Yes, in credit, holding a writing credit on 100% of his tracks, but never alone. Travis Scott is a collaborative artist who builds every song with a deep team of producers, above all Mike Dean, and guest artists. Songs like 'Sicko Mode,' 'goosebumps,' and 'FE!N' all carry multiple co-writers alongside him.
By the Numbers
4
Studio Albums
64
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
18
Years Active
152
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 64 / 64 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 64 tracks: how many Travis Scott wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
Travis Scott has a writing credit100%
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Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written64tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%
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Travis Scott's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 64 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)3%
Producer31%
Performer59%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Travis Scott's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
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2015Rodeo
2016Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
2018Astroworld
2023Utopia
Early · 100% written
Late · 100% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
100%
2010s
Rodeo, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight +1 more
100%
2020s
Utopia
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Travis Scott sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
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Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Travis Scott's authorship style reflects his identity as a musical director as much as a rapper, he co-writes all his lyrics but is equally known for directing producers with highly specific sonic instructions, layering his voice as an atmospheric instrument, and using ad-libs and distorted vocal effects as structural elements. His albums function less like traditional rap records and more like immersive sonic environments.
Quick Facts
La FlameWidely known by the nicknames La Flame and Cactus Jack
Number onesHas five number-one Billboard Hot 100 hits, including 'Sicko Mode'
AlbumsBoth Astroworld (2018) and Utopia (2023) debuted at number one
Grammy snubsReceived 10 Grammy nominations without a win, a point of frequent debate
UtopiaRacked up 7.1 billion global streams and was the best-selling hip-hop album of 2023
Creative Fingerprint
A collaborative curator-rapper: Travis Scott is credited on 100% of his tracks but never writes alone, building every song with a deep bench of producers, above all Mike Dean, and a rotating cast of guest artists.
The Story
Travis Scott (born Jacques Berman Webster II, April 30, 1991) is a Houston-born rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer who has become one of the defining figures of modern hip-hop and pop culture. Growing up in Missouri City, Texas, he relocated to New York and later Los Angeles to pursue music, signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label and Epic Records. His 2015 debut album Rodeo established his signature psychedelic trap aesthetic, layered 808s, pitch-shifted vocals, distorted synths, and cinematic production that treated the album as an immersive sonic experience rather than a collection of singles. He achieved mainstream superstardom with Astroworld (2018), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned 'SICKO MODE,' a genre-defying single with multiple beat switches that spent weeks at number one and became one of the defining rap songs of the decade. Beyond his albums, Scott has built one of the most recognizable brands in popular culture through his Air Jordan sneaker collaborations, a McDonald's meal partnership, and a record-breaking Fortnite 'Astronomical' concert event that drew 27.7 million concurrent viewers. His Astroworld Festival became one of the most anticipated annual live music events in the United States before the tragic crowd crush at the 2021 edition resulted in 10 deaths. His 2023 album Utopia debuted at number one and was widely seen as a triumphant artistic statement, reinforcing his status as one of hip-hop's most creative and commercially dominant forces.
Awards & Recognition
Has five number-one Billboard Hot 100 hits, including 'Sicko Mode'
Both Astroworld (2018) and Utopia (2023) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
The first artist to debut three songs at number one within a 12-month span
Utopia earned 7.1 billion global streams and was the best-selling hip-hop album of 2023
Received 10 Grammy nominations, a frequent talking point given his commercial success
Frequently Asked Questions Travis Scott
Did Travis Scott write his own songs?
Yes, in credit, holding a writing credit on 100% of his tracks, but never alone. Travis Scott is a collaborative artist who builds every song with a deep team of producers, above all Mike Dean, and guest artists. Songs like 'Sicko Mode,' 'goosebumps,' and 'FE!N' all carry multiple co-writers alongside him.
Who wrote 'Sicko Mode'?
'Sicko Mode' (2018) was co-written by Travis Scott with a large group, including Drake, who appears on it, and producers like Hit-Boy and Tay Keith. It reached number one and became one of his signature songs.
Does Travis Scott write alone?
Almost never. Every track in his catalogue is co-written, reflecting his role as a curator who assembles many producers and writers. That collaborative method is central to his layered, atmospheric sound.
Who produces Travis Scott's music?
Mike Dean is his closest collaborator, known for the Auto-Tune, delay, and psychedelic effects on his albums. He also works with WondaGurl, Metro Boomin, Southside, and many others.
Who wrote 'goosebumps'?
'goosebumps' (2016) was co-written by Travis Scott with Kendrick Lamar, who features on it, and producers including Cardo. It became one of his most-streamed songs.
Jacques Bermon Webster II. He performs as Travis Scott and is also known by the nicknames La Flame and Cactus Jack, which is also the name of his label.
Has Travis Scott won a Grammy?
No. He has received 10 Grammy nominations without a win, which has become a recurring talking point given his huge commercial success. He has won a Latin Grammy.
What is Travis Scott's biggest album?
Astroworld (2018) is his most acclaimed, home to 'Sicko Mode' and 'Stargazing,' while Utopia (2023) was the best-selling hip-hop album of its year.
What genre is Travis Scott?
He makes hip-hop and trap with a heavy psychedelic, atmospheric edge, often called psychedelic rap, built on immersive production and Auto-Tuned vocals.