Travis Scott
In 2017, following the success of his first two albums Rodeo and Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Travis Scott launched his Cactus Jack record label and has been releasing music through the imprint ever since. In 2019, the “Highest in the Room” singer released the compilation album JackBoys featuring Cactus Jack signees like Don Toliver and Sheck Wes as well as other major artists like Rosalía and the late Pop Smoke.
Six years later, Scott and his JackBoys crew are back with the new album JackBoys 2. Cactus Jack roster members Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, and Wallie the Sensei join the party, as well as other hitmakers from across the industry, ranging from Tyla and GloRilla to Future, 21 Savage, Vybz Kartel, Kodak Black, Playboi Carti, and Waka Flocka Flame. Legendary Houston rapper Bun B acts as host and hip-hop educator popping up throughout the album.
When speaking with Complex this spring about his musical direction, Scott said he was focusing not just on making new music, but as a producer as well.
“I’m super into producing [right now], making the beats again, and getting the sound back. I’m making beats and music for other people, and even for myself,” he said. “I’ve been really into beatmaking. Because I think a lot of beats are kind of the same. Like, you’re hearing a lot of the same beats and the same drums. So that process [of beatmaking] is what makes it exciting to make the songs.”
As for his place in the music industry now a decade after his debut, Scott is proud of what he has to offer and what he believes he’s teaching his fans.
“I’m here to motivate. I’m here to knock down walls of fear. I’ve always put myself on the frontline of showing the unknown,” he said. “I’m opening the gate for people to understand that you can do anything you want to, at the highest level. You’ve just got to go do it.”
