Score: 8/10

Travis Scott carefully crafted another certified classic for the Hip-Hop/Rap genre. The unique sound that Utopia delivers makes for a listening experience like no other from this genre.

Scott’s Utopia provides the listener with beautifully produced action-packed tracks. It is clear on this project that Scott was focused on creating a futuristic style of sound in a genre of music where most artists choose to follow the same kind of formula. With the intent of creating a whole new sound, Scott is able to display his wide range of instrumental skills. His clever use of Afroswing drums, theatrical crescendos, dramatic tempo changes, and an endless array of samples makes for a futuristic/eerie sound that leaves the listener craving more.

Similar to other Scott projects, Utopia incorporates a wide variety of eclectic features. The clever vocals that Scott chose to accompany each track just make sense, and allow for Scott to stray away from traditional Hip-Hop/Rap style. This doesn’t mean that the project doesn’t contain tracks that are reminiscent of other popular Hip-Hop songs. On tracks like: Meltdown feat. (Drake), TOPIA TWINS feat. (21 Savage, Rob 49), and CIRCUS MAXIMUS feat. (Swae Lee, The Weeknd) the listener gets the same kind of hard hitting drums and verses that one would expect on other chart-topping Hip-Hop songs.

With Utopia, Scott delivers a comprehensive showcase of his musical arsenal, allowing him to create a captivating and genre-defying listening experience.