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-based musician

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-based musician Travis Scott. The group released their debut

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Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho ''Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Huncho Jack, which consists of American rappers Travis Scott and Quavo of Migos. The album was released on December 21, 2017 by Cactus Jack Records, Grand Hustle Rec ...

'' on December 21, 2017 to received generally favorable reviews.

Background

The group's name is derived from

'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.

History

2016–2017: Formation and debut studio album

In December 2016,

announced a collaborative album with Travis Scott on Scott's

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''Wav Radio'' show, previewing numerous recorded tracks. On April 3, 2017, it was further reported Scott had been working on a collaborative album with Quavo, with whom he previously worked with on the track "Oh My Dis Side" from Scott's debut album ''

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'', and the

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collaboration " Pick Up the Phone", released in 2017. Speaking to '' GQ'', he confirmed: "The Quavo album is coming soon. I'm dropping new music soon. You know how I do it though: I like surprises." 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. On December 7, 2017, a clip of Quavo being interviewed by

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was posted on the official

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. When asked about the title of their upcoming project, he confirmed it would be ''

''. ''Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho'' was released two weeks later on December 21, 2017, for streaming and digital download by

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, Cactus Jack Records, Quality Control Music,

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Discography

Studio albums

References

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