The transitions in the songs, the genius lyrics, and the melody that flows like a river. A man who grew up in Houston, Texas – a legend who will impact generations on generations. The legend’s name is none other than Travis Scott.
Although his real name is Jacques Webster, he decided to roll with Travis Scott as his stage name. Throughout his career, Scott has released seven major albums: “Days Before Rodeo”, “Rodeo,” “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,” “Astroworld,” “Utopia,” and both “JackBoys.”
He is one of the biggest rapper in the US, and the sixth most-streamed artist on Spotify in 2024. As of early 2025, Scott has 60 billion streams now. He is the second rapper to ever do that, joining Drake.
Some fans say Scott has fallen off, while others believe his return is stronger than ever. “Utopia” dropped in 2023 and “Jackboys 2” in 2025, so Scott has been active in the studio. The latest album has sparked many debates between fans – some love it, some hate it. According to a poll of Wildcat Chronicle Instagram followers, 61% of 197 people picked the most-streamed artist on Spotify, Drake, over Travis Scott. They are wrong. There is no doubt Scott is better than Drake. His albums have better vibes and more innovative production than Drake’s.
Travis Scott’s catalog is stacked with hits, but a few songs stand above the rest. These tracks showcase the creativity, emotion, and innovation that make him one of hip-hop’s biggest names.
#5 “Drugs You Should Try It”
In 2014, Scott blessed everyone’s ears with “Days Before the Rodeo,” and on it, the track “Drugs You Should Try It,” a soft, calm song perfect for late night drives. The way Scott changes from a gentle, melodic tone to a more serious one is impactful. This song offers a nice beat while the lyrics take fans into another world: a soundscape meant to sound like a hazy and drug-influenced state of mind. Scott allegedly created this song to tell his own story, from an earlier period in his life. This The lyrics explore themes of escapism and relationship navigation, showcasing Scott’s early storytelling ability.
#4 “Apple Pie”
September 4, 2015 is a date to never forget. “Rodeo,” one of Scott’s most celebrated albums, was born and became an instant hit, featuring songs like “Antidote,” “Maria I’m Drunk,” and “Nightcrawler.” But the track that takes the cake is “Apple Pie.” This song combines Scott’s vocals with producer Mike Dean’s legendary keyboard sound. “Apple Pie” captures the idea of independence and finding one’s own path – just what Scott intended when he wrote it.
#3 “Skeletons”
The infamous “Astroworld” – Scott’s best album. Scott collaborated with The Weekend and a great chorus for what most consider his biggest album; it makes sense that at least one song would be on this top five list. “Astroworld” features songs like “Sicko Mode,” “Butterfly Effect,” and “Stargazing,” but “Skeletons” is one of Scott’s most experimental and memorable songs. The beat just brings listeners to life, and lyrics, which explore fame, temptation, and human connection, are hypnotic. The rhythm is also very catchy, and all these top-tier qualities help “Skeletons” take a podium finish among Scott’s top five songs.
#2 “My Eyes”
“My Eyes” is one of the most underrated songs from “Utopia.” Many people even skipped this song on their first listen, asking “Why is the intro so long? What is he even saying?” Just like anything in life, patience pays off, and those who gave “My Eyes” a chance found that the track calmly, and builds gradually, transitioning into some of Scott’s best lyrics. This song is perfect when you’re looking for a nice calm song. This is not like his other songs yet it is one of the best with the best lyrics after the drop and is the best song on Utopia. When listeners listen to the song a few times the words flow off the tongue like sand in an hourglass
#1 “90210”
Who wouldn’t want to live in Beverly Hills? “90210” tells the story of Scott’s journey: how he was trying to succeed by not getting distracted by Beverly Hills, and the second part represents his success and luxury of growing as a person. The first half reflects his grind and ambition, while the second half celebrates his rise to fame. The balance between lyrics and production makes it one of Travis’s most complete songs.
Scott wrote this song from his heart, and the emotional core comes through when he mentions his family. He has a part in the song where he talks about his grandma, who played a huge role in his life growing up. He sings, “My granny called, she said, ‘Travvy you work to hard, I’m worried you forget about me.’” “90210” is perfect in every aspect of music: it combines heart, sound, and storytelling perfectly – cementing its place as Travis Scott’s best song.
