Originally the group started as family, who all had an interest in music. It wasn't until 2008 that this trio took their talent seriously, and put together and released their first project "Juug Season" in 2011. The group later released another mixtape titled "No Label" in 2012, which featured "Bando", a track that was soon labeled a "dope-boy anthem".
In 2013, Migos released their breakout single "Versace". The single was produced by Zaytoven and peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that year, Canadian rapper Drake brought the single more recognition when he remixed the song, adding a verse, which he would later perform at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival. On June 13, Migos released their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as), which features the lead single "Versace", 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.
On June 15, 2013, the group performed at rap radio station Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash. In October 2013, the group was featured in XXL's section "Show & Prove". "Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013, including number three on XXL's "The 25 Best Songs of 2013", number four on Complex's "The 50 Best Songs of 2013", number five on SPIN's "50 Best Songs of 2013," number 38 on Pitchfork's "The Top 100 Tracks of 2013" and number 69 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Best Songs of 2013." Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as) was named the 27th-best album of 2013 and sixth-best hip-hop album of 2013 by SPIN.
Migos released their debut album Yung Rich Nation in July 2015, through Quality Control Music and 300 Entertainment. Their second album, Culture, was released in January 2017 also through both record labels, and debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart. The group later signed a deal with Motown and Capitol Records in February 2017, and followed up the latter album with Culture II in January 2018, giving the group their second number one album in the United States.
On October 28, 2016, Migos released the first single of their new album Culture. The single was titled "Bad and Boujee". The song was produced by Metro Boomin and features vocals from fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. The music video for the single was released on October 31. The single went on to top the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Migos' first number one single in the US. Their second album, Culture, was released on January 27, 2017. In April 2017, Migos were featured on Katy Perry song "Bon Appétit" from her fifth studio album, Witness.
On May 30, 2017, Migos (branded by Quality Control) released "Too Hotty" which is featured on the compilation album, Quality Control: Control the Streets Vol. 1 that was released on December 19, 2017. The single was officially released on streaming service on August 24, 2017. The music video was released on August 25.
On October 27, Migos officially released "MotorSport", the lead single off their second studio album Culture II, along with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The second single, "Stir Fry", was released on December 20, 2017 on the official Migos YouTube channel. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams. The song was used for the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. A promotional single was released on January 22, 2018, titled, "Supastars". It was produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Buddah Bless, and Quavo; it was co-produced by DJ Durel. Culture II was released on January 26, 2018. The album contains twenty-four tracks, featuring production from Metro Boomin, Dun Deal, Murda Beatz, Travis Scott, Zaytoven and others.
In October 2018, Quavo stated that Culture III would be released in early 2019. The album was then delayed and re-scheduled for release in early 2020. However, the album was pushed back again, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quavo spoke to Billboard in March 2020, and announced the group's decision to hold off on the release of Culture III, explaining it was largely due to their inability to properly roll out the album once social distancing rules went into effect in most states in the US. Instead, the group will first release Quarantine Mixtape in the lead-up to Culture III.
Menace
Migos Lyrics
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Let's go (go)
If you're not from the Nawf, mind ya business (hey)
Suicide doors on the Cullinan (Cullinan)
If I fuck her, she gotta let my brothers in (smash)
I don't love her, I backdoor and hit the friend (woo)
Undercover, hop out and spin many men (grrt)
Now the guts it got blood in the Bentley (hey)
I had made 'bout a dub out in Lenox (dub)
If you not from the Nawf, mind ya business (nawf)
Let's get it (Let's go)
No penny pinchin', we stackin' these racks to the ceilin' (woo)
Hurtin' these fuck niggas feelings (hey)
Look at my .30 and it's stickin' out of my shirt (what?)
How the fuck did he get in the building? (huh?)
Huncho really rappin' on Millie DaVillie (woo)
Don't walk out the house without sticks or a milli (nah-nah, nah-nah)
I fuck it up, make it back in a quickie (suu)
I make it back in a (suu, uh)
I make a M in a minute (one minute)
But I get you whacked for a penny (whacked)
I'm back on that set, yeah, a menace (hey)
We back on their necks with no gimmicks (go, go)
I put this mop to your tendons (mop)
Hit the switch on the Glock, now you finished (Glock)
Take the top off like Wayne with no ceiling (hey)
We was stuck in the game with no dealin' (Take-Take-Takeoff)
I put a quart on my wrist, what the fuck? (what the fuck?)
I coulda bought me a double R truck (could've)
Cut up your seats right on top of her tongue
I need a B 'cause a M ain't enough
When I'm ridin' that Rolls, I ride with that drum (grrt)
Keepin' it tucked, they tryna be tough (tough)
No IRS, he givin' it up (Give it up)
Look at the snow, we callin' your bluff (yeah)
And it's a platinum Arabian dial
I'm checkin' your stats and I'm pullin' your files
I look at your diamonds, I'm seein' clouds
No bossin' but you need to throw in the towel
You talkin' 'bout cars and clothes and hoes
And money don't fold, the world is ours
We countin' up 'chos, we stick to the code (stick)
And put work in to get respect and the power
We was stuck in the game like EA (stuck)
We from the Nawf, no TAs (nawf)
Empty your pockets how we play (run that shit)
We doin' the race like a relay (race)
Migo know Spanish, comprende? (Migo)
We got the block caliente (hot)
Fuck who the boss, come get with the sensei (boss)
Bitch, no cap, no pretende (bitch)
I make a M in a minute (one minute)
But I get you whacked for a penny (whacked)
I'm back on that set, yeah, a menace (hey)
We back on their necks with no gimmicks (go, go)
I put this mop to your tendons (mop)
Hit the switch on the Glock, now you finished (Glock)
Take the top off like Wayne with No Ceilings (hey)
We was stuck in the game with no dealin' (woo)
I make a M in a minute (one minute)
But I get you whacked for a penny (whacked)
I'm back on that set, yeah, a menace (hey)
We back on their necks with no gimmicks (go, go)
I put this mop to your tendons (mop)
Hit the switch on the Glock, now you finished (Glock)
Take the top off like Wayne with No Ceilings (hey)
We was stuck in the game with no dealin' (woo)
The song "Menace" by Migos is about their rise to success from humble beginnings and how they handle their newfound fame and wealth. The opening line speaks to the group's pride in their place of origin, the "Nawf" (North Atlanta), and warns outsiders to mind their own business. The song includes boasts about their expensive cars and jewelry, their sexual conquests (with a nod to taking turns with each other's partners), and their violent tendencies against those who cross them.
The chorus, "I make a M in a minute, but I get you whacked for a penny" highlights the dark side of their success and suggests that they are not to be messed with. The term "Menace" in the title of the song refers to the group's perceived danger and unpredictability. They are portrayed as merciless and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their position in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
DJ Durel (woo, woo)
Starting the song with the introduction of the DJ, DJ Durel.
Let's go (go)
Starting the song with an enthusiastic energy, calling for the listeners to join in.
If you're not from the Nawf, mind ya business (hey)
Saying if you're not from the Nawf, don't try to interfere, this is the Nawf's business.
Suicide doors on the Cullinan (Cullinan)
Referring to the luxurious Rolls-Royce Cullinan car and its signature suicide doors.
If I fuck her, she gotta let my brothers in (smash)
If he has sex with a woman, she has to allow his friends to have sex with her too.
I don't love her, I backdoor and hit the friend (woo)
He doesn't love her; he has sex with her friends behind her back.
Undercover, hop out and spin many men (grrt)
Approaching and attacking enemies undiscovered, and defeating multiple of them at once.
Got it straight out the mud, we was gettin' it (we gettin' it)
They worked hard to get where they are now, and are continuing to work hard to grow their success.
Now the guts it got blood in the Bentley (hey)
The car's interior is so nice, it's worth blood stains on it from the people they defeated.
I had made 'bout a dub out in Lenox (dub)
He made about $20,000 in Lenox, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia.
Let's get it (Let's go)
Reiterating the call to go for it and keep pushing forward.
No penny pinchin', we stackin' these racks to the ceilin' (woo)
They're not saving their money penny by penny but instead making a lot of money and stacking it up to the ceiling.
Hurtin' these fuck niggas feelings (hey)
They are causing emotional pain to their enemies who try to stop them.
Look at my .30 and it's stickin' out of my shirt (what?)
He's saying they have guns with them all the time and the outline of the gun is visible through his shirt.
How the fuck did he get in the building? (huh?)
Asking how their enemy managed to get inside their building without being noticed or stopped.
Huncho really rappin' on Millie DaVillie (woo)
Huncho, aka Quavo, is really rapping and doing well on the song they're featuring on, 'Millie DaVillie'.
Don't walk out the house without sticks or a milli (nah-nah, nah-nah)
They don't leave their house unarmed and always have guns or money with them.
I fuck it up, make it back in a quickie (suu)
They can mess things up but quickly fix it back up again with ease.
I make it back in a (suu, uh)
Repeating the sound 'suu' to emphasize how easy and quickly they can fix things.
I make a M in a minute (one minute)
They can make a million dollars in just a minute.
But I get you whacked for a penny (whacked)
They can end someone's life for just one penny, emphasizing how little their enemies' lives mean to them.
We back on their necks with no gimmicks (go, go)
They're back on their enemies' necks, but without any tricks or games, just straightforward attacking.
I put this mop to your tendons (mop)
He's saying he'll put a mop to his enemy's tendons, essentially beating them up.
Hit the switch on the Glock, now you finished (Glock)
Switching on the Glock gun means the opponent is done and defeated.
Take the top off like Wayne with no ceiling (hey)
Taking the top off a car like Lil Wayne, who famously loved convertibles and driving with the top off.
And it's a platinum Arabian dial
He's saying his watch has a platinum dial with Arabic numerals.
I'm checkin' your stats and I'm pullin' your files
Saying he's checking his enemy's background and information to find their weaknesses and exploits.
No bossin' but you need to throw in the towel
Saying his enemies need to give up and surrender, even though they're not the boss of him.
You talkin' 'bout cars and clothes and hoes
Saying his enemies are only talking about materialistic things like cars, clothes, and women.
And money don't fold, the world is ours
Saying that money can't fold, or stop them, and they're taking over the world and succeeding.
We countin' up 'chos, we stick to the code (stick)
Counting up their profits and sticking to their code of ethics and loyalty.
And put work in to get respect and the power
Saying they worked hard for their position of respect and power.
We was stuck in the game like EA (stuck)
They were once stuck in the game like a video game company Electronic Arts, before finally breaking through and finding success.
We from the Nawf, no TAs (nawf)
Saying they're from the North and there's no talking allowed, just action.
Empty your pockets how we play (run that shit)
Saying they're going to take everything from their enemies, and demand they give it up immediately.
We doin' the race like a relay (race)
Saying they're racing towards success and handing off the baton to each other like a relay race.
Migo know Spanish, comprende? (Migo)
Saying Migos knows Spanish, asking if you understand.
We got the block caliente (hot)
They have the block hot, or successful, and profitable.
Fuck who the boss, come get with the sensei (boss)
Saying they don't care who's the boss, but they're the sensei, and to come join them and learn from them.
Bitch, no cap, no pretende (bitch)
Saying they're not lying, they're not pretending, and calling someone a bitch.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daryl McPherson, Kedrick Cannady, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Kirsnick Khari Ball
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