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Migos in 2014 (from left to right, Quavo, Offset, Takeoff)
Migos in 2014 (from left to right, Quavo, Offset, Takeoff)
Background information
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active2009–present
LabelsQuality Control Music, 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records
MembersQuavo
Takeoff Running
Offset
Websitemigosonline.com

Migos is an American hip hop group from Gwinnett County.[1] The trio consists of Quavo (real name Quavious Marshall, age 23), Takeoff Running(real name Kirshnik Ball, age 20) and Offset (real name Kiari Cephus, age 22). Members Quavo and Takeoff are uncle and nephew; Offset is Quavo's cousin.[2]

They have collaborated with a number of major artists, such as Drake, Justin Bieber, Young Thug, R. Kelly, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Young Scooter, Riff Raff, Trinidad James, ASAP Ferg, Busta Rhymes, Wiz Khalifa, Travis Scott, Chief Keef, Soulja Boy, OJ da Juiceman, Juicy J, Project Pat, French Montana, Twista, Future, and B.o.B, among others.[3][4] They are managed by Coach K, the former manager of Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane,[5] and are frequently collaborating with Bricksquad producer Zaytoven.[6] They are best known for their 2013 single "Versace" and their 2014 single "Fight Night".

Musical career

The 2013 single "Versace" went viral[7] and peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.[8] It also inspired rapper Drake to join for the official remix. The latter performed it at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival.[9] On June 13, Migos released their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) to critical acclaim. Brandon Soderberg of Spin gave it 8 out of 10 stars, commenting that it "is a super-cut of Dirty South vibes" and compared the three members to Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy and Future.[10] On June 15, 2013, the group performed at rap radio station Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash. In October 2013, they were featured in XXL's section Show & Prove.[11]

"Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013, including number three on XXL's The 25 Best Songs of 2013,[12] number four on Complex's The 50 Best Songs of 2013,[13] number five on SPIN's 50 Best Songs of 2013,[14] number 38 on Pitchfork's The Top 100 Tracks of 2013[15] and number 69 on Rolling Stone's The 100 Best Songs of 2013.[16] Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) was named the 27th best album of 2013 and sixth best hip-hop album of 2013 by SPIN.[17][18]

On February 25, 2014, Migos released their new mixtape No Label 2, which was downloaded over 100,000 times in the first week of its release and was certified gold on popular mixtape site DatPiff.[19] No Label II was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Consequence of Sound described it as "the perfect mix of raucous party tunes and triumphant rap anthems for your next BBQ or block party"[20] and Exclaim! commented that it "is packed with potential hits."[21] Vibe also praised the production on the tape, calling it "extensive and impressive".[22]

On March 14, 2014, it was revealed that Migos' Y.R.N. 2 mixtape had turned into a full-fledged album. Leah Ambler also will contribute to the production. The trio are looking to put up to 20 songs on the effort.[23] It was then revealed in June 2014, that Migos had been signed to 300 Entertainment, which is distributed by Atlantic Records.[24] In June 2014, their single "Fight Night" was featured on XXL's 25 Best Songs of 2014 so far list.[25] It has peaked at #69 on the Hot 100, making it the group's most successful single to date.

Controversy

Chief Keef

On December 6, 2013, a series of now mostly deleted Tweets from Chief Keef and Migos occurred. Chief Keef tweeted first with an allegation that Migos was involved in an indirect diss against him. On the same day in a separate Tweet, Migos made it seem as if the issue wasn't as important. On December 9, 2013, Migos released their track "Jealousy." After the track was released people started to believe that the Twitter beef with Chief Keef was sent to the recording booth. On “Jealousy,” the hook plays on the phrase “sneak diss” hinting to a more violent confrontation. Quavo responded with “I mean, like your Momma used to say, if the shoe fits. If you listen to the song, it's self-explanatory. If [I'mma] do one, [I'mma] say ya name to keep it one hundred. Ain't no need for me to be sneak-dissin’...We don't do no sneak-dissin'.” Takeoff responded with, "You know, people gonna take it however they gonna take it and put it however they wanna put it." Offset added that the first Tweet from Chief Keef was unexpected saying, “Honestly, it caught us by surprise.”[26]

On November 7, 2014, when Migos allegedly put hands on Chief Keef's GBE member Capo, it prompted Chief Keef's older cousin and former GBE member Fredo Santana to threaten the group with death for trying his set.[27] On, November 15, 2014, Migos were at the premier DC shake joint for a performance and after their set, they were approached by a group of men and a fight occurred. People took to Twitter to describe what they saw, and many tweeted that Quavo got his chain took. Following the fight, Chief Keef took to Instagram and posted a now deleted picture of what appeared to be one of the Migos’ signature Quality Control chains with the caption, “What is this?”[28] Offset responded to the altercation by saying, “F*ck ‘em. Nothing’s going on. That’s it. F*ck ‘em. F*ck ‘em, f*ck ‘em, f*ck ‘em, like OG Maco said, F*ck ‘em!”[29]

Migos member Offset is known member of the Gangster Disciples, rivals of the Black Disciples 300 set whom Chief Keef is affiliated with.[30]

Discography

Main article: Migos discography

Awards and nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2014[32] Migos Rookie of the Year Nominated
"Fight Night" Best Club Banger
No Label II Best Mixtape

References

  1. ^ "The Break Presents: Migos". XXL. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  2. ^ "Move". Spin. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  3. ^ "Migos". Complex. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  4. ^ "Migos". XXL. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  5. ^ "Hear What Jeezy And Gucci Mane's Former Manager Coach K Has To Say". XXL. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  6. ^ "Zaytoven Talks New Movie 'Birds Of A Feather,' Meeting Migos And Working With Drake, Gucci Mane And Chief Keef". XXL. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  7. ^ "Lil B, Migos, Vince Staples & Janine And The Mixtape: Free Music Round-Up". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  8. ^ "Migos - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  9. ^ "iHeartRadio Music Festival Saturday: Justin Timberlake Takes Back the Night From Drake & Miley Cyrus". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  10. ^ "Migos, 'Young Rich Niggas' (Self-Released)". Spin. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  11. ^ "Migos, Rich Homie Quan & Iamsu! Show & Prove In XXL Issue 151". XXL. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  12. ^ "The 25 Best Songs Of 2013". XXL. Retrieved 26 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "4. Migos f/ Drake, Meek Mill, & Tyga "Versace"". Complex. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  14. ^ "SPIN's 50 Best Songs of 2013". Spin. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  15. ^ "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  16. ^ "69Migos feat. Drake, "Versace (Remix)"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  17. ^ "SPIN's 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2013". Spin. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  18. ^ "SPIN's 50 Best Albums of 2013". Spin. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  19. ^ "Migos - No Label II". DatPiff. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  20. ^ "Download: Migos' new mixtape No Label 2". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  21. ^ "Migos 'No Label II' (mixtape)". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ "New Mixtape: Migos "No Label 2"". Vibe. Retrieved 2 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-working-on-debut-album-yrn-2-aiming-for-up-to-twenty-songs-on-the-record-news.9763.html
  24. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29330/title.young-thug-migos-sign-with-lyor-cohen-kevin-liles-todd-moscowitz-s-300-label-
  25. ^ "The 25 Best Songs Of 2014 (So Far)". XXL. Retrieved 3 July 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  26. ^ "Migos Addresses Chief Keef Diss Speculations". http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26607/title.migos-addresses-chief-keef-diss-speculations. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  27. ^ http://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/11/09/fredo-santana-threatens-migos-after-fight-with-gbe-member-in-chicago.html
  28. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/11/migos-member-quavo-reportedly-gets-beat-chain-snatched-chief-keef-affiliates-dc/
  29. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/11/migos-says-fuck-em-chief-keef-gbe/
  30. ^ http://genius.com/4139876/Migos-trap-dab-freestyle/My-niggas-bangin-gd-twist-your-fingers
  31. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/migos-just-wait-on-it
  32. ^ Nostro, Lauren. "Here Are the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominees". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

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