Play, Sloppy Toppy, Zombies, Basement Freestyle, Backyard, Grey, Bacc (mad underrated, I love it) Days Before Rodeo Deluxe (just dropped) - 10+/10 --> Noteworthy tracks: Mocity Flexologist, Whole Lots Changed, Too Many Chances, Serenade, Yeah Yeah, Too Many Options, Respected Rodeo - 10+/10 --> Noteworthy Tracks: Photography (insanely underrated), Oh My Dis Side, 3500, 90210, Pray 4 Love, Nightcrawler, Antidote, I Can Tell, Apple Pie, Never Catch Me, Ok Alright (ima be honest, Maria is mad overrated, it's too slow and Young Thug just sucks, and bieber is also mid at best) Birds - 8.5/10 --> Noteworthy tracks: the ends, way back, coordinate, through the late night, goosebumps, wonderful, biebs in the trap, sdp extended, sweet sweet, lose, pick up the phone Huncho Jack - 6/10 --> Modern Slavery, Black and Chinese, Huncho Jack, Dubai Shit, Saint Laurent Mask, Saint Astroworld - 9.5/10 --> Stargazing, Carousel, Sicko Mode, No Bystanders (verse 1 goes hard), Skeletons, Nc-17, Astrothunder, Yosemite, Who What, Butterfly Effect (Forgot how Houstonfornication sounds and STTBG is saved by Travis, but not enough to be good) Jackboys - 5/10 --> Highest in the Room, What to do Utopia - 10/10 --> Thank God, My Eyes, Sirens, Fein, I Know, Circus Maximus, Skitzo, Telekinesis, Til Further Notice In conclusion, I need to hop off bro's meat 💀

[@k2a2l2]

uptown is still a crazy song i remember finding it many years ago and it was unlike anything else i heard at the time w that insane switch up. he then dropped days before rodeo along rodeo and those are also so insanely unique and just so good, especially for the time they were made. great memories listening to all his music and utopia is pretty good but i feel just doesnt hit the same

[@angottionline]

BABE WAKE UP, NEW VOLKSGEIST VIDEO OUT🗣️🗣️‼️‼️

[@PCcardboard1354]

Great video!!! I can't even imagine how much stress was on travis knowing utopia would make or break his career. But its amazing how he pulled it off, I think he is finally cemented in rap history. edit: (Okay, I wrote this 11 months ago, so almost a year, I have changed and beleve me or not I have not listened to ONE travis song since. I am a muslim and I always knew listening to music was wrong but especially music like Travis's "Suck her toes" "My penis is like the iffel" etc, this is not words of god, and I feel unclean listening to them. I have made my choice. and I NO LONGER LISTEN TO HIM)

[@Carl-0909]

realll, such a www comment

[@PCcardboard1354]

@@Carl-0909 I edited it please read.

[@wolverine9049]

Travis isn't some lyrical goat and I dont really listen to him but I understand why people love him so much

[@Qu3XXy-sr9cf]

you changed they way i think about travis scott and all his songs

[@Ofuchan]

thank you for covering the goat

[@thatguymatt5816]

GKMC is a perfect album

[@michaelstaley7370]

amazing work 🙌🏼🔥

[@NaoSakuga]

birds is definitely under appreciated

[@aditr0n_7]

all this time i was thinking the talking outro for apple pie was trav, it sounds a lot like him.

[@PARAFERNALIAFUNK]

beautiful video bro thank you

[@elbahnasawybeast]

Your effort is appreciated ❤💪