Travis Scott, Tyla & Vybz Kartel – PBT Official Video Review

Travis Scott’s new video, PBT, lands as a rare international collaboration, bringing together South African star Tyla and Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel. Filmed in Tokyo under director Nabil, the visual balances cinematic calm with bursts of unexpected energy, reflecting the track’s mix of global sounds.

The video opens with Scott and Tyla in separate hotel rooms, preparing quietly while the city’s neon-lit streets hum around them. Their eventual meeting is understated, a quiet connection rather than a dramatic showpiece. Kartel enters later, not as a central character but as part of the nightlife, adding a dancehall element that shifts the energy without dominating the story.

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Musically, PBT blends South African pop, Houston-style rap, and Jamaican dancehall in ways that divide listeners. Tyla’s hook introduces her distinctive South African pop sensibility, complementing Scott’s rhythmic flow, while Kartel’s verse introduces a punchy, rhythmic contrast. Some fans praise the bold combination of styles, while others find the shifts jarring. Either way, it creates a track that defies conventional expectations and sparks conversation about global collaboration.

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Nabil’s direction focuses on mood over plot. Long shots of Tokyo streets, neon reflections, and careful pacing keep attention on atmosphere rather than spectacle. The visual style reinforces the track’s intent: a meeting point of cultures and sounds, rather than a traditional narrative.

Beyond music and visuals, PBT highlights the power of global collaboration. For Tyla, it continues her ascent into the international music scene. For Kartel, it demonstrates dancehall’s lasting influence. For Scott, it’s part of an ongoing experiment, merging artists from distinct musical traditions to create something larger than any individual style.

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By the end of the video, PBT challenges viewers to reconsider genre boundaries, global collaborations, and how artists honour their roots while reaching international audiences. It doesn’t offer easy answers, but it succeeds in starting conversations that extend beyond the screen.