Utopia (Travis Scott album)

Utopia is the upcoming fourth studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. The album title was confirmed by Travis Scott, through his social media accounts on October 5, 2020.[1][2][3] The project was first teased in late summer 2020 through a series of cryptic messages posted by Scott, with the artist further teasing it through the release of merchandise (following his collaboration with McDonald's) and new music.[4][5][6][7]

Utopia
Studio album by
Travis Scott
Released2021
Label
Travis Scott chronology
JackBoys
(2019)		 Utopia
(2021)
Singles from Utopia
  1. "Highest in the Room"
    Released: October 4, 2019
  2. "Franchise"
    Released: September 25, 2020

The album might feature guest appearances from Young Thug, M.I.A., and Future, with more to be announced. The album is supported by two singles, "Highest in the Room" and "Franchise", with both singles debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

A fourth studio album was teased in July 2020 when Scott posted an image on Instagram with the caption "Utopia".[8] The following month on Astroworld's second anniversary, he took to Twitter and thanked his fans for supporting him during his career with his last words being "See You in Utopia" and a possible 2021 release date.[9] In October 2019, Scott released the album's lead single "Highest in the Room"[10] accompanied by a music video and was later remixed by Lil Baby and Rosalía which was released on Scott's compilation album JackBoys featuring his Cactus Jack members.[11] The single was followed by "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. which also had a remix with Future. "Franchise" was previously teased as "White Tee" on Scott and his DJ Chase B's Apple Music radio .WAV.[12] Snippets of two other songs titled "Niagara Falls", featuring 21 Savage, and "Vision", were also teased on the radio. However, it is unknown if the two songs will be included on the album. In January 2021, "Niagara Falls" and "Vision" were leaked on Spotify but were both taken down.

Recording

Recording for the album began sometime in 2019 following the release of "Highest in the Room".

In March 2020, he was seen recording a beat from scratch and posted on his Instagram story. In December, Scott was reported to be recording in Mexico with Don Toliver, WondaGurl, and Hit-Boy while further teasing a collaboration with Roddy Ricch would be on the way.

References
  1. https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (October 5, 2020). "Goodbye Astroworld: Travis Scott Makes It Instagram Official With 'Utopia'". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. "Travis Scott Teases "Utopia" Album With Slight IG Change". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  3. "Travis Scott Appears to Hint at New Music: 'Going to Go Cook Up and Build These Walls for Utopia'". Complex. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  4. Grant, Shawn (September 17, 2020). "Travis Scott Breaks Mcdonald's Supply Chain". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  5. "Travis Scott Drops "FRANCHISE" PROMO TEES and CD Ahead of Single Release". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. "Listen to Travis Scott's "Franchise" Remix f/ Future, Young Thug, and M.I.A." Complex. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  7. Dey, Bidisha (September 28, 2020). "Travis Scott Enlists M.I.A., Young Thug for New Song 'Franchise'". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  8. Scott, Travis (July 8, 2020). "Utopia" – via Instagram.
  9. "Happy Astroversary". August 4, 2020 – via Twitter.
  10. Scott, Travis (October 4, 2019). "Highest in the Room - Single by Travis Scott" – via Spotify.
  11. Scott, Travis (December 27, 2019). "HIGHEST IN THE ROOM (feat. ROSALÍA & Lil Baby) - Remix" – via Spotify.
  12. Scott, Travis (September 25, 2020). "FRANCHISE (feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.)" – via Spotify.
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