Hall of Influence is a spotlight where I talk about the legendary (to me) artists that have not only inspired me creatively but have tangibly shaped the way that I personally create music. You can see the entire hall of Influences HERE.

I would be remiss if I did not go ahead and get this one out of the way.

Since the year 2013 when “Drugs You Should Try It” came out on SoundCloud, I was hooked. I’m someone who connected with the dark, twisted, ambient aesthetic that Travis Scott brings to the table from the beginning. While my personal favorite project of his will always be “ASTROWORLD”, I have to say it’s contentious because I also love “Rodeo” dearly. As much as BITSM was a bit letdown for me compared to those projects, especially coming right after “Rodeo”, it still has “biebs in the trap” which is seriously underrated. While “UTOPIA” was a definite letdown for me personally, I can’t even count how many times I have played the entire album of “ASTROWORLD” on repeat while working, working out, driving, etc. Such a dope project all the way through!

The way that this type of music influenced me runs deep, from my infinite love for deep, distorted, questionably nasty 808 bass, to my continued love of synths and analog. Travis has production credits on YEEZUS, and he has a robust ear for production. You must remember, when I was in High School and this dude came out there was nobody quite like him.

Favorite Project
ASTROWORLD
Top 3 Tracks
YOSIMITE (ASTROWORLD)
STARGAZING (ASTROWORLD)
Drugs You Should Try It (DAYS BEFORE RODEO)

Musical Influence on Absynth 808

I pull a lot of the dark themes and heavy 808s, detuned samples, guitar trap. This is an influence I wear on my sleeve, for sure. I’ve been listening to this dude since High School, and YEEZUS is one of my favorite rap albums of all time, so cut me some slack! Lol

1 Artist You Should Check Out If You Like Travis Scott

2SCRATCH: Dude. This man is so slept on it’s not even funny. I have dozens of his tracks saved on spotify. This man feels like an offshoot of Travis Scott’s psychedelic rap but with his own style infused for sure. A lot more melodic a lot of the time and I gotta say, the beat goes crazy with synths and 808s going wild on every track I’ve ever listened to by him. Sincerely underrated and I’d be surprised if this dude isn’t more popular soon.

These are just my thoughts and I wanted to share my perspective. I’ve got a lot more to share regarding my influences. Next week – LORN.

Signed // James Brice // Absynth 808
11/1/2026

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