Huncho Jack Explained

Huncho Jack is an American hip hop superduo composed of rappers Quavo and Travis Scott.^[1] The duo released their debut studio album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho on December 21, 2017, to generally favorable reviews.

Background

The group's name is derived from Quavo's nickname "Huncho" and Travis Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records, which in turn is derived from his legal first name Jacques, which is the French equivalent of Jack in English.^[2]

History

2016–2017: Formation and album

See main article: Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.

In December 2016, Quavo announced a collaborative album with Travis Scott on Scott's Apple Music Wav Radio show, previewing numerous recorded tracks.^[3] The duo had previously worked together on several tracks; "Sloppy Toppy", "Oh My Dis Side", from Scott's mixtape Days Before Rodeo and debut studio album Rodeo respectively, "Kelly Price" from the Migos album Culture, the Young Thug collaboration "Pick Up the Phone", and appearing as features on Drake's "Portland" from his 2017 mixtape More Life.^{[4] [5]} Speaking to GQ, Scott confirmed: "The Quavo album is coming soon. I'm dropping new music soon. You know how I do it though: I like surprises."^{[6] [7]}

Quavo announced that the group would release their debut album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho as of 2017. Scott also appeared on an episode of “The Big Talk” where he talks about his relationship with Quavo, in which he says, “He my best friend since day one”.

In an interview with Montreality published on September 18, 2017, Quavo stated that the collaborative album would be released "real soon". He also stated that he and Travis Scott have over 20 records ready.^{[8] [9]} On December 7, 2017, a clip of Quavo being interviewed by Zane Lowe was posted on the official Twitter account for Beats 1. When asked about the title of their upcoming project, he confirmed it would be Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.^{[10] [11]} Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho was released two weeks later on December 21, 2017, for streaming and digital download by Grand Hustle Records, Epic Records, Cactus Jack Records, Quality Control Music, Capitol Records and Motown.^[12]

Discography

Studio albums

Notes and References

1. Web site: Is a Travis Scott and Quavo Joint Album Coming Soon?. Complex. December 9, 2016. December 21, 2017.
2. Web site: Here's the Title of Quavo and Travis Scott's Joint Project. xxlmag.com. Mojica. Nick. December 11, 2017. January 28, 2018.
3. Web site: Quavo Hints at Travis Scott Collaboration Album. December 11, 2016 . December 22, 2017.
4. Web site: Travis Scott Previews 2 New Songs With Quavo and They Sound Incredible. Complex. December 22, 2017.
5. Web site: Travis Scott Previews New Music With Quavo. HNHH . April 3, 2017 . December 22, 2017.
6. Web site: Travis Scott on the Show that's So Crazy, It Caused a Riot. Jake. Woolf,Rambo. May 15, 2017. December 22, 2017.
7. Web site: Travis Scott Says Quavo Collab Project Is Coming Soon – XXL. XXL Mag. May 16, 2017 . December 22, 2017.
8. Web site: Travis Scott and Quavo Have Recorded About 20 Songs for Joint Project – XXL. XXL Mag. September 18, 2017 . December 22, 2017.
9. Web site: Quavo Says His Mixtape With Travis Scott Is Going To Drop "Real, Real Soon". September 16, 2017 . The Fader. December 22, 2017.
10. Web site: Quavo Announces Travis Scott Joint Album 'Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho'. Rap-Up. December 22, 2017.
11. Web site: Quavo Reveals Title For Travis Scott Joint Project. December 7, 2017 . HotNewHipHop. December 22, 2017.
12. Web site: Travis Scott & Quavo Tease "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho" Release Date. HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. December 20, 2017. December 21, 2017.
13. Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200, Huncho Jack Debuts at No. 3. Billboard. December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018.
14. Billboard Canadian Albums JANUARY 6, 2018. Billboard. December 31, 2017. January 5, 2018.
15. Web site: Discography Quavo . Hung Medien . charts.nz . July 12, 2017.
16. Web site: Quavo & Travis Scott . . December 30, 2017.
17. Web site: Quavo Travis Scott joint Album. September 18, 2017 .