Sicko Rap and Drunk Country

Published: Oct. 3, 2018, 1:20 a.m.

Four songs on the Hot 100 pop chart reveal the new directions in which music is headed. Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" boasts an unprecedented formal structure that points to the future of hip hop. Meanwhile, in the world of country, Jason Aldean, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Dan + Shay are putting a modern spin on one of the style's oldest tropes: drinking bourbon. Together these tracks make up the vanguard of their respective genres, but are fans willing to take the plunge?\nFeaturing:\nTravis Scott - Sicko Mode\nSkrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites\nJohn Zorn - Cat o Nine Tails\nJason Aldean ft Miranda Lambert - Drowns the Whiskey\nMitchell Tenpenny - Drunk Me\nAdele - Hello\nJustin Bieber - Sorry\nDan + Shay - Tequila\nRecommend Reading: Kathryn Schulz on Chris Janson's "Drunk Girl"\nRecommended Viewing: Rich Redmond's studio drumming \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices