Travis Scott’s “JACKBOYS” is a seven-track EP that delivers a powerful punch.

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. GATTI

“GATTI” sounds like every single song Pop Smoke has made in his life.

“GATTI” is driven by this dark drill beat that makes me want to start mobbing. Over it, Pop Smoke presents us with a gritty hook and verse, addressing the weak and establishing a connection with the real. He unquestionably sets the tone for the song.

Travis Scott contributes a verse to “GATTI,” showcasing a blend of laidback vocals and high-pitched tones. Each vocal style is accompanied by lyrics exploring themes of turning chicks out and reaching elevated levels of inebriation—everything I’ve ever valued in life!

Travis Scott’s voice sounds dope on every kind of beat (He’s the main reason I like this song).

2. HAD ENOUGH (Ft. Quavo & Offset)

“Had Enough” features Quavo and Offset, but interestingly, Travis Scott is not part of the lineup. It’s worth noting that Travis, Quavo, and Offset have previously demonstrated great chemistry in their collaborations.

I appreciate the sly trap beat that drives “Had Enough.” Additionally, I admire the soulful contributions from ASAP Ferg Don Toliver, the tongue-twisting verse delivered by Offset, and the fearless vocals provided by Quavo on the track.

Takeoff keeps getting shunned for no apparent reason…

1. OUT WEST (Ft. Young Thug)

“Out West” has a generational beat. Whoever made it needs to shake the president’s hand.

“Out West” has a beat that is hella unique. It has a slightly cartoonish, Looney Tunes-like feel and is extremely hypnotizing. While Travis Scott plays nice with the beat, flowing with it and passively rapping about his demonic behavior, it’s Young Thug who bounces off the walls, hitting us with wacky adlibs, strange flows, and out-of-pocket lyrics. Thugger and the beat are the reason you will love this song.

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SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1. HIGHEST IN THE ROOM – REMIX (Ft. ROSALÎA & Lil Baby) (3.5/5)

2. JACKBOYS (N/A)

3. GANG GANG (Ft. Sheck Wes & Don Toliver) (4/5)

4. HAD ENOUGH (Ft. Offset & Quavo) (4/5)

5. OUT WEST (Ft. Young Thug) (4/5)

6. WHAT TO DO? (Ft. Don Toliver) (4/5)

7. GATTI (Ft. Pop Smoke) (4/5)

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OVERALL RATING

(C+) (78%)

While JACKBOYS is a short body of work (only seven tracks long), I think it accomplishes its primary mission: to push trap music forward. How were JACKBOYS able to do this? By rapping and singing over beats that feel dynamic and embracing styles of rapping and singing that are unchained and completely unpredictable. To make a long story short, JACKBOYS feels like a trap-rap tasting.

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