Unveiling 'Utopia': The Electric First Impressions of Travis Scott's New Album!
In the captivating film Circus Maximus, which goes along with Travis Scott's new album UTOPIA, we see Travis in a wild scuffle with a strange creature with tentacles. He's also shown headbanging in a big open field. Later, he climbs a mountain to meet Rick Rubin, where he admits a deep fear: Can I still feel rage?
Travis's Brave Side: Sharing His Thoughts
Travis decided to open up and show his vulnerable side. After his popular album, Astroworld came out five years ago, he fully embraced being a rebellious character, even though a tragedy challenged that image. In 2021, at his hometown festival in Houston, a sudden accident crushed killed 10 people and injured many more. Travis faced legal action but escaped criminal charges. He seems to have moved on, but guess what? He still has that fiery rage inside. And that's what UTOPIA is all about—a big rap album living in the shadow of other huge ones.
Compared to Kanye: A Surprising Choice
It's no shock that Travis's music is influenced by Kanye West. They've been connected since Travis helped with Yeezus ten years ago. But UTOPIA takes a strange turn, with Travis trying a bit too hard to be like Kanye. But that's tough since Kanye's special ingredient was showing his real emotions. Even when he seemed wild or full of himself, he still felt real. Travis's visuals in Circus Maximus look so polished that he seems like a robot. The same goes for UTOPIA's sound.
Hiding Behind Flash: The Real Travis on the Mic
Sometimes, the catchy beats and fancy production hide the fact that Travis lacks emotion in his rapping. Songs like "My Eyes" sound good with dreamy tunes, but it still sounds a bit empty. "Fe!n" has an overused beat, and even though Playboi Carti tries a new trick with his voice, Travis just adds random words. Future does well on "Telekinesis," and I like the line "Countin' so much money till my skin peel." SZA's part is nice, but it feels like she's just doing her job. Kanye, on the other hand, made his collaborators shine—Travis's album lacks that magic.
Final Notes: Travis's Unfinished Symphony
UTOPIA is here, a big show of Travis's music, echoing in our ears. Travis's journey in Circus Maximus and his album UTOPIA come together, showing us pieces of his artistic self. It's like looking at a puzzle with missing parts, making us wonder about Travis's true musical soul.