Best Travis Scott Songs: 15 Essential Tracks, Ranked
The best Travis Scott songs stretch across four studio albums and a decade of chart-topping singles, from the psychedelic trap of Rodeo to the rage anthems of Utopia. This ranking collects his most important tracks in one place, weighing cultural impact, chart performance and RIAA certification. At the top sits SICKO MODE, the 2018 single that became his first Billboard Hot 100 number one and, at 16-times platinum, one of the highest-certified rap songs in history.
Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II in Houston, has five Hot 100 number ones and a catalog certified deep into the platinum tiers. The list below is TSNVWRLD’s ranking, built for fans who want the essential entry points and the context behind each one.
Key facts
- Studio albums: Rodeo (2015), Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), Astroworld (2018), Utopia (2023)
- Hot 100 number ones: five — SICKO MODE, Highest in the Room, The Scotts, Franchise, 4X4
- Most-certified track: goosebumps, RIAA 17-times platinum
- Signature hit: SICKO MODE, 16-times platinum
How we ranked the best Travis Scott songs
This list balances three measures: cultural footprint, chart performance on the Billboard Hot 100 and RIAA certification. Pure chart position alone would bury songs like goosebumps and 90210, which underperformed as singles but became streaming staples and fan favorites. Where a track defined an era or a live show, that weight counts too. Every chart peak and certification cited below is drawn from Billboard and the RIAA.
The 15 Best Travis Scott Songs, Ranked
SICKO MODE (feat. Drake)
Scott’s defining hit and his first Hot 100 number one. The Astroworld single is built as three beat switches stitched into one song. It is certified 16-times platinum by the RIAA, one of the highest-certified rap songs ever released.
goosebumps (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
The commercial engine of Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. It peaked at number 32 on the Hot 100 but grew into a streaming behemoth, now 17-times platinum, the highest RIAA certification of any Travis Scott song.
Antidote
The breakout single from Rodeo and the song that first pushed Scott mainstream. It reached number 16 on the Hot 100 and is certified 7-times platinum, setting the template for his psychedelic trap sound.
FE!N (feat. Playboi Carti)
The rage anthem of Utopia and a live phenomenon. It debuted at number five on the Hot 100 and became known for Scott running it back multiple times in a single concert.
STARGAZING
The opening track of Astroworld and one of Scott’s most ambitious productions. It peaked at number eight on the Hot 100, features a signature mid-song beat switch, and is certified 4-times platinum.
Highest in the Room
A standalone single that became Scott’s second Hot 100 number one, debuting at the top. It is certified 9-times platinum, with a dark, minimal beat and an instantly quotable hook.
Butterfly Effect
A fan favorite from the Astroworld era, certified 9-times platinum despite a modest number 50 Hot 100 peak. Often cited as the purest distillation of Scott’s melodic, atmospheric style.
90210 (feat. Kacy Hill)
A two-part epic from Rodeo and a cult favorite. It never charted on the Hot 100 but is certified 4-times platinum on streaming strength alone, with a confessional second-half switch.
Nightcrawler
A Rodeo deep cut that has become essential for longtime listeners. It never charted as a single but remains a staple of Scott’s live sets and a snapshot of his raw early sound.
Through the Late Night (feat. Kid Cudi)
A Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight highlight and a clear tribute to Kid Cudi, one of Scott’s biggest influences. Certified 2-times platinum.
MELTDOWN (feat. Drake)
The second major Drake collaboration, from Utopia. It debuted at number three on the Hot 100, Scott’s highest-charting song from the album, and is certified 2-times platinum.
Franchise (feat. Young Thug and M.I.A.)
Scott’s fourth Hot 100 number one, debuting at the top. The standalone single is certified 2-times platinum, extending his run of chart-topping one-off releases.
Pick Up the Phone (with Young Thug, feat. Quavo)
A crossover hit that reached number 43 on the Hot 100 and is certified 5-times platinum. Bright and melodic, radio-ready without losing his edge.
K-POP (with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd)
A genre-blending Utopia single that debuted at number seven on the Hot 100. Certified platinum and one of his most globally minded records.
4X4
Scott’s fifth Hot 100 number one and his most recent solo chart-topper, arriving in 2025 as a standalone single and proving his commercial pull remained intact.
Best Travis Scott songs at a glance
| # | Song | Album / Release | Year | Hot 100 peak | RIAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SICKO MODE (feat. Drake) | Astroworld | 2018 | 1 | 16× Platinum |
| 2 | goosebumps (feat. Kendrick Lamar) | Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight | 2016 | 32 | 17× Platinum |
| 3 | Antidote | Rodeo | 2015 | 16 | 7× Platinum |
| 4 | FE!N (feat. Playboi Carti) | Utopia | 2023 | 5 | Platinum+ |
| 5 | STARGAZING | Astroworld | 2018 | 8 | 4× Platinum |
| 6 | Highest in the Room | Single | 2019 | 1 | 9× Platinum |
| 7 | Butterfly Effect | Astroworld | 2017 | 50 | 9× Platinum |
| 8 | 90210 (feat. Kacy Hill) | Rodeo | 2015 | — | 4× Platinum |
| 9 | Nightcrawler | Rodeo | 2015 | — | — |
| 10 | Through the Late Night (feat. Kid Cudi) | Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight | 2016 | — | 2× Platinum |
| 11 | MELTDOWN (feat. Drake) | Utopia | 2023 | 3 | 2× Platinum |
| 12 | Franchise (feat. Young Thug, M.I.A.) | Single | 2020 | 1 | 2× Platinum |
| 13 | Pick Up the Phone (with Young Thug, feat. Quavo) | Single / Birds | 2016 | 43 | 5× Platinum |
| 14 | K-POP (with Bad Bunny, The Weeknd) | Utopia | 2023 | 7 | Platinum |
| 15 | 4X4 | Single | 2025 | 1 | — |
What is the best Travis Scott song overall?
SICKO MODE is widely regarded as the best Travis Scott song. It is his most commercially successful single, his first Hot 100 number one, and at 16-times platinum one of the most-certified rap records ever. Its three-part structure has become a reference point for ambitious mainstream rap production. For fans, though, tracks like goosebumps, 90210 and Antidote often rank just as high for their role in building his sound.
Which albums do the best Travis Scott songs come from?
Scott’s four studio albums each anchor part of this list. Rodeo (2015) built his psychedelic trap foundation with Antidote, 90210 and Nightcrawler. Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) delivered goosebumps and Through the Late Night. Astroworld (2018) is his critical and commercial peak, home to SICKO MODE, STARGAZING and Butterfly Effect. Utopia (2023) pushed into rage with FE!N, MELTDOWN and K-POP.
For the full picture, see our Travis Scott artist hub and our guide to what trap music is. His influence runs through frequent collaborators like Don Toliver and Playboi Carti. Stream the full catalog on Spotify, and chart history is tracked at Billboard.
FAQ
What is the best Travis Scott song?
“SICKO MODE” is generally considered the best Travis Scott song. Released in 2018 on Astroworld, it became his first Billboard Hot 100 number one and is certified 16-times platinum, one of the highest certifications for any rap song. It features Drake and is built around three separate beat switches.
What is Travis Scott’s most-certified song?
“goosebumps” is Travis Scott’s most-certified song, at 17-times platinum from the RIAA. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, it appeared on the 2016 album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight and grew from a number 32 chart debut into one of the most-streamed rap songs of its era.
How many number one songs does Travis Scott have?
Travis Scott has five Billboard Hot 100 number ones: “SICKO MODE” (2018), “The Scotts” (2020), “Franchise” (2020), “Highest in the Room” (2019), and “4X4” (2025). “Highest in the Room,” “Franchise,” and “4X4” all debuted at number one.
What is Travis Scott’s song FE!N about and how did it chart?
“FE!N,” featuring Playboi Carti, debuted at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023 as a single from Utopia. It became one of Scott’s most popular live songs, known for being performed several times in a row during his concerts, and a major track on TikTok.
Which Travis Scott album should I start with?
Astroworld (2018) is the most common starting point, home to “SICKO MODE,” “STARGAZING,” and “Butterfly Effect.” It was his critical and commercial high point and reached number one on the Billboard 200. From there, Rodeo (2015) offers his foundational sound.
