The Insane True Story of Days Before Rodeo
Summary
TLDRTravis Scott's journey from an aspiring rapper to a cultural phenomenon is chronicled, highlighting his early mixtapes 'Days Before Rodeo' as the raw and influential work that laid the foundation for his future success. The script delves into Scott's struggle with poverty, family expectations, and the risks he took to chase his dreams. It also explores the impact of his music on the trap genre, featuring collaborations with producers like Metro Boomin and Mike Dean, and artists like Young Thug and Migos. The narrative culminates with the mixtape's role in shaping the future of hip-hop and Scott's rise to fame.
Takeaways
- 🎤 Travis Scott is recognized as one of the most successful rappers in terms of monetizing his fame, with a significant cultural impact through his music, collaborations, and brand deals.
- 🍔 His McDonald's meal, drink brand, and other ventures have contributed to his status as a cultural icon, extending beyond music into lifestyle and fashion.
- 🌐 Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' album was a cultural phenomenon, reflecting his ability to stay relevant in the mainstream for extended periods.
- 🔥 'Days Before Rodeo' is considered by many fans as the raw and authentic representation of Travis Scott's music, showcasing his early talent before mainstream success.
- 🏆 Despite his later success, Travis Scott's early mixtapes are highly regarded for their energy, quality, and the rawness that some fans believe was lost in his later, more commercial work.
- 🎓 Travis Scott's journey to stardom was not straightforward; he faced challenges and took risks, including leaving college to pursue his rap career against his family's wishes.
- 💸 Financial struggles were a significant part of Travis Scott's early career, as he moved to New York and then Los Angeles, living on couches and relying on the generosity of others.
- 🚀 A pivotal moment in Travis Scott's career was a phone call from Kanye West, which led to opportunities that significantly boosted his profile in the music industry.
- 🤝 Collaborations with notable producers and artists were instrumental in shaping Travis Scott's sound and the success of 'Days Before Rodeo', including contributions from Mike Dean, Wondergirl, Metro Boomin, and others.
- 🔝 The mixtape 'Days Before Rodeo' is seen as a landmark in trap music, influencing the sound of mainstream rap and setting the stage for Travis Scott's future success.
- 🌟 The featured artists on 'Days Before Rodeo', such as Young Thug and Migos, delivered memorable verses that contributed to the mixtape's legacy and their own rising fame.
Q & A
What is Travis Scott's ranking among all-time most streamed rappers?
-Travis Scott is the third most streamed rapper of all time.
What significant cultural phenomenon is associated with Travis Scott's album 'Astroworld'?
-Astroworld was an inescapably huge cultural phenomenon that stayed in the mainstream for years.
Why do some fans consider Travis Scott's early mixtapes as his best work?
-Some fans believe that Travis Scott's early mixtapes represent his music in its rawest, most real, and pure form, which they feel was lost in his later stadium-designed albums.
What was the turning point in Travis Scott's career that led to his success?
-Travis Scott's career took a significant turn when he received a phone call to meet Kanye West in New York, which led to opportunities like producing on Yeezus and working on Cruel Summer.
How did Travis Scott's family initially react to his decision to pursue a career in music?
-Travis Scott's family was determined to push him towards a more stable career path and were not supportive of his initial pursuit of music, even cutting him off financially when they discovered he was using money meant for school to chase his rap career.
What was the name of the mixtape that Travis Scott released before 'Rodeo' and what is its significance?
-The mixtape released before 'Rodeo' was 'Days Before Rodeo'. It is significant because it is considered by many fans as the most true version of his music, showcasing his sound in a raw and pure way.
Which producers played a significant role in shaping the sound of 'Days Before Rodeo'?
-Producers like Mike Dean, Wondergirl, Metro Boomin, Southside, Lex Luger, and more contributed to the sound of 'Days Before Rodeo'.
How did 'Days Before Rodeo' influence the future of trap music?
-'Days Before Rodeo' is considered Ground Zero for the wave of trap music that took over the mainstream, influencing the sound of mainstream rap and setting the standard for an entire wave of artists.
What was the state of Travis Scott's career before the release of 'Days Before Rodeo'?
-Before 'Days Before Rodeo', Travis Scott was struggling financially, sleeping on couches, and was largely unknown in the industry.
How did Travis Scott's early life and struggles reflect in his music?
-Travis Scott's early struggles, including being broke and cut off from his family, translated into the raw and aggressive energy found in his music, particularly in 'Days Before Rodeo'.
Outlines
🎤 Travis Scott's Early Struggles and Meteoric Rise
Travis Scott, recognized as the third most streamed rapper globally, has achieved monumental success through collaborations with McDonald's, Nike, and Fortnite, among others. Despite his current fame, his early career was marked by a series of mixtapes that his fans consider his best work for their raw energy and quality. These early projects, particularly 'Days Before Rodeo,' are seen as a purer expression of his music compared to his later stadium-designed albums. Travis's journey began in Houston, Texas, with a family background in academia and a personal dream of becoming a doctor. However, his true passion for music led him to forsake a stable career for the uncertain path of rapping. After a failed start in New York and a subsequent move to LA, Travis faced financial struggles and family estrangement. Yet, his determination paid off when Kanye West took notice, leading to opportunities that significantly boosted his career.
🎵 The Making of 'Days Before Rodeo' and Its Impact
The creation of 'Days Before Rodeo' was a collaborative effort involving several renowned producers like Mike Dean, Wondergirl, Metro Boomin, Southside, Lex Luger, and more. Each brought unique skills to refine Travis's sound, contributing to tracks like 'Drugs You Should Try It,' 'Skyfall,' and 'Zombies.' The mixtape's dark, atmospheric, and moody sound was a departure from mainstream music at the time, setting a new standard for trap music. Notable features from artists like Young Thug and Migos, who were not yet household names, added to the mixtape's authenticity and hunger, showcasing some of their best work to date. 'Days Before Rodeo' became a cult classic, influencing the future of hip-hop and solidifying Travis Scott's reputation as an innovative artist.
🌐 The Cultural Shift and Legacy of 'Days Before Rodeo'
Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' didn't just drop; it detonated, sending shockwaves through the music industry. The mixtape's dark, mysterious, and cool sound, characterized by distorted vocals, atmospheric beats, and a slower pace, became the template for mainstream rap in the years that followed. Despite not being the first trap mixtape, it was a perfect blend of Houston's sound, Southern rap influences, and mainstream diversity, predicting the future of the genre. The project's success was a testament to the hunger and determination of Travis and his collaborators, who were all looking to prove themselves. The mixtape's influence extended to live performances, with Travis's concerts becoming known for their intense energy and chaos, setting a new standard for what a rap concert could be.
🎬 Exploring the Future of Music and Creativity with Nebula
The documentary 'Danger Music' explores the wild side of live music, delving into stories of wild and violent concerts, a theme that resonates with Travis Scott's own performances. The documentary is part of a broader effort on the Nebula platform, co-founded by the video script's author, to create high-quality, interesting content beyond traditional media's constraints. Nebula is a hub for creators to produce original content, such as documentaries, travel game shows, and even movies, all with the aim of pushing the boundaries of entertainment. The platform offers a space for creators to grow, with better production values and more substantial storytelling, making it an exciting frontier for innovative content creation.
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Keywords
💡Travis Scott
💡Mixtapes
💡Cultural Phenomenon
💡Monetizing Fame
💡Trap Music
💡Rodeo
💡Producers
💡Influence
💡Collaborations
💡Mainstream
Highlights
Travis Scott is recognized as the third most streamed rapper of all time.
His collaborations include McDonald's meals, a drink brand, and partnerships with Nike and Fortnite.
Astroworld was a significant cultural phenomenon with a lasting impact.
Travis Scott's early mixtapes are considered by fans to be his best work, showcasing raw talent.
Days Before Rodeo, an early mixtape, is seen as a purer expression of Travis Scott's music.
Travis Scott's journey began with a dream to be a rapper, despite his family's push for a more stable career.
He took a risk, leaving college after one year to pursue a career in music.
Travis Scott initially struggled in New York and Los Angeles, living on couches and cars.
A phone call from Kanye West changed the trajectory of his career, leading to significant opportunities.
Days Before Rodeo was produced with the help of renowned producers like Mike Dean and Metro Boomin.
The mixtape features collaborations with then-upcoming artists like Young Thug and Migos.
Days Before Rodeo's sound was influential, predicting the future of trap music.
The mixtape's raw and aggressive energy, along with its moody feelings, set it apart.
Travis Scott's live performances became known for their intense energy and moshpit chaos.
Days Before Rodeo is considered a cult classic and a blueprint for Travis Scott's successful career.
The documentary 'Danger Music' explores the wild side of live music, mentioning Travis Scott's concerts.
Nebula, a platform co-founded by the speaker, is dedicated to high-quality, creator-driven content.
Transcripts
Travis Scott is the third most streamed
rapper of all time and with his
McDonald's meals drink brand $100
million world tours Nike shoe deals
fortnite collabs and 20 top 10 hits he's
arguably the most successful rapper ever
when it comes to monetizing his Fame
Astro world alone was an inescapably
huge cultural phenomenon when it came
out it felt like it just wouldn't go
away staying in the mainstream for years
but 10 years ago though that wasn't the
case at all deep in the history of
Travis Scott's career there are a
handful of mixtapes that a lot of his
fans consider not just good projects but
in some ways the best music he's ever
made with everything that came after no
matter how many billions of streams it
might have gotten not living up to the
energy and the quality and the rawness
of his early work and so for many of
Travis's more dedicated fans the days
before Rodeo mixtape is the most true
version of his music it's his sound but
in a raw real pure way that he later
lost when he started making albums that
were designed to be played in stadiums
for millions of people so even though
most of his fans have never heard days
before rodia with re uploads having less
than a million views on YouTube the fact
that Travis Scott was essentially a
nobody when he made days before Rodeo
allowed him to make it different from
everything else at the time and in a way
changed the direction of trap Forever at
22 years old Travis Scott was up against
a wall growing up in Houston Texas he
dreamed of being a rapper from a young
age and there are even long forgotten
videos on YouTube of him freestyling in
his high school classroom at the age of
16 wearing a bright yellow Polo and
cargo shorts while he stomped on the
floor performing a song Who to know
she sitting
she but despite his interest in music
his family was determined to push him in
a different more stable Direction
Travis's grandfather had a PhD in
educational psychology and worked as the
head of the Department of psychology at
Texas A&M for 40 years with countless
educational Awards to his name his
parents were graduates from well-known
HBCU as well and Travis Scott later even
said himself that as a kid in elementary
school he dreamed of being a kidney
doctor he even went as far as the shadow
at hospitals when he was younger
spending his free time learning about
how to open a medical practice but when
Travis finally got to the University of
Texas as a freshman he quickly realized
that his true passion had been music all
along and he wanted nothing more than to
be a superstar rockar rapper but that
was easier said than done it's not like
he could just switch his major to a
bachelor's degree in being rich and
famous but Travis's belief in himself
was so strong that he decided he would
do whatever it would take to make his
dreams come true he later said every day
in college was depressing all I wanted
was to be an artist after just one year
in college he took the risk he went home
to his parents he asked for money for
textbooks and a new laptop and when they
gave him the money he pretended to go
back to his dorm in San Antonio but
instead secretly got on a flight to New
York where he stayed on people's couches
trying desperately to find producers and
artists to work with and make a name for
himself even though he got to work with
just blaze a popular producer at the
time after just a few months he realized
that things weren't working out in New
York bouncing around sleeping in other
people's apartments and using money his
parents were sending for school was
helping him survive but he wasn't
thriving he decided instead said to go
to LA to try the same thing there but
before flying to La he went to visit his
parents in Houston only to realize that
they had already figured out he had been
using the money they were giving him for
school to try and find his rap career
they cut him off financially and turned
off his phone plan and they even told
him to never come back but for Travis it
just didn't matter he went right to La
where he was again screwed over when the
friend he was supposed to stay with
completely abandoned him it was a dark
moment in Travis's life having already
failed in one city and now being
completely lost when he tried his plan B
it took real mental strength to not give
up things did go better in la ti saw his
music video for lights and he encouraged
him to keep going with a visit to his
[Music]
Studio but still Travis was struggling
but right at the moment when he was
about to run out of money sleeping on
people's couches and in people's cars
working on music relentlessly not just
because he loved it but because at this
point now it was his Only Hope Travis
got a phone call that changed his life
forever when can you come to New York
Kanye wants to see you from there he
only got bigger and bigger producing on
yeus working on Cruel Summer dropping
his own self-produced mixtape owl Farah
with the help of Mike Dean and Kanye by
2014 Travis was a rising star with a
small but growing fan base that eagerly
anticipated his next move Al Farah was
not an amazing project but it was full
of good ideas and his debut single upper
echelon did really well thanks to
features from Two Chains TI but he
needed to do something to solidify
himself as the next major star in
hip-hop yes he had worked on a Kanye
album yes he had a mixtape out yes he
was signed to TI's label but this isn't
Travis Scott with a McDonald's meal and
a Nike shoe deal in 2013 Travis Scott
was getting 1,000 likes and 10 comments
on his Instagram posts just one year ago
he took the biggest risk of his life by
walking away from a good education to
chase an Impossible Dream but what came
next would be his grand entrance to the
rap game a mixtape that was hungry
ambitious and inventive and would go
down in history as one of the best ever
made making sure that the massive gamble
that sacrificed his relationship with
his family would pay off completely and
change all of their lives forever
although Travis produced a lot of days
before Rodeo by himself it still
wouldn't have been possible without a
long list of accomplished producers
helping along the way with people like
Mike Dean wondergirl Metro boomman
Southside Lex Luger and more making the
project sound the way it did Mike Dean
was the mentor-like older producer that
brought an experienced ear to Travis's
early work working over the years
alongside artists like Tupac Nate Dog
and Dr Dre to later defining the sounds
of Travis's biggest Inspirations Kan and
kid cudy he was the perfect person to
help Travis polish his ideas refining
the sound of songs like drugs you should
try it Skyfall and zombies his tendency
to produce dark booming big sounding
beats was huge in the growth of Travis's
signature
style louder
[Music]
with Wonder Girl helping create the
Sinister sound of the intro the prayer
with menacing organs and horns giving it
a nightmarishly debaucherous sound and
creating a world of sex drugs and rock
and roll it's obvious from the moment
the project starts that now 10 years
later this mixtape was hugely
influential midnight awak
hyperventilating drunk laps around the
glob Wild Goose chasing after three
one amazing still impatience toor Wonder
Girl herself later went on to work with
artists like Lil Uzi Bryson tiller Lil
yotti J pop smoke Drake Rihanna siza
Jay-Z and many more helped Define the
sound of the 2010s and she got her start
and made a name for herself as a close
collaborator of Travis Scott back in
2013 and 14 even producing one of his
earliest singles Uptown completely by
herself when she was 16 years
[Music]
olding hand one
hand another future Legend whose
production was essential for days before
Rodeo becoming an iconic mixtape was
Metro boomman and he was only 20 years
old when this mixtape dropped with him
producing songs like mam Skyfall and
basement freestyle days before Rodeo was
Ground Zero for Travis becoming the face
of the wave of trap music taking over
the mainstream mam especially one of
Travis's breakout hits still throws
Travis fans into a frenzy while Young
Thug's verse on Skyfall is
legendary I'm trapped in my conscious my
tra is to [ __ ] out all these HS hit
up the whole pharmacist you serve all
the money my days before Rodeo was only
the fourth major label project that
Metro boomman ever had credits on and it
was the first where he produced more
than one or two songs but it would only
be one more year before he became the
driving force behind albums like Futures
DS2 what a time to be alive and Travis
Scott's Rodeo well on his way to
becoming a defining producer of the Trap
era and one of the only hip-hop
producers to ever become a star without
rapping a word out loud and all of that
began kind of right at this moment when
he worked with Travis Scott on days
before rodeo in YouTube clips from the
dbr recording sessions you can hear
Travis mumbling and not even mumbling
but Conjuring demons in the studio while
he and Metro work on Skyfall one of
mixtape's hardest tracks Travis's dark
Melodies go perfectly with Metro's
haunting arpeggios scattered percussion
and trunk rattling 808s creating a
brooding sound that still sounds fresh
10 years later
I keep call
call the song mam is one of my favorites
Travis ever made and it has one of the
dirtiest nastiest sickest beats you'll
ever hear produced by Travis Metro and
Mike Dean altogether they turned an R&B
sample from 1973 into a haunting cowboy
western sounding flip and they created
an unforgettable song that ended up
being one of Travis's breakout hits for
good reason and Young Thug's verse on
here is absolutely
Unforgettable down speeding
I 25000
oldo similarly the brooding dreamy
guitars on drugs you should try it make
it one of Travis's most legendary songs
it's one of his few and far between
truly emotional moments on tape with
devastating lyrics about heartbreak and
a Melancholy vocal delivery it's an
unforgettable
song I play the Dr she R the drugs I
rock the we was you never on the side of
featured artists days before Rodeo is
similarly a history museum with Young
Thug and Migos having some of the most
memorable verses on the whole project
it's kind of like a window into the past
when Young Thug wrapped on Skyfall and
mam some of his most legendary feature
versus ever he wasn't yet an influential
rap Legend he hadn't even dropped the
barter 6 yet most people saw him as a
flash in the pan who was probably going
to fall off after another year or two
and in the same way when this mixtape
dropped the Migos didn't have an album
out yet either it's pretty crazy to hear
these guys putting out some of their
best work when they weren't even yet
fully established in the industry and it
feels like in a way it might be some of
their best work because they were still
hungry and trying to prove themselves
days before Rodeo though of course isn't
the first trap mixtape ever made Travis
Scott didn't reinvent the wheel it's
actually pretty obvious who his
influences are on this entire project
but his idea of mixing the sound that
his hometown of Houston was known for
and taking from the sound of Southern
rappers like TI two chains and Juicy J
while combining it with the upscale
mainstream diverse sounds of Kanye and
kid Cy paid off massively and so days
before Rodeo came at the right moment to
be the start of something huge if this
project dropped today it would have a
billion streams within a week it's
essentially a prediction of the future
within a couple of years most of the
people who worked on this project
rapping writing or producing became
household names for hip-hop fans and the
sound of the mixtape itself later became
the sound of mainstream rap as a whole
at the time though it was put together
by a group of hungry kids who
desperately wanted to prove themselves
Travis himself had been dead broke and
cut off from his family only a year
earlier and that energy translated into
an amazing piece of music a new
generation of trap artists was Rising
into the mainstream Limelight and the
sound that Travis and all of his
collaborators were able to create was
going to set the standard for an entire
wave of ERS the mixtape is dark
mysterious and cool with distorted
vocals atmospheric beats and a somewhat
slower Pace it was a fresh sound that
within a few years almost everyone under
the age of 25 in America would be
obsessed with you have to remember this
is before Mumble rap this is before
SoundCloud rap this is before emo rap
this is before mainstream trap days
before Rodeo didn't just drop it
detonated it sent shock waves through
the music world earning widespread of
claim from fans and critics alike and
solidifying Travis Scott's reputation as
as one of the best new voices in a
rising wave of trap music that would
eventually take over the entire music
industry days before Rodeo kept people
captivated for years thanks to the drama
and the rawness in its production vocals
and writing the gritty sounds the
aggressive energy and the Moody feelings
established Travis Scott as someone who
was going to change the game the way he
merged his Houston roots with his
futuristic trap ideas and the Rage or
die energy was Unstoppable within just a
few years dbr was a cult classic and as
the hype around days before Rodeo grew
so did Travis's influence his live shows
got famous for their insane energy and
moshpit chaos all thanks to the songs on
this mixtape the concert became a w of
passage for fans looking to experience
the full force of Travis's energy before
long he wasn't just a rapper anymore he
was the leader of a movement one that
would go on to shape the future of
hip-hop in ways that no one could have
predicted back in 2014 and after days
before Rodeo Travis Scott's career
skyrocketed he went on to release a
string of critically acclaimed and
massively successful albums but for many
of his fans days before Rodeo remains
still to this day the purest and most
real expression of his original Vision
it came out at just the right moment to
feel like something real because it was
in 2013 Travis Scott wanted to be a
rapper so badly that he ran away from
home and was walking around New York
City and LA with no money in his pocket
no phone completely cut off from his
family because he believed so strongly
that he could be a rapper so he had to
make days before Rodeo a success he had
to make it legendary if he didn't we
wouldn't know who he is today before the
millions of fans the private jets the
fashion brands and the Netflix
documentaries days before Rodeo is the
project that set the stage for the
massive pop trap wave that came after it
it's the blueprint for a career that
redefined the boundaries of just how pop
and mainstream trap could ever be a
career that reached such unlikely
Heights because Travis was willing to
take the unlikely Road and risk at all
abandoning the safer path that stood in
front of him to take a chance that would
change his life forever everyone who
knows Travis Scott knows that his
concerts are all about raging and
getting wild and crazy he really is one
of the most dangerous performers around
today from getting arrested for yelling
at his fans to break down barriers and
Rush the stage in 2017 to laa paloa 2015
where his set got cut short when he
started giving the middle finger to
security guards and yelling we want Rage
part of the fun of a Travis Scott
concert has always been just how
unhinged and out of control the show can
be but Travis isn't the first artist who
built a Persona around crazy concerts
where Anything Could Happen people like
gigg Allen and Hannah trash are some of
the original masters of the art of
violent concerts and they did all sorts
of crazy things over the years like
crashing bulldozers into their stages
and even worse things I can't say here
so that's why I think you'll really like
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