WATERSZN

Released in late 2017, WATERSZN stands as a pivotal moment in Chris Travis's discography, synthesizing his Memphis roots with the burgeoning cloud rap movement he helped pioneer as a member of Raider Klan. The album is a sprawling 17-track project that leans heavily into 'aquatic' production - a signature style involving submerged bass frequencies and ethereal, liquid-like synthesizer pads. Unlike his more aggressive early phonk tapes, WATERSZN prioritizes atmosphere and texture, often blurring the lines between trap and ambient music. The project features standout production that utilizes heavy reverb and lo-fi aesthetics to create a sense of vast, lonely space. Critically, it is viewed by fans as one of his most cohesive 'vibe' records, successfully maintaining a consistent sonic palette from start to finish. It solidified his status as an underground icon capable of building entire worlds through sound design.