Album Release
Migos’ second studio album Culture was released on January 27, 2017, establishing the Atlanta trio as the defining rap group of the late 2010s. The album arrived at the peak of the “Migos flow” influence on hip-hop.
Bad and Boujee Phenomenon
Lead single “Bad and Boujee” featuring Lil Uzi Vert spent three weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 starting in January 2017. The song became a cultural catchphrase and meme, with Donald Glover’s Golden Globes shoutout (“Shoutout to Migos!”) cementing its status.
Chart Success
Culture debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 131,000 album-equivalent units, driven almost entirely by streaming. The album’s success proved the trio’s staying power beyond viral hits.
Triplet Flow Dominance
The album showcased the “Migos flow” (triplet hi-hat patterns and staccato delivery) that had influenced countless rappers since their “Versace” breakthrough. Culture codified this style as a defining sound of 2017 hip-hop.
Quality Control Era
As the flagship act for Quality Control Music, Migos’ success with Culture helped launch the label into prominence, paving the way for Lil Baby, City Girls, and other Atlanta artists.
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