Will Kanye West Still Remain Numero Uno As Utopia By Travis Scott Nears His Donda Record?

Published 07/28/2023, 6:00 PM EDT

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The music industry can be quite unpredictable, as artists always strive to outdo the rest with their symphony. However, when it comes to shattering records and setting benchmarks, a couple of names truly shine among the rest. In the realm of hip-hop, two heavyweights—Kanye West and Travis Scott—have been causing quite a stir with the latter’s latest release. Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ is fast catching up to one of West’s long-held records.

Two of the most well-known names in the music industry now eye the same record. They say that records are meant to be broken, but who will dominate the charts in this clash of titans?

Will Travis Scott’s Utopia dethrone Donda by ‘‘mentor’’ Kanye West?

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Travis Scott dropped his album, ‘Utopia’ on July 28, 2023, under the labels of Cactus Jack and Epic Records. It is currently sitting at the top spot on Apple Music charts in 110 countries. On the other hand, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ holds the record by reaching Number 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart in 152 countries. West’s last album ‘Donda’ was released about two years ago amidst much fanfare. Interestingly, it still trends at the second spot on the platform in seventeen countries!

Regardless, the rivalry between these two artists is actually quite friendly, as Travis Scott has openly acknowledged Kanye West as his “mentor” in the past. However, in the competitive music industry, competition is cut-throat. It is still uncertain whether ‘Utopia’ will have what it takes to overthrow ‘Donda’.

There could be several reasons why ‘Utopia’ is doing well on the charts. The rapper has a massive and devoted fan following, among whom was excitement surrounding this album. Moreover, ‘Utopia’ includes collaborations, with various well-known artists that could further add to its triumph.

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Surprisingly, among the many collaborators on Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’, one of them is Kanye West himself!

Utopia has the competitor itself as a collaborator!

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It is no surprise that Travis Scott and Kanye West, who have a history of collaboration, would join forces on the album ‘Utopia’. This anticipated record features an impressive lineup of artists such as Beyoncé, Drake, Sampha, James Blake, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, and even Kanye West himself. In fact, West is featured on the song ‘Delresto’ alongside Bon Iver and James Blake and is also credited as one of the album’s producers.

Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ is receiving acclaim and is on track to become one of the most well-received albums of the year. With star-studded collaborations, including Kanye West, it is set to make a significant impact in the music industry. Whether it will surpass the success achieved by ‘Donda’ remains uncertain. Nevertheless, both albums have undeniably made their mark on the world of music. Album of the year? We will have to wait and see.

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Do you think that ‘Utopia’ can dethrone ‘Donda’? Let us know in the comments below.

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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