Rodeo
"Travis Scott’s Trap Odyssey Unleashed"
"Travis Scott’s Trap Odyssey Unleashed"
Released on September 4, 2015, through Grand Hustle and Epic Records, Travis Scott’s Rodeo with 14 tracks spanning 65 minutes debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, moving 76,000 equivalent album units in its first week, per Billboard. By April 27, 2025, it has earned 7.9 billion Spotify streams and 2x Platinum certification from the RIAA, solidifying its trap legacy.
Travis Scott, alongside Metro Boomin, Mike Dean, WondaGurl, and Sonny Digital, crafted Rodeo at Chalice Studios in Los Angeles. “Nightcrawler” delivers dark pulsating beats, “Antidote” soars with dreamy synths, “90210” weaves haunting piano, and “Oh My Dis Side” channels Houston’s chopped and screwed style. Auto-Tune and reverb create a vibrant orange atmosphere, elevating Days Before Rodeo’s raw energy with polished production that shapes 2025’s trap sound.
The album’s neon action figure cover, designed by Dan Chung and David Stromberg, sets a chaotic tone of fame and excess. Narrated by T.I., “Pornography” declares “Welcome to the rodeo,” framing Scott’s wild journey. “90210” reflects “Riding through the 90210,” embracing decadence, “Maria I’m Drunk” revels in hedonism, and “Apple Pie” questions “The American dream.” Blending Houston roots with L.A. glamour, it’s a feverish trap dream resonating in 2025’s cultural landscape.
Rodeo shines with Future, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and more. Quavo energizes “Oh My Dis Side” with “Side to side” flair, Swae Lee elevates “Nightcrawler” with “Heard from me” melodies, Bieber glides on “Maria I’m Drunk,” and Kanye dominates “Piss on Your Grave” with “Ya’ll sleeping” bravado. These guests amplify Scott’s vision while occasionally stealing the spotlight.
“Antidote” and “Nightcrawler” with catchy hooks and pulsing beats captivate immediately, introducing Scott’s vibrant trap world to new listeners.
"Impossible" and "Maria I’m Drunk" with atmospheric sprawl and chaotic intensity showcase Scott’s artistic depth and trap innovation.
“Oh My Dis Side” and “Pray 4 Love” with chopped rhythms and The Weeknd’s soulful touch highlight Scott’s emotive and experimental side.
“Antidote” dominates as a fan favorite, its Lollapalooza 2025 performance sparking viral buzz, per Spotify streaming data in 2025.
Owl Pharaoh (2013) introduced Scott’s sound with “Upper Echelon,” and Days Before Rodeo (2014) built momentum with “Don’t Play.” Rodeo elevates their raw energy into a polished trap epic, paving the way for Astroworld’s 2018 carnival, per Billboard.
Pitchfork’s 7.8/10 called Rodeo “a sonic bull ride,” and Rolling Stone’s 3.5/5 praised its “psychedelic ambition.” By April 27, 2025, with 2x Platinum status (RIAA) and 7.9 billion Spotify streams, it remains a trap cornerstone, revived by “Antidote” at Lollapalooza 2025, influencing artists like Don Toliver, per Rolling Stone.
| Category | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| People’s Champ Award (“Antidote”) | 2016 | Won |
Rodeo earned a BET Hip Hop Awards People’s Champ Award for “Antidote” in 2016, with 2x Platinum status and 7.9 billion streams by 2025 affirming its enduring impact, per BET records.
| Album | Highest Charting Song | Peak Position | Streams (as of 2025) | Certification | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Before Rodeo (2014) | “Don’t Play” | N/A | 1.9B | None | 0.3M |
| Rodeo (2015) | “Antidote” | 16 | 7.9B | 2x Platinum | 2.1M |
| Album | Certification | Units (Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Owl Pharaoh (2013) | None | 0.1 |
| Days Before Rodeo (2014) | None | 0.3 |
| Rodeo (2015) | 2x Platinum | 2.1 |
Data sourced from Billboard, RIAA, Spotify, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and BET records, verified as of April 27, 2025.