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. Tβhe group later released another mixtape titled "No Label" in 2012, which featured "Bando", a track that wasβ 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 AppΓ©tit" 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.
Pipe It Up
Migos Lyrics
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See that boy right there, he piped up
See that girl right there, she piped up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
She was a basic bitch til I piped her up
I'm just doing my dab, I called it the pipe it up
They know that I'm having blue Benjamin's
They know I'm on top of the pyramid
They know I'ma go down in Guinness
All this dab a nigga drippin'
Piped up in the city
Piped up with yo bitches
Piped up in Givenchy
Piped up new edition
When a nigga start talking shit, gotta pipe up the ammunition
Your bitch walkin' around piped up
When she see me, she blowin' kisses
Feelin' like Aladdin, Quavo the genie
I grant your ho three wishes
You know I do magic, Quavo Houdini
I touch the pack and get it missin'
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
Broke niggas still saying "turn it up!"
All my young rich niggas screaming out "pipe it up!"
Benjamins old they extinct like a dinosaur
Look at yo diamonds, yo diamonds ain't bright enough
I send the work to get used in a catapult
Play with the dope in the snow like a hockey puck
Pipe it up, pipe it up, no Roddy Piper
They biting the flow nigga but the Migos got the title
So now niggas dabbing, don't know how it happen
I been touchdown on you niggas ask Madden
Don't forget bitch I'm the dab daddy
In stores now YRN fabric
Pipe it up, bitch it's gon' be the new anthem
I come through swervin in a black Panarama
Pull out the camo when you see me Christian Louboutin
Hopping out that's an animal
Now remember, fore we made this song, nobody said pipe it up
Next thing we dropping, we gon' fuck em up
Have everybody screaming pipe it up
Pipe it up in the club while I'm on drugs
A nigga fucking up the furniture
Shoot a money ball like Steve Kerr
Pipe it up, I get them pints on reserve
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
The lyrics to Migos's song "Pipe It Up" speak to the rapper's desire to showcase his wealth and success. The chorus repeats the phrase "pipe it up" over and over again, indicating the rapper's willingness to show off and "turn up" when it comes to flashing his material possessions. The verses delve deeper into the rapper's lifestyle, mentioning his habit of entering clubs just to show off and "pipe it up," as well as his preference for buying properties and then "piping" them up as well. The lyrics also nod toward the rapper's prowess with women, implying that his money and fame make him an irresistible catch for women.
Overall, these lyrics speak to the larger cultural trend of hip-hop and rap music, which often glorify wealth and material possessions as a sign of success. The repetition of "pipe it up" in the chorus highlights the rapper's desire to constantly show off and emphasize his wealth and status.
Line by Line Meaning
But I'm piped up
I'm feeling high or energized
See that boy right there, he piped up
That boy is also feeling high or energized
See that girl right there, she piped up
That girl is also feeling high or energized
Pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up, pipe it up
Let's get pumped up and excited
I walk in the club just to pipe it up
I come to the club to have a good time and feel pumped up
I stand on this stage and I pipe it up
I perform on stage and get the crowd pumped up
Get a regular ho tell her pipe it up
Tell a basic girl to get pumped up
Go buy a bando then I pipe it up
I buy a dilapidated building and remodel it, then get pumped up in it
She was a basic bitch til I piped her up
I made a basic girl feel excited and energized
I'm just doing my dab, I called it the pipe it up
I'm doing my signature dance move and I named it 'pipe it up'
They know that I'm having blue Benjamin's
They know I have a lot of hundred dollar bills
They know I'm on top of the pyramid
They know I'm at the top of my game
All this dab a nigga drippin'
I'm so good at dancing that I make others jealous
Piped up in the city
I'm getting pumped up in the city
Piped up with yo bitches
I'm getting pumped up with your girls
Piped up in Givenchy
I'm getting pumped up while wearing Givenchy clothing
Piped up new edition
I'm getting pumped up with a new vibe
When a nigga start talking shit, gotta pipe up the ammunition
When someone starts talking negatively, I need to get pumped up and ready to defend myself
Your bitch walkin' around piped up
Your girlfriend is feeling excited and energized
When she see me, she blowin' kisses
She's excited to see me and shows her affection
Feelin' like Aladdin, Quavo the genie
I feel like the character Aladdin and the rapper Quavo is my genie
I grant your ho three wishes
I can make your girl's dreams come true
You know I do magic, Quavo Houdini
I'm so talented that I'm like a magician named Houdini
I touch the pack and get it missin'
I have the ability to make things disappear
Broke niggas still saying 'turn it up!'
Poor people are still enjoying themselves, but rich people are taking it to another level
All my young rich niggas screaming out 'pipe it up!'
All my young, wealthy friends are getting really excited and energetic
Benjamins old they extinct like a dinosaur
100 dollar bills are becoming outdated
Look at yo diamonds, yo diamonds ain't bright enough
Your jewelry isn't impressive enough
I send the work to get used in a catapult
I'm putting in work that will have a big impact
Play with the dope in the snow like a hockey puck
I'm dealing drugs and playing around with them like a toy
Pipe it up, pipe it up, no Roddy Piper
I'm getting really excited, but not like the professional wrestler, Roddy Piper
They biting the flow nigga but the Migos got the title
Other rappers are trying to copy our style, but we're still the best
So now niggas dabbing, don't know how it happen
People are doing my signature dance move and they don't even know where it came from
I been touchdown on you niggas ask Madden
I've been outdoing all of my competition like a football player, and it's so obvious that people are asking me for tips, like the Madden video game
Don't forget bitch I'm the dab daddy
Don't forget, I'm the master of the dab dance
In stores now YRN fabric
Our clothing line is now available in stores
Pipe it up, bitch it's gon' be the new anthem
Get pumped up, this is going to be the new theme song
I come through swervin in a black Panarama
I arrive in style, driving a luxurious car
Pull out the camo when you see me Christian Louboutin
When you see me, I'm dressed in camouflage and wearing expensive shoes
Hopping out that's an animal
When I step out of my car, I look like a wild animal
Now remember, fore we made this song, nobody said pipe it up
We came up with this phrase and made it popular
Next thing we dropping, we gon' fuck em up
Our next release will be even better and more exciting
Have everybody screaming pipe it up
Everyone is going to be getting excited and energetic when they hear our next release
Pipe it up in the club while I'm on drugs
I'm getting really excited in the club while under the influence of drugs
A nigga fucking up the furniture
I'm so wild and energetic that I'm causing damage to the furniture
Shoot a money ball like Steve Kerr
I'm making a lot of money and I'm really good at handling it
Pipe it up, I get them pints on reserve
I get really excited and I always have drinks on hand for everyone to enjoy
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Kirsnick Khari Ball, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Shane Lee Lindstrom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joselyn Jolivet
Migos was the best rap group of this generation. They were so relatable. The integrated and enhanced the airways. Their sound, their message was visionary. Like the fellas in the NBA, they were super creative. Takeoff will be missed in the music world. Rest in heavenly peace.
Slim Finesse
RIP TAKEOFF π
Main
@Slim Finesse Takeoff sounding like Sauce Walka before he even got popular.
Life with the FUNKMASTAH
The integrated and enhanced the airways? What are you talking about ..
Tay Official
Who else would be they win every rap group award π
Terrell Robertson
Amazing
Po
This is the first Migos song I heard when it came out; it was in 2015. It changed my life; it was my favorite song by them and will forever be. Takeoff's verse is still legendary to this day; rest in peace, sir Takeoff βοΈπ½
Danielle Lockhart
On God I never knew they rapped this song. This used to be my hype song and makes me love Migos even more. RIP Takeoff!!
Rene
The glazing is insane
Broke Wayne
You were under a rock for 2 years