Huncho Jack

Huncho Jack is an American hip hop duo formed in 2016, composed of Atlanta-based rapper Quavo of Migos and Houston-based rapper Travis Scott.[1] The group released its debut studio album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho on December 21, 2017.

Huncho Jack
OriginUnited States
GenresHip hop
Years active2016–present
Labels
Members

Background

The group's name is derived from Quavo's nickname "Huncho" and Travis Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records, which in turn is derived from his legal first name Jacques, which is the French equivalent of Jack in English.[2]

History

2016–present: Formation and debut studio album
Main article: Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho

In December 2016, Quavo announced a collaborative album with Travis Scott on Scott's Apple Music Wav Radio show, previewing numerous recorded tracks.[1][3] On April 3, 2017, it was further reported Scott had been working on a collaborative album with Quavo, with whom he previously worked with on the track "Oh My Dis Side" from Scott's debut album Rodeo, and the Young Thug collaboration "Pick Up the Phone", released in 2017.[4][5] Speaking to GQ, he confirmed: "The Quavo album is coming soon. I'm dropping new music soon. You know how I do it though: I like surprises."[6][7]

In an interview with Montreality published on September 18, 2017, Quavo stated that the collaborative album would be released "real soon". He also stated that he and Travis Scott have over 20 records ready.[8][9] On December 7, 2017, a clip of Quavo being interviewed by Zane Lowe was posted on the official Twitter account for Beats 1. When asked about the title of their upcoming project, he confirmed it would be Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.[10][11] Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho was released two weeks later on December 21, 2017, for streaming and digital download by Grand Hustle Records, Epic Records, Cactus Jack Records, Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown.[12]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[13]		 CAN
[14]		 NZ
[15]		 UK
[16]
Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho 362234

References
  1. "Is a Travis Scott and Quavo Joint Album Coming Soon?". Complex. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  2. Mojica, Nick (December 11, 2017). "Here's the Title of Quavo and Travis Scott's Joint Project". xxlmag.com. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. "Quavo Hints at Travis Scott Collaboration Album". Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. "Travis Scott Previews 2 New Songs With Quavo and They Sound Incredible". Complex. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  5. "Travis Scott Previews New Music With Quavo". Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  6. Woolf,Rambo, Jake (15 May 2017). "Travis Scott on the Show that's So Crazy, It Caused a Riot". Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  7. "Travis Scott Says Quavo Collab Project Is Coming Soon - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  8. "Travis Scott and Quavo Have Recorded About 20 Songs for Joint Project - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  9. "Quavo Says His Mixtape With Travis Scott Is Going To Drop "Real, Real Soon"". The Fader. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  10. "Quavo Announces Travis Scott Joint Album 'Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  11. "Quavo Reveals Title For Travis Scott Joint Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  12. Goddard, Kevin (December 20, 2017). "Travis Scott & Quavo Tease "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho" Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  13. "Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200, Huncho Jack Debuts at No. 3". Billboard. December 31, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  14. "Billboard Canadian Albums JANUARY 6, 2018". Billboard. December 31, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  15. "Discography Quavo". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  16. "Quavo & Travis Scott". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  17. "Quavo Travis Scott joint Album".
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