"Drugs You Should Try It" is a song by American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released independently as the fourth song from his second commercial mixtape, Days Before Rodeo on August 18, 2014. It was released as part of the mixtape to streaming media through Cactus Jack and Epic Records for its tenth anniversary on August 23, 2024. The song was written and produced by Scott, Mike Dean, FKi 1st, and Charlie Handsome. The song became the third and final single from the mixtape four days later when the official music video was released.[1] Described as a moody and psychedelic hip hop song, "Drugs You Should Try It" received positive reviews from music critics and was considered a standout track from Days Before Rodeo as well as one of Scott's best songs.[2][3]
| "Drugs You Should Try It" | ||||
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| Single by Travis Scott | ||||
| from the album Days Before Rodeo | ||||
| Released | August 27, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
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| Travis Scott singles chronology | ||||
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| "Drugs You Should Try It" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
edit"Drugs You Should Try It" was initially released on August 18, 2014, as part of Days Before Rodeo, Scott's second mixtape, which served as a prelude to his debut studio album Rodeo.[4] To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the album was re-released on August 23, 2024 to streaming media. On August 27, a music video for "Drugs You Should Try It" was released, featuring a tribute to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.[4][5][6][7]
Composition and lyrics
editThe song features minimalist production, a reverb-heavy guitar riff, and ambient sound effects.[3] Writing for HotNewHipHop, Zachary Horvath explained that it differed from the rest of the Southern trap of Days Before Rodeo in a positive way.[4] Lyrically, "Drugs You Should Try It" explores themes of escapism and love, as well as drug use.[2][3] Horvath describes the song as Scott at his most vulnerable, talking about "loving someone, as well as all of their druggy escapades together."[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 63 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 91 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 6 |
| Portugal (AFP)[11] | 73 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 49 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 84 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[14] | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 66 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ Mier, Tomás (August 27, 2024). "Travis Scott Drops 'Drugs You Should Try It' Video After 10th Anniversary Re-Release". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Guan, Frank (September 25, 2017). "A Beginner's Guide to Travis Scott". Vulture. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c Tharpe, Frazier (August 27, 2024). "Travis Scott (Finally) Drops a Video for His Best Song". GQ. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Horvath, Zachary (August 27, 2024). "Travis Scott Does "Drugs You Should Try It" Justice With Equally Trippy Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Reveals "Drugs You Should Try It" Visual". Hypebeast. August 27, 2024. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Mendes, Marisa (August 28, 2024). "Travis Scott Releases Video For 'Days Before Rodeo' Cut 'Drugs You Should Try It'". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (August 28, 2024). "Travis Scott Drops 'Drugs You Should Try It' Video After 10th Anniversary Re-Release". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott – Drugs You Should Try It". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott – Drugs You Should Try It". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Travis Scott Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.