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R.I.P. Screw by Travis Scott

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Frogtoon Music - Song Info: R.I.P. SCREW

"R.I.P. SCREW" Is A Tribute Song By Travis Scott To The Late DJ Screw A Prominent Figure In The Houston Hip-Hop Scene Who Is Credited With Creating The "chopped And Screwed" Style Of Music. The Song Which Features Travis Scott's Signature Auto-Tuned Vocals Over A Slow Heavy Beat Is A Melancholic Reflection On The Pain And Loss That Comes With Success. The Song's Title "R.I.P. SCREW " Is An Obvious Nod To DJ Screw Who Died In 2000 At The Age Of 29 From A Codeine Overdose. DJ Screw's Influence On Travis Scott's Music Is Evident Throughout The Song Which Features Slowed-Down Distorted Samples And A General Sense Of Introspection And Melancholy. One Of The Most Striking Aspects Of "R.I.P. SCREW" Is The Way In Which Travis Scott's Lyrics Deal With The Dark Side Of Success. He Talks About How Fame And Fortune Can Be Isolating With Lines Like "All Of These Boys They My Mini-Me's / And They Know Everything" And "Went To Sleep In My Jewelry And My Chains / I Ain't Wake Up Yet." These Lyrics Suggest That Despite His Success Travis Scott Is Still Struggling With Feelings Of Loneliness And Disconnection From The World Around Him. Another Key Theme In The Song Is Mortality. Travis Scott Raps About The Fear Of Dying Young Referencing DJ Screw's Untimely Death In The Process. He Also Alludes To His Own Mortality With Lines Like "Feel Like I'm Dead Already / That's Just In My Head Already." These Lyrics Suggest That Despite His Youth And Success Travis Scott Is Acutely Aware Of The Fragility Of Life And The Fleeting Nature Of Fame. The Production On "R.I.P. SCREW" Is Equally Impressive With A Slow Heavy Beat That Perfectly Matches The Song's Somber Tone. The Use Of Chopped And Screwed Samples Throughout The Song Gives It A Dreamlike Quality As If Travis Scott Is Lost In His Own Thoughts And Memories. Overall "R.I.P. SCREW" Is A Powerful Tribute To A Fallen Hero And A Poignant Reflection On The Price Of Success. Travis Scott's Raw Emotional Lyrics And The Song's Haunting Production Combine To Create A Deeply Affecting Piece Of Music That Will Linger In The Listener's Mind Long After The Song Has Ended.

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