Culture II cover

Culture II

Migos · 2018

105 min · 24 tracks · trap music

A vibrant blend of trap beats and catchy hooks, showcasing Migos' signature style and energetic flow.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Supastars Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Walk It Talk It — This track features a collaboration with Drake, blending their distinct styles while encapsulating the album's themes of success and authenticity.
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    Stir Fry — 'Stir Fry' stands out with its unique production and catchy hook, showcasing Migos' ability to innovate within the trap sound.
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    MotorSport — Featuring Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, this track exemplifies the album's star-studded collaborations and cultural relevance in contemporary hip-hop.
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    Narcos — 'Narcos' combines a haunting beat with clever wordplay, illustrating Migos' signature flow while addressing themes of power and ambition.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album has strong production and catchy hooks but lacks cohesion due to its length and repetitive structure.

What we noticed

  • The album features a total of 24 tracks, with several interludes and skits that break up the flow of the main songs.
  • Each track typically follows a similar structure, with verses alternating between the three members of Migos, often layering their vocals for emphasis.
  • The production is characterized by heavy bass lines and high-energy beats, which maintain a consistent tempo throughout most of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • energetic vibes for workouts
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slower, reflective music
  • want concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Migos' reputation further after the success of 'Culture'.
Career context
When 'Culture II' was released on January 26, 2018, Migos had already established themselves as prominent figures in hip-hop with their previous album 'Culture', which had reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This release came during a period of commercial success for the trio, solidifying their influence in the genre and expanding their audience further.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Baby· Gunna· Offset

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Higher We Go (Intro) 4:16
  • 2 Supastars Start here 4:53
  • 3 Narcos 4:15
  • 4 BBO (Bad Bitches Only) 4:11
  • 5 Auto Pilot 4:48
  • 6 Walk It Talk It 4:36
  • 7 Emoji a Chain 5:15
  • 8 CC 4:19
  • 9 Stir Fry 3:10
  • 10 Too Much Jewelry 4:05
  • 11 Gang Gang 3:01
  • 12 White Sand 3:22

Disc 2

  • 1 Crown the Kings 3:50
  • 2 Flooded 4:30
  • 3 Beast 4:20
  • 4 Open It Up 4:05
  • 5 MotorSport 5:03
  • 6 Movin' Too Fast 4:23
  • 7 Work Hard 5:17
  • 8 Notice Me 3:53
  • 9 Too Playa 5:12
  • 10 Made Men 4:48
  • 11 Top Down on da NAWF 4:55
  • 12 Culture National Anthem (Outro) 4:43

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