Few influence modern American culture more than Migos. Since 2013, they have popularized dance moves, new slang words, had memes created from their songs and always come out with catchy tunes. Their new album, Culture, is a victory lap for Migos. The album is packed with bangers.
1. "Culture" ft. DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled, a living meme, fittingly opens the album claiming Migos the kings of culture. The song acts as nothing more than an introduction, but it is a grand entrance for Migos.
2. "T-Shirt"
This track has the best music video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VUa99-tJqs) with Migos acting like explorers in the American wilderness. It's got best of all three rappers with Takeoff bringing in a bass, Quavo floating, and Offset serenading. Producers Nard & B made a great beat and the group’s bars mix well with it.
3. "Call Casting"
After hearing all the food references in this song, it makes me hungry. The song names Atlanta favorites Zaxby's, Shane's Rib Shack, and Cup O' Noodles. Besides appreciating these food joints, the song is a sum up of the sauce of Migos. It's a song that demands respect for Migos.
4. "Bad and Boujee" ft. Lil Uzi Vert
The bestselling single on this album gained popularity when the internet turned the lyrics "rain drop, drop top" into a meme. This song could have been corny with all lyrics like "Still be playin' with pots and pans, call me Quavo Ratatouille," but the group played into it and made it casual. Lil Uzi Vert also adds a nice squeaky verse.
5. "Get Right Witcha"
The hook of this song strangely works. It's what you would say if you're trying to disregard someone. The lyrics alone of the song would have made the song annoying, but the rhythm and delivery of it make it work.
6. "Slippery" ft. Gucci Mane
Quavo starts off the song with a fun verse saying things like, "I heard your bitch she got that water, (Splash, drip, drip, woo, splash), Slippery, 'scuse me, please me (please)" Gucci Mane whips out a unique flow. It is honestly best described as being slippery. He raps slip'n and slid'n over measure breaks and snapping with ease.
7. "Big on Big"
This track seems like a filler track. It has a descent Zaytoven beat, and the hook is fun. Other than being nice to listen to it doesn't have much going for it.
8. "What's the Price"
Quavo sounds like a sad robot over the guitar intro. They trade flows on the inflation and trade of drugs. These are put over a simple sample beat, and the baseline is banging.
9. "Brown Paper Bag"
Zaytoven's piano beat makes for a great foundation for the lines to lay over. The song is filled with some clever bars. Who knew that "Brown, (Brown) Paper, (Paper) Bags, (Bags)" would be a catchy hook? Migos did. It is hooks like this that brought Migos fame and fortune. The song is full of Migos ad-libs and could be used as a good way to describe their style.
10. "Deadz" ft. 2 Chainz
This song almost got cut from the album. I'm glad it didn't because it's nice to listen to and breaks the streak of Zaytoven beats. 2 Chainz also delivers some nice bars.
11. "All Ass"
Strip clubs need songs for their playlists too. This song fulfills that role well. Purps On The Beat made a nice and smooth beat over the thumping bass.
12. "Kelly Price" ft. Travis Scott
This song starts off very soothing and relaxing. It got a calm, mellow beat with serenading lyrics. All of that is interrupted by a screech now and then but is probably needed because this song would probably put you to sleep without it.
13. "Out Yo Way"
This song is an ode to all the woman in the Migos world that have stuck by them from the beginning to now. From thots on tour to their mamas and grandmothers, it shouts out to the real homies. It's about those who have always stuck their necks out for the group. Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset all do what they do best in this song. Purp On The Beat makes another great beat on this album and helps makes this song great. Everything seems to fit in the song. It's a great ending to the album.
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