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Migos May Be Rap’s Hottest Trio, But One Name Is Rising Above The Rest

darudemagMay 09, 2017Business, EntertainmentComments Off on Migos May Be Rap’s Hottest Trio, But One Name Is Rising Above The Rest

Rap group Migos have been a well-known trio in the hip-hop genre for a few years now, but in just the past six months or so, the three artists that make up the act (Takeoff, Offset and Quavo) have seen their star rise in a very special way. The musicians, alongside their friend Lil Uzi Vert, ruled the Hot 100 for three nonconsecutive weeks earlier in 2017 with their viral smash “Bad And Boujee,” which turned them into true stars. Because of that track, they are currently one of the most sought after names in not just the rap world, but the entire music industry.

While all three members are at the height of their careers, one third of Migos is making a name for himself under his own rap moniker, in addition to his work with the others. Rapper Quavo has scored a number of hits as a featured guest on records fronted by some serious hitmakers, and he’s done so without the help of his bandmates.

Quavo has charted a pair of songs on the Hot 100 without his fellow Migos-mates in 2017 alone, and the year isn’t even halfway over yet. He is featured on both Post Malone’s “Congratulations,” which has thus far peaked at No. 15 and which could easily continue to climb, as well as Drake’s “Portland,” which is one of three top 10 hits the titan has scored off his latest chart-topping album/playlist More Life.

Soon, Quavo will have another hit to his name (and his name only), as he is one of four featured vocalists on DJ Khaled’s new single “I’m The One,” which is currently on track to challenge Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like” for the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100. If the track does debut in the driver’s seat, it will give Quavo his second leader, and his first under his own name.

Quavo’s solo success has certainly taken off since the trio scored their first No. 1 hit together, but he has been working overtime for years now. In the months leading up to the release (and rapid ascension) of “Bad And Boujee,” the talented rapper had already scored a handful of hits on the Hot 100 sans the rest of Migos. Last year, he hit the listing with Meek Mill (“The Difference”) and Travis Scott and Young Thug (“Pick Up The Phone”).

It is also worth mentioning that the songs mentioned above are only the ones that actually reached the Hot 100 for at least a week. Quavo has appeared on dozens of tracks in the past few years by himself, and there are likely dozens of still-unreleased cuts out there belonging to a plethora of talents that are just waiting to rise the ranking.

It wouldn’t be shocking if the members of Migos decided to release full-length solo albums complete with proper singles in the not-too-distant future, especially Quavo. He is doing very well as a member of the group, but he is clearly primed and ready for a potentially successful stint on his own. This isn’t to say that Migos will, or even should break up, because they are in such high demand, but if he can milk this moment for even more success on his own, it makes perfect sense for Quavo to continue to venture out and make music without his comrades. (Hugh McIntyre)