Quavo Releases Tribute Album ‘Rocket Power’ To Takeoff
Quavo’s tribute to the late Takeoff is finally here. 10 months after Takeoff’s murder, Quavo released Rocket Power which also serves as the rapper’s sophomore solo album. Besides features from Takeoff, Rocket Power gets guest appearances from Future, Young Thug, Hunxho, and Baby Drill.
In a recent Instagram post, Quavo wrote that he “embodied all [of his] emotions” in the project.
Rocket Power follows Quavo’s debut solo LP 2018’s Quavo Huncho. Prior to Rocket Power and before Takeoff’s death, the two were going the duo route and released Only Built for Infinity Links in 2022 under the monikers Unc & Phew.
The announcement of the album was made in May via Instagram, “This album is for the Rocket, our true fans, and also, this is my therapy,” he wrote. “This album is a true reflection of how I feel right now. Sometimes I’m good, sometimes I’m down, sometimes I’m disappointed, sometimes I fall apart, but then I always find my strength again. I know everything might not be alright right now, but the Rocket showed me a way to make it right! Rocket Power keeps me going. Rocket Power gives me fuel. Rocket Power will help us all overcome whatever we’re going through.”
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Besides the album, Quavo has paid tribute to Takeoff in many ways. He has released songs such as “Without You,” “Greatness,” and “Honey Bun” that each honor his late nephew. He also expressed his grief when he shared a photo of Takeoff on his Instagram Story last month.
“Think About You All The Time I’ll Never Forget About You!!!,” he began. “I Miss U So Much And NoOne Will Take Yo Spot Twin U My Left Hand [left hand emoji] Come On Now!!! OTHERSIDE BOYS.”
Quavo continues to mourn TakeOff ahead of "Rocket Power" album: "I miss u so much" 🙏https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/r1JZD27g6M
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Quavo’s work is not done as he previously teased there’s a possibly that some of Takeoff’s vocals will be used for a posthumous album.