Travis Scott Samples Shyne, Barrington Levy on New Album

US rapper Travis Scott has once again tapped into Caribbean classics, this time sampling Belize’s own Shyne and reggae icon Barrington Levy for his brand-new album, Jackboys 2.

Released over the weekend in collaboration with his “Cactus Jack” collective, Jackboys 2 has already stirred a wave of reactions across social media. One standout track, fittingly titled Shyne, features rising Memphis rapper Glorilla and has quickly become one of the album’s most talked-about songs.

‘Shyne’ heavily samples the 2000 hit Bad Boyz.

The original track, produced by Ez Elpee, famously blended hip hop with reggae and dancehall, sampling Grace Jones’ Nightclubbing and showcasing Barrington Levy’s iconic vocals and unmistakable “Broader Than Broadway” riff.

Travis Scott’s version goes a step further, with Scott himself attempting Barrington Levy’s trademark “shibbily dabbily” style.

Reacting to the track’s release, Shyne shared his pride in seeing his work inspire a new generation of artists. “I am honored that two of the biggest popular artists out right now have remade my classic song,” Shyne said.

Scott now joins other artists, including Lady London, Sean Price, and Cassidy, who have sampled Bad Boyz over the years.