"Drugs You Should Try It" is a song by American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released independently as the fourth song from his second commercial mixtape, Days Before Rodeo on August 18, 2014. It was released as part of the mixtape to streaming media through Cactus Jack and Epic Records for its tenth anniversary on August 23, 2024. The song was written and produced by Scott, Mike Dean, FKi 1st, and Charlie Handsome. The song became the third and final single from the mixtape four days later when the official music video was released.[1] Described as a moody and psychedelichip hop song, "Drugs You Should Try It" received positive reviews from music critics and was considered a standout track from Days Before Rodeo as well as one of Scott's best songs.[2][3]
Background and release
"Drugs You Should Try It" was initially released on August 18, 2014, as part of Days Before Rodeo, Scott's second mixtape, which served as a prelude to his debut studio album Rodeo.[4] To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the album was re-released on August 23, 2024 to streaming media. On August 27, a music video for "Drugs You Should Try It" was released, featuring a tribute to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.[4][5][6][7]
Composition and lyrics
The song features minimalist production, a reverb-heavy guitar riff, and ambient sound effects.[3] Writing for HotNewHipHop, Zachary Horvath explained that it differed from the rest of the Southern trap of Days Before Rodeo in a positive way.[4] Lyrically, "Drugs You Should Try It" explores themes of escapism and love, as well as drug use.[2][3] Horvath describes the song as Scott at his most vulnerable, talking about "loving someone, as well as all of their druggy escapades together."[4]
