Houston, Texas' Travis Scott made a name as a producer with his dark twist on trap beats, treated with harsh percussion and eerie, atmospheric synths. But like his mentor Kanye West, Scott soon shifted the focus to his solo career, curating top talent for his star-studded albums and mixtapes for T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. A chameleonic vocalist, Scott roars through anthems like "Upper Echelon" and sings in a processed higher register on tracks like "Don't Play". His songs take the sound of other melodic rappers, like Future and Kid Cudi, to experimental new heights. Cover photo shot on iPhone.