Culture III
Migos · 2021
75 min · 19 tracks · trap music
A vibrant blend of trap beats and slick flows, capturing the energy of contemporary Southern hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Straightenin — This track exemplifies Migos' signature triplet flow while addressing their perseverance and growth in the industry. Its infectious beat and catchy hooks make it a quintessential anthem.
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Having Our Way — Featuring a collaboration with Drake, this track highlights a blend of introspective lyrics and confident bravado, showcasing the chemistry between the artists while reflecting on success.
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Need It — This energetic track features frequent collaborator YoungBoy Never Broke Again, delivering verses that capture both urgency and ambition, embodying the album's themes of aspiration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Migos' 'Culture III' showcases solid production and engaging flows but lacks some depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, with each member of Migos contributing distinct flows that intertwine throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt tempo shifts, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses, creating dynamic contrasts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- catchy hooks and rhythms
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Migos' commercial success and showcases their evolution in sound.
- Career context
- Released on June 11, 2021, Culture III is Migos' fourth studio album and serves as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Culture II from 2018. At this point in their career, the trio was solidifying their status as frontrunners in the hip-hop scene after facing various challenges, including lineup changes and shifts in the music landscape during the pandemic.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Avalanche 3:26
- 2 Having Our Way 4:38
- 3 Straightenin 4:15
- 4 Type Shit 3:09
- 5 Malibu 4:08
- 6 Birthday 3:47
- 7 Modern Day 4:01
- 8 Vaccine 3:41
- 9 Picasso 3:32
- 10 Roadrunner 4:16
- 11 What You See 2:59
- 12 Jane 3:22
- 13 Antisocial 4:22
- 14 Why Not 3:49
- 15 Mahomes 5:08
- 16 Handle My Business 4:37
- 17 Time for Me 3:59
- 18 Light It Up 4:29
- 19 Need It 3:15
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