A group of college kids react to the music video for "SICKO MODE" by Travis Scott, featuring Drake. They praise the song's catchy beat, colorful visuals, and creative transitions. Some mention that the abrupt beat changes make the song feel like multiple songs in one. They also discuss the album's theme, "Astroworld," and how it relates to Travis Scott's hometown of Houston.
The group talks about the controversy surrounding Travis Scott's album sales, which included merch bundles that counted as album sales. Some think it's a clever strategy, while others believe it's cheating the system.
They also discuss their perceptions of Travis Scott as an artist, with some seeing him as a curator who brings in other talent to enhance his music, while others appreciate his solo work. The group concludes that Travis Scott is a talented artist who is helping to bring attention to the rap genre.
Overall, the reaction video showcases the college kids' enthusiasm for the song and music video, as well as their thoughtful discussions about the music industry and Travis Scott's place in it.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The song being discussed is "SICKO MODE" by Travis Scott, featuring Drake.
2. The music video for "SICKO MODE" was directed by Dave Meyers.
3. The song is part of Travis Scott's album "Astroworld".
4. "Astroworld" is named after the closed-down theme park "Six Flags: Astroworld" in Travis Scott's hometown of Houston, Texas.
5. The album "Astroworld" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
6. Travis Scott released new merch every 24 hours for nine days, with each piece coming with a digital copy of his album, which counted as an album sale.
7. Some critics argue that this strategy is cheating the system, as people are buying merch rather than just the music.
8. Travis Scott is known for his collaborations with other artists, and some critics see him as more of a curator than a creator.
9. Travis Scott is also known for being the father of Kylie Jenner's baby.
10. The music video for "SICKO MODE" features abrupt beat changes, which some interpret as a play on an amusement park theme, representing the sudden twists and turns of a roller coaster.