"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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"Drugs You Should Try It" on YouTube |
"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, which included a tribute to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 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. [6] [7]
The song features minimalist production, a reverb-heavy guitar riff, and ambient sound effects. [7] Writing for HotNewHipHop, Zachary Horvath explained that it differed from the rest of the Southern trap of Days Before Rodeo in a positive way. [8] Lyrically, "Drugs You Should Try It" explores themes of escapism and love, as well as drug use. [6] [7] Horvath describes the song as Scott at his most vulnerable, talking about "loving someone, as well as all of their druggy escapades together." [8]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [9] | 63 |
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [10] | 91 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [11] | 6 |
Portugal (AFP) [12] | 73 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [13] | 49 |
UK Singles (OCC) [14] | 84 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [15] | 25 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [16] | 66 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [17] | 13 |
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