Travis Scott & Quavo's "Oh My Dis Side" Was A Masterclass In Dark Production

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It's been exactly five years since Travis Scott released one of the defining rap albums of the last decade.

Coming off of his mixtape Days Before Rodeo, Travis Scott had a lot to prove to people. As a Kanye West protege, fans were still waiting for him to differentiate himself from the pack, and with his debut album Rodeo, that's exactly what he did as he unleashed a cavernous and dark album that is heralded as a modern-day classic. Today, the album turns five years old, and to celebrate, we are highlighting one of the standouts from the project, "Oh My Dis Side" featuring Quavo.

This song is perhaps the darkest on Rodeo as it portrays two different sides of success. In the first half of the song, we get a bombastic Scott who is excited about his latest successes, bragging about his money and jet hopping escapades. These moments are juxtaposed with the pitfalls of his behavior, noting how he's been kicked out of the house. In the second half of the track, Quavo offers some smooth vocal lines as the beat switches and hits a somber tone, with Scott reminiscing about his time in Houston and what he used to do before the fame and success. It's a song that speaks to the mentality of an artist gripping with their fame and new stature in the world.

While "Pornography" helped situate us into the world of Rodeo, "Oh My Dis Side" helped set the tone.

Quotable Lyrics:

I've been in and out the courthouse, jury tripping
I've been flipping, flipping syrup, sipping, water whipping
Mama kicked me out the house now, oh my
I might end up on the couch now, oh my
I'm on a flight now (yeah!), oh my
LA at another couch now, oh my
I'm counting up nothing but Benjamin's right now (money!)
Oh my


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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