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.
Work Hard
Migos Lyrics
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Dropped out of school, I didn't graduate (oh no)
But I still got the M's on my plate (oh, oh yeah)
Mama ain't really have a good job (oh no mama)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no no)
'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard)
Work hard, work
Work hard, work hard
Work hard (oh yeah)
When I go hard anything goes (hard)
Walk in with the chains, Quavo Django (chains)
I-85 on the Banjee (skrrt skrrt)
Had to park it 4 by 4 Mercedes Jeep
Wide body check (wide), wide body check (yeah)
Answer all the calls (yeah), 'cause it might be the check (brr)
We will never fall (yeah), as long as on the head (yeah)
Called my best dog just to ship out all the meds
I'ma handle all business (yeah), I'ma handle all business (for real)
I'ma take care my mama (mama), and if I ever have children (woo)
Lord knows, Lord willing (God), can't go back to the system (nah)
If I ever get a feeling (uh), I'ma hide all the millions (woo)
Park the Benz and the Bentley (woo)
Designer belt game Fendi (designer)
Put ya bitch in the blender (splash)
Now she think she work the milly (M&Ms)
Y'all niggas too silly (ha), these niggas too envy (jealous)
Take em back to beginning (back)
Gang, gang, been winning (woo, gang)
Dropped out of school I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard)
Work hard, work
'Cause I work hard for mine
Work hard, work hard
Work hard
When I go hard, I play hardcore (hard)
And I got that white, ain't talking chalk board (white)
Count it
That's the sound of Benjamins, my thumb sore
Pull up and get pressed (pressed), laser on the Tec (Tec)
Diamonds dripping wet (wet), you just got finessed ('nessed)
When I say I'm fresh don't need no stylist to get dressed (no)
Heard he asked for smoke don't need the game to get you pressed
I'ma serve 'em with the Tec (brr)
And it's the gang, fuck the rest (fuck 'em)
I get the bag make it stretch (stretch)
And none of my niggas ain't going for that
My niggas up now but you say you next
Look and then see what's the catch
All my dogs but we don't do fetch (nah)
Unless I put some on ya head (Takeoff)
Dropped out of school I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard)
Work hard (work)
'Cause I work hard for mine
Work hard, work hard
Work hard (Offset!)
Worked hard, bought my mom a third car (work, work)
Left my heart in my grandma graveyard (grandma, hey)
I'm in the Blues Clues Bentley Avatar (Blues Clues)
Ain't no flaw, board on the jet eating Caviar (no flaw)
Nascar, driving it fast like a Nascar (skrrt skrrt)
This not a Jaguar, I with the remix and bath salts (remix)
We see what your stash about (stash)
Dope in the cabin route (hey!)
Feel like I'm passing out (whew)
But they keep the cash en route (racks)
I got my kids to feed, they think that I'm Hercules (think that I'm Superman)
I don't got no time to sleep I gotta subscribe to be (I cannot sleep)
Open your eyes and see a hunnid mil lottery (woo, woo)
I put my hood on my back 'cause I know they depend on me (facts)
Dropped out of school I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard)
Work hard, work
'Cause I work hard for mine
Work hard, work hard
Work hard
Work hard, work hard
Work hard
The opening lines of Migos's song "Work Hard" serve as a testament to their unorthodox career path as they confess to having dropped out of school without a diploma. However, this hasn't stopped them from putting food on their plates as they continue to grind and work hard to achieve their dreams. The lyrics then shift to discussing the group's lavish lifestyle and the spoils of their hard work.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the group has worked tirelessly to achieve success in the industry. They proclaim that they work hard for what they have, and this hard work has been instrumental in securing financial stability for themselves and their loved ones. The second verse emphasizes the group's wealth and luxury status, as they boast about their expensive cars, jewelry, and designer clothing.
The final verse highlights the importance of family and community, as the group reveals that they have used their success to positively impact the lives of those around them. They provide for their family and are dedicated to supporting their community. The song ultimately serves as a testament to the group's work ethic and determination to succeed, despite society's expectations of a traditional career path.
Line by Line Meaning
Dropped out of school, I didn't graduate (oh no)
I left school before finishing it and didn't graduate
But I still got the M's on my plate (oh, oh yeah)
Although I didn't complete school, I still have millions of dollars
Mama ain't really have a good job (oh no mama)
My mom didn't have a great job
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no no)
But now she doesn't have to work again
'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard)
It's because I put in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve it
Work hard, work
Put in the effort and keep working
When I go hard anything goes (hard)
When I put all my energy into something, anything is possible
Walk in with the chains, Quavo Django (chains)
I enter with my chains and Quavo who is a Django
I-85 on the Banjee (skrrt skrrt)
Driving on I-85 in a Banjee
Had to park it 4 by 4 Mercedes Jeep
I had to park my 4 by 4 Mercedes Jeep
Wide body check (wide), wide body check (yeah)
I'm secure enough to check out anything with a wide body
Answer all the calls (yeah), 'cause it might be the check (brr)
I answer every call because it might be someone offering me money
We will never fall (yeah), as long as on the head (yeah)
We will not fail as long as we keep our heads up
Called my best dog just to ship out all the meds
I called my best friend to help me ship out all the medications
I'ma handle all business (yeah), I'ma handle all business (for real)
I will take care of all the business and get things done
I'ma take care my mama (mama), and if I ever have children (woo)
I will take care of my mom and any future children I might have
Lord knows, Lord willing (God), can't go back to the system (nah)
I can't go back to the old way of doing things
If I ever get a feeling (uh), I'ma hide all the millions (woo)
If I ever feel unsafe, I will hide all my money
Park the Benz and the Bentley (woo)
I parked my Benz and my Bentley
Designer belt game Fendi (designer)
I have designer belts and my Fendi collection game is on point
Put ya bitch in the blender (splash)
I put your girl in the blender
Now she think she work the milly (M&Ms)
Now she thinks she's worth a million dollars
Y'all niggas too silly (ha), these niggas too envy (jealous)
You guys are too foolish, and also too jealous
Take em back to beginning (back)
Let's go back to the beginning
Gang, gang, been winning (woo, gang)
My gang and I have been winning
Worked hard, bought my mom a third car (work, work)
I worked very hard and was able to buy my mother a third car
Left my heart in my grandma graveyard (grandma, hey)
I have a special place in my heart for my grandmother who is buried in the graveyard
I'm in the Blues Clues Bentley Avatar (Blues Clues)
I'm in the Blues Clues Bentley Avatar
Ain't no flaw, board on the jet eating Caviar (no flaw)
There are no faults here; I'm eating caviar on the jet flight
Nascar, driving it fast like a Nascar (skrrt skrrt)
I'm driving my car fast like NASCAR
This not a Jaguar, I with the remix and bath salts (remix)
This is not just any regular Jaguar car; I have a remix and bath salts
We see what your stash about (stash)
We know what your stash is all about
Dope in the cabin route (hey!)
There's dope in the cabin route
Feel like I'm passing out (whew)
I feel like I'm about to pass out
But they keep the cash en route (racks)
But they keep the cash on its way
I got my kids to feed, they think that I'm Hercules (think that I'm Superman)
I have kids to feed, and they think I'm like Hercules or Superman
I don't got no time to sleep I gotta subscribe to be (I cannot sleep)
I don't have time to sleep; I need to work to be successful
Open your eyes and see a hunnid mil lottery (woo, woo)
Open your eyes and see that I have won a lottery of a hundred million dollars
I put my hood on my back 'cause I know they depend on me (facts)
I work hard and put my hood on my back because I know they depend on me
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Quavious Keyate Marshall, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Kirsnick Khari Ball, Jerel Nance, David Cunningham, Daryl McPherson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrPiks-bi3nr
[Intro]
Dun Deal on the Track
[Chorus: Quavo]
Dropped out of school, I didn't graduate (oh no)
But I still got the M's on my plate (oh, oh yeah)
Mama ain't really have a good job (oh no, mama)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no, no)
'Cause I work hard for mine, yeah (work hard, work hard, work)
'Cause I work hard for mine (work hard, work hard, work hard, oh yeah, yeah)
[Verse 1: Quavo]
When I go hard anything goes (hard)
Walk in with the chains, Quavo Django (chains)
I-85 on the Banshee (skrrt skrrt)
Had to park it 4 by 4, Mercedes Jeep
Wide body check (wide), wide body check (yeah)
Answer all the calls (yeah), 'cause it might be the check (brr)
We will never fall (yeah), as long as on the head (yeah)
Called my best dog just to ship out all the meds
I'ma handle all business (yeah), I'ma handle all business (for real)
I'ma take care my mama (mama), and if I ever have children (woo)
Lord knows, Lord willing (God), can't go back to the system (nah)
If I ever get a feelin' (uh), I'ma hide all the millions (woo)
Park the Benz and the Bentley (woo), designer belt game, Fendi (designer)
Put ya bitch in the blender (splash), now she think she work the milly (M&Ms)
Y'all niggas too silly (ha), these niggas too envy (jealous)
Take 'em back to beginnin' (back), gang gang been winnin' (woo, gang)
[Chorus: Quavo]
Dropped out of school, I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine, yeah (work hard, work hard, work)
'Cause I work hard for mine (work hard, work hard, work hard)
[Verse 2: Takeoff]
When I go hard I play hardcore (hard)
And I got that white, ain't talkin' chalk board (white)
Count it
That's the sound of Benjs, made my thumb sore
Pull up and get pressed (pressed), laser on the TEC (TEC)
Diamonds drippin' wet (wet), you just got finessed (finessed)
When I say I'm fresh, don't need no stylist to get dressed (no)
Heard he asked for smoke, don't need the game to get you pressed
I'ma serve 'em with the TEC (brr), and it's the gang fuck the rest (fuck 'em)
I get the bag make it stretch (stretch), and none of my niggas ain't goin' for that
My niggas up now but you say you next, look and then see what's the catch (catch)
All my dogs but we don't do fetch (nah), unless I put some on ya head (Takeoff)
[Chorus: Quavo]
Dropped out of school I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine, yeah (work hard, work hard, work)
'Cause I work hard for mine (work hard, work hard, work hard)
[Verse 3: Offset]
(Woo, woo, woo, Offset)
Worked hard, bought my mom a third car (work, work)
Left my heart in my grandma's graveyard (grandma, hey)
I'm in the Blues Clues, Bentley Avatar (Blues Clues)
Ain't no flaw, board on the jet eatin' caviar (no flaw, phew)
Nascar, drivin' it fast like a Nascar (skrrt skrrt)
This not a Jaguar (argh), I'm with the remix and bath salts (remix)
We see what your stash about (stash), dope in the cabin route (hey)
Feel like I'm passin' out (whew), but they keep the cash en route (racks)
I got my kids to feed, they think that I'm Hercules (think that I'm Superman)
I don't got no time to sleep, I gotta subscribe to be (I cannot sleep)
Open your eyes and see a hunnid mil' lottery (woo, woo, phew)
I put my hood on my back 'cause I know they depend on me (facts)
[Chorus: Quavo]
Dropped out of school, I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate)
But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way)
Mama ain't really have a good job (let's have a field day)
But now she ain't never gotta have no job (no way, no way, no way)
'Cause I work hard for mine, yeah (work hard, work hard, work)
'Cause I work hard for mine (work hard, work hard, work hard)
[Outro: Quavo]
Work hard, work hard, work hard
@user-cb5vt2td7q
RIP LEGEND. NEVER WILL FORGET YA π«‘
@legalhustle2432
The coolest track ever performed by them!! I can't believe how inspired these people are. You can feel their struggle and their dedication to the game, by listening to this song, but now they made it! The best tune on the album!
@moderndayhighpriestess
I love the beat! and you guys are killing it!!!
@keto6006
Rest in Peace Takeoff, Legends never die
@XappWT
2:30 this little part itself deserves a grammy this shit snapped π₯π₯π₯
@Skrapes
I fuckin' love that part specifically
@silentcomic05
That part is the hands down the best thing in this Song
@pedro_jose119
Ouuuuh yesss, this part is the best of the song, i love it. Coun it tik tik tik tik tik tik
@James_867
U ain't lying
@_____4L_____
Wait for my transition on such# 4L
#datway