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"Drugs You Should Try It"
Song by Travis Scott
from the album Days Before Rodeo
ReleasedAugust 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
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Length3:29
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"Drugs You Should Try It" is a song by the American rapper Travis Scott. It was originally released independently on as the fourth song from his mixtape Days Before Rodeo on August 18, 2014. It was re-released through Cactus Jack and Epic Records on streaming media on August 23, 2024. The song was written and produced by Scott, FKI 1st, Charlie Handsome, and Mike Dean. On August 27, a music video for the song was released. "Drugs You Should Try It" has been described as a moody and psychedelic hip hop track.

"Drugs You Should Try It" received critical acclaim, being considered a standout track from Days Before Rodeo and one of Scott's best songs.[1][2]

Background and release

"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.[3] 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.[3][4][5][6]

Composition and lyrics

The song features minimalist production, featuring a reverb-heavy guitar riff and ambient sound effects.[2] Writing for HotNewHipHop, Zachary Horvath explained that it differed from the rest of the Southern trap of Days Before Rodeo in a positive way.[3] Lyrically, "Drugs You Should Try It" explores themes of escapism and love, as well as drug use.[1][2] Horvath describes the song as Scott at his most vulnerable, talking about "loving someone, as well as all of their druggy escapades together."[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Guan, Frank (2017-09-25). "A Beginner's Guide to Travis Scott". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  2. ^ a b c Tharpe, Frazier (2024-08-27). "Travis Scott (Finally) Drops a Video for His Best Song". GQ. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  3. ^ a b c d Horvath, Zachary (2024-08-27). "Travis Scott Does "Drugs You Should Try It" Justice With Equally Trippy Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  4. ^ "Travis Scott Reveals "Drugs You Should Try It" Visual". Hypebeast. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  5. ^ Mendes, Marisa (2024-08-28). "Travis Scott Releases Video For 'Days Before Rodeo' Cut 'Drugs You Should Try It'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  6. ^ Mier, Tomás (2024-08-28). "Travis Scott Drops 'Drugs You Should Try It' Video After 10th Anniversary Re-Release". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
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