With recent output in mind, the majority of Utopia should follow the commercial template that’s resulted in three number 1s in under a year.īut Travis has echoed ambition, so there will be a few moments of your usual beat switches, unorthodox song structures and killer melodies. However, recent singles have hinted to a diluted formula, one that takes his artistic bearings to its simplest level (à la Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight / Huncho Jack). In his support, such was the case with the expansive Rodeo, and then the psychedelic Astroworld. In his 2021 interview with i-D, Travis stated his desire to make a “new sound”. With Travis stating he is “working with some new people”, expect some fresh faces to land on Utopia. A reunion with Kacy Hill would be welcome, who was missed on Astroworld, as would additional female collaborators such as Rosalía, SZA and FKA Twigs. However, Travis always throws in curveballs when it comes to the feature roster. If songs like “Stop Trying to Be God” and “Mile High” are to go off, their chemistry will most certainly be a treat on Utopia. Multiple posts by Scott have shown him back in the studio with English singer-songwriter James Blake. Roddy Ricch is also expected to land a feature, and no doubt stars of the Cactus Jack camp are locked and loaded (Don Toliver). Trap peers Lil Uzi Vert and Future are overdue appearances.
Regulars Kid Cudi and 21 Savage may reappear, particularly the former unless every Cudi-Travis song is being saved for their collaborative project. Should “Franchise” make the cut, that already brings Young Thug and M.I.A. But now that Travis’ star power is stronger than ever, any and every name is available at his disposal. Travis heavily collaborates on every project to his name, so fans can expect similar volumes of guest appearances on Utopia. However with its age and the remix featuring on the JackBoys label compilation, it is unlikely to be included on Utopia outside of a bonus track capacity.Īstroworld was stacked with surprise features from Drake and Frank Ocean down to Stevie Wonder and James Blake. The much-teased song “Highest in the Room” was released back in October 2019 and also peaked at number 1. Released as a single in September 2020, the fact it peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 could well enough signal its inclusion on the Utopia tracklist. Expected to be a standalone single, its success enabled it to feature on Astroworld over a year later.Ī similar case could be made for the song “Franchise” featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. In 2017, the “Butterfly Effect” was released as a SoundCloud three-pack.
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