Studio Album · No. 2
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Produced by Vinylz, WondaGurl, Cardo, Cubeatz, TM88, Hit-Boy, Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter, Murda Beatz, Mike Dean, Nav, Boi-1da, T-Minus · Engineered by Mike Dean
Travis Scott wrote 14 of 14 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Travis Scott carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is credited to Jacques Webster as co-writer and executive producer, with Mike Dean again central to the record's engineering, mixing, and production. The production roster spans Boi-1da, Cardo, Cashmere Cat, Frank Dukes, Hit-Boy, Murda Beatz, T-Minus, TM88, Vinylz, and WondaGurl, underscoring the album's collaborative authorship. Featured and co-writing guests include Andre 3000, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug, Quavo, and The Weeknd. The signature track 'Goosebumps' was produced by Cardo, Yung Exclusive, and Cubeatz, with Kendrick Lamar featured.
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is Travis Scott's second studio album, released September 2, 2016, through Grand Hustle and Epic Records. It arrived less than a year after his debut Rodeo (2015) and marked a step toward the denser psychedelic trap sound that would fully crystallize on Astroworld, the production throughout is more atmospheric, more layered, and more willing to sit in discomfort than on its predecessor. André 3000 opens the album on 'The Ends,' Kid Cudi appears on two tracks, and The Weeknd closes the set on 'Wonderful,' making the album notable for the caliber and range of its featured artists. 'Goosebumps' (featuring Kendrick Lamar), produced by Cardo and Cubeatz, was the album's biggest commercial hit and spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually being certified five-times platinum. 'Pick Up the Phone' with Young Thug and Quavo served as the lead single and established the rowdy, feature-heavy energy that defined Travis Scott's commercial peak in 2016-2017. Birds in the Trap debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Scott's first chart-topper, and was certified double platinum in the United States.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Ends (feat. André 3000)
|
Travis ScottAndré BenjaminAnderson HernandezJahmar CarterEbony OshunrindeOzan YildirimMagnus HøibergBenjamin LevinKacy HillJosh Leary | Jahmar CarterEbony OshunrindeOzan YildirimMagnus HøibergBenjamin LevinJosh Leary | VinylzDaxzWondaGurlOZ | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)André 3000 (Rap) |
| 2 |
Way Back (feat. Kid Cudi)
|
Travis ScottScott MescudiKasseem DeanCarlton Mays Jr.Magnus HøibergMike DeanRogét ChahayedBrittany HazzardLarry Jacks Jr. | Magnus HøibergMike DeanRogét Chahayed | Hit-BoyHonorable C.N.O.T.E.Cashmere CatMike DeanRogét Chahayed | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Kid Cudi (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Coordinate (feat. Blac Youngsta)
|
Travis ScottSammie BensonBryan Simmons | Bryan Simmons | TM88 | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Blac Youngsta (Rap) |
| 4 |
Through the Late Night (feat. Kid Cudi)
|
Travis ScottScott MescudiRonald LaTour Jr.Tim GomringerKevin GomringerOladipo OmishoreBrock Korsan | Ronald LaTour Jr.Tim GomringerKevin GomringerOladipo Omishore | CardoCubeatz | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Kid Cudi (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Beibs in the Trap (feat. Nav)
|
Travis ScottNavraj GorayaAmir Esmailian | Navraj GorayaAmir Esmailian | Nav | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Nav (Rap) |
| 6 |
SDP Interlude
|
Travis ScottCassie VenturaCaroline PolachekErnest GreeneRicci Riera | Ernest GreeneRicci Riera | Ricci Riera | Travis Scott (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sweet Sweet
|
Travis ScottShane LindstromTim GomringerKevin GomringerMike Dean | Shane LindstromTim GomringerKevin GomringerMike Dean | Murda BeatzCubeatzMike Dean | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper) |
| 8 |
Outside (feat. 21 Savage)
|
Travis ScottShéyaa Abraham-JosephShane LindstromTim GomringerKevin GomringerMike DeanLarry Jacks Jr. | Shane LindstromTim GomringerKevin GomringerMike Dean | Murda BeatzCubeatzOZMike Dean | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)21 Savage (Rap) |
| 9 |
Goosebumps (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
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Travis ScottKendrick DuckworthRonald LaTour Jr.Tim GomringerKevin GomringerDaveon JacksonBrock Korsan | Ronald LaTour Jr.Tim GomringerKevin GomringerDaveon Jackson | CardoCubeatzYung Exclusive | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 10 |
First Take (feat. Bryson Tiller)
|
Travis ScottBryson TillerSy BrockingtonBilly GarciaTravis PetersonMelvin Hough IIRivelino WouterMandell StrawterJoseph Gardner | Sy BrockingtonBilly GarciaTravis PetersonMelvin Hough IIRivelino WouterMandell StrawterJoseph Gardner | Sy Ari Da KidIlla JonesTeauxnyMel & Mus | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Bryson Tiller (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Pick Up the Phone (with Young Thug feat. Quavo)
|
Travis ScottJeffery WilliamsQuavious MarshallAdam FeeneyAnderson HernandezMike DeanAllen RitterBrittany Hazzard | Adam FeeneyAnderson HernandezMike DeanAllen Ritter | Frank DukesVinylzMike DeanAllen Ritter | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Young Thug (Rap)Quavo (Rap) |
| 12 |
Lose
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Travis ScottCassie VenturaAnderson HernandezAdam FeeneyAllen Ritter | Anderson HernandezAdam FeeneyAllen Ritter | VinylzFrank DukesAllen Ritter | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper) |
| 13 |
Guidance (feat. K. Forest)
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Travis ScottKashief HansonDarren Fraser | Darren Fraser | Darren Fraser | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)K. Forest (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Wonderful (feat. The Weeknd)
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Travis ScottAbel TesfayeMatthew SamuelsTyler WilliamsMike Dean | Matthew SamuelsTyler WilliamsMike Dean | Travis ScottBoi-1daT-MinusMike Dean | Travis Scott (Vocals, Rapper)Abel Tesfaye (Vocals) |