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Circus Maximus Tour
The Circus Maximus Tour, also branded and promoted as Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus, is the ongoing fourth concert tour by American rapper and singer Travis Scott, in support of his fourth studio album, ''Utopia (Travis Scott album), Utopia'' (2023). Fellow American singer Teezo Touchdown served as the opening act for the first leg of the tour. Don Toliver opened at the first show of leg two in Chicago, with Chase B, Scott's live DJ, as the opening act in Toronto, Sheck Wes in Boston, and Detroit rappers Babyface Ray, Skilla Baby, and Veeze (rapper), Veeze opening in Milwaukee and the remaining shows. The Circus Maximus tour is Scott's first concert tour in five years and his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld Festival crowd crush at his headlining performance at NRG Park in his hometown of Houston, Texas. The tour started on October 11, 2023, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and ends on September 13, 2024, Rock in Rio festival, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock In Rio
''Rock in Rio'' is a recurring music festival originating in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It later branched into other locations such as Lisbon, Madrid and Las Vegas. Nine incarnations of the festival have been held in Rio de Janeiro, in 1985, 1991, 2001, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022, nine in Lisbon, in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2022, three in Madrid in 2008, 2010 and 2012 and one in Las Vegas, in 2015. Brazilian entrepreneur and advertiser Roberto Medina was responsible for the inception and organization of the festival, as well as moving the 2004 edition to Lisbon, while controversially keeping the brand "Rock in Rio". In 2011, Rock in Rio returned to its original location, Rio de Janeiro, with a new line-up of singers and groups. Rock in Rio is one of the largest music festivals in the world, with 1.38 million people attending the first event, 700,000 attending the second and fourth, about 1.2 million attending the third, and about 350,000 peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterfly Effect (Travis Scott Song)
"Butterfly Effect" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released by Epic Records on May 15, 2017, as the lead single from Scott's third studio album, '' Astroworld'' (2018). The song was written by Scott with Canadian producers Murda Beatz and Felix Leone. Background During a performance in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 4, 2017, Scott hinted at the release of new music in a freestyle. Scott can be heard saying: "Dropping new music in a few days. Bout to go crazy for a few days." The song was released alongside two other songs from Scott on SoundCloud, including "A Man" and "Green & Purple", which featured American rapper Playboi Carti. Reception Lawrence Burney of ''Vice'' magazine said: "'Butterfly Effect' is textbook slurred Scott number, with backing vocals that sounds eerily similar to Migos' 'Slippery.'" Madeline Roth of MTV said the song is "hazy" and "low-key". Similarly, Tom Breihan of ''Stereogum'' said: "'Butterfly Effect' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Eyes (Travis Scott Song)
"My Eyes" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott from his fourth studio album ''Utopia'' (2023). It features uncredited additional vocals from Sampha and Justin Vernon. The song was written by the vocalists alongside Dua Saleh, Wheezy, Buddy Ross, Vegyn, and WondaGurl, the latter four producing it with Scott and Vernon. Composition In the first part, Scott utilizes tender melodies over the sample and synthesizer production, pitching up his voice in a style that has been compared to Frank Ocean's ''Blonde'' and performing in "stuttering flows" similar to that of Ocean's music, while Sampha and Justin Vernon provide vocals as well. The beat switches in the middle of the song, for the rest of which Scott lyrically reflecting on what is at stake for him and the Astroworld Festival crowd crush., Scott also references his ex-girlfriend Kylie Jenner from an interview. Robin Murray of '' Clash'' described the song as having a "sonic soup verging on the ambient on a performance of ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Country (Travis Scott Song)
"God's Country" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott from his fourth studio album ''Utopia'' (2023). It was written and produced by him, 30 Roc and Dez Wright. As the song was among the tracks on ''Utopia'' that were originally recorded for Kanye West's album ''Donda'' (2021), he also received writing credits. Composition The song includes a looped vocal passage which is sampled from Polish composer Krzysztof Komeda's "Lullaby, Part 1". In the lyrics, Travis Scott highlights the notion of togetherness, emphasizing his family and moving away from public attention. Stylistically, he uses an "exclamatory" tone similar to that of Kanye West's. Critical reception The song received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly for the use of its sample. ''Variety'''s Yousef Srour and Jem Aswad commented, "The biting screams on 'God's Country' call to mind Ye's shrieks on ' I Am a God'". Paul Attard of ''Slant Magazine'' described the song as a "psychedelic trip that's mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanye West
Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, '' The College Dropout'' (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West explored diverse musical elements like orchestras, synthesizers, and autotune on the albums '' Late Registration'' (2005), ''Graduation'' (2007), and '' 808s & Heartbreak'' (2008). His fifth and sixth albums '' My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'' (2010) and '' Yeezus'' (2013) were also met with critical and commercial success. West further diversified his musical styles on '' The Life of Pablo'' (2016) and '' Ye'' (2018) and explo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praise God
"Praise God" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album ''Donda'' (2021). The song features vocals from fellow American rappers Travis Scott and Baby Keem. It also features additional vocals from West's late mother, Donda West, for whom the album is named. The song peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, alongside reaching number 10 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the top of the US Gospel and Hot Christian Songs, Christian Songs charts. Background The beat for "Praise God" was originally produced by 30 Roc and Zentachi in early 2020. The first version of the beat consisted of a sample of a Japanese song with a Spinz 808 pattern. At the first listening event in Atlanta, the sample was swapped out for a choir sample, and by the time of the second listening party, the drums and 808s Zen-tachi and 30 Roc added were taken out completely. Though most of the track was completely different from its original version, 30 Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirens (Travis Scott Song)
"Sirens" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott from his fourth studio album ''Utopia'' (2023). The song was produced by Scott, with additional production from Noah Goldstein, Buddy Ross, E*vax, John Mayer and WondaGurl. The song ends with vocals from Canadian rapper Drake, leading into the next song on the album in which he is officially featured on, "Meltdown". Composition The song contains samples of "Explorer Suite" by New England and "Nsunka Lwendo" by Amanaz. It uses a distorted beat, which has been noted as influenced by Kanye West, as well as drums that "seemingly take inspiration from" dappankuthu music and "muddled" strings. Critical reception The song received generally mixed reviews. Robin Murray of '' Clash'' wrote, 'SIRENS' is incredible, a true anthem whose rapid flow shows Travis at his most technically gifted. Intense and unrelenting, it feels built for wide open spaces". In an album review, Thomas Galindo of ''American Songwriter'' stated "And, while Scott's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Uzi Vert
Symere Bysil Woods ( ; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They are characterized by their facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous fashion, imagery built on a melodic emo approach to trap. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lil Uzi Vert gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape '' Luv Is Rage'' (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their debut single " Money Longer" in 2016. The song would act as the lead single for the subsequent mixtape ''Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World'' (2016), which also contained the song " You Was Right". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, including one in collaboration with Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert was featured on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart-to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aye (Lil Uzi Vert Song)
"Aye" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert featuring fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on June 30, 2023 as the third track from the former's third studio album '' Pink Tape'', and was later included as the seventh track on the "first edition" of the latter's fourth studio album ''Utopia'' with a different mix, before later being replaced with "Meltdown" featuring Drake. The song was produced by Bnyx and Brandon Finessin of Working on Dying and Ben Thomas. Composition The production of the song begins with strings, which later change pitch, and a slow-tempo trap beat with minimal hit-hats and snares and a booming bass. The rappers perform in a similar vocal and melodic style. Lil Uzi Vert uses an overall rough tone in their performance, consisting of shouts and emphatic lines, while Travis Scott follows Uzi's flow with some switching and more high-pitched vocalizations. Reception Gabriel Bras Nevares of ''HotNewHipHop ''HotNewHipHop (HNHH)'' is an online ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Jam
"Modern Jam" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott featuring fellow American rapper Teezo Touchdown from the former's fourth studio album '' Utopia'' (2023). The song was produced by Scott and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, with additional production from Jahaan Sweet and Mike Dean. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in August 2024. Background "Modern Jam" uses the same drums from a ten-year-old beat that was created for an early version of "I Am A God" by Kanye West. Composition The instrumental of the song contains synths and muted yells in the background. Travis Scott imitates the flow of "I Am a God". Critical reception The song received mixed reviews. ''Complex'''s Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo deemed it one of the best songs from ''Utopia'', saying she enjoyed the "experimentation" and "I can see myself adding it to some of my energy-infusing intended playlists. It's not an easy listen and was jarring at first, but the chaos is almost what makes it ensnaring." Tom B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank God (Travis Scott Song)
"Thank God" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott from his fourth studio album '' Utopia'' (2023). It features uncredited additional vocals from American rapper KayCyy and Scott's daughter, Stormi Webster, as well as adlibs from American rapper Teezo Touchdown. It was produced by Scott, Kanye West, Allen Ritter, FnZ, WondaGurl and BoogzDaBeast. Background "Thank God" is one of the tracks from ''Utopia'' that were originally recorded for Kanye West's album '' Donda'' (2021). Composition The song uses an electric beat, which also changes. Critical reception "Thank God" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Mike Destefano of '' Complex'' deemed "Thank God" the third best song from ''Utopia'' and said its beat switch was among his favorite instrumental pieces on the record. In addition, he commented in regard to the album that "it feels like he's doing some of the best rapping of his career here" and tracks like "Thank God" display this best. Robin Murray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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