Narcos (Migos song) explained

Narcos
Type:Single
Album:Culture II
Recorded:2017
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"Narcos" is a song recorded by American hip hop group Migos. The song serves as the fourth single from Migos' third album Culture II, released on July 24, 2018. The song was written by Quavious Marshall, Kiari Cephus, Kirsnick Ball, Daryl McPherson, Henry Celestin and Robert Martino with the production of Wheezy and Quavo.[1] The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

The song is the third track on Migos' third album Culture II.[2] The lyrics talk about the Latin drug dealers "Narcotraficantes", the drug trafficking, the life these drug dealers live and how they make money. The song also makes references to the famous Colombian drug dealer and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, and also references the famous Medellín Cartel. The official video was released on June 27, 2018, and the song was later sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio on July 24, 2018.[3] The official video contain references from Netflix series Narcos.

Music video

The official music video was directed by Quavo and co-directed by Joseph Desrosiers and was released on June 27, 2018.[4] The video also features guest appearances from 21 Savage and DJ Durel.[5] The video was shot in Miami in the house of American singer Madonna, apparently without her knowledge.[6] The trio appear as drug traffickers, and the video is about the three making a deal with drug sellers, in order to sell more drugs. It also shows the luxury life, their wealth and the money that they earn selling drugs.[7]

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Migos channel Pablo Escobar In New Video "Narcos" Video . XXL . September 13, 2018.
  2. Web site: Culture II by Migos. 26 January 2018 . Apple Music. March 20, 2018.
  3. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. All Access. July 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717201004/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. July 17, 2018.
  4. Web site: Migos Morph Into Drug Dealers for Cinematic 'Narcos' Video: Watch. Billboard. September 13, 2018.
  5. Web site: Migos are deadly drug kingpins in new "Narcos" video: Watch. Consequences of sound. 27 June 2018 . September 13, 2018.
  6. Web site: Migos Drop Quavo-Directed Video for "Narcos". MTV. September 13, 2018.
  7. Web site: Watch Migos' New "Narcos" Video. Pitchfork. 27 June 2018 . September 13, 2018.
  8. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 31, 2018.
  9. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. July 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717201004/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. July 17, 2018.