"Supastars" is a song by American hip hop group Migos, released on January 22, 2018 as a promotional single from their second studio album Culture II (2018). It was produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Buddah Bless and DJ Durel.
| "Supastars" | |
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| Promotional single by Migos | |
| from the album Culture II | |
| Released | January 22, 2018 |
| Genre | Trap |
| Length | 4:53 |
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Composition
editThe song features a "luminescent" piano loop and "droning" synth accents in a trap beat,[1][2] as well as melodic vocals from Migos,[1] who rap about their wealthy lifestyles which accompany their status as "superstars", with mention of new cars and jewelry.[3][4]
Critical reception
editSheldon Pearce of Pitchfork wrote a mixed review, calling the beat of the song "compositionally dazzling, though, layering various textures atop each other to create a real glow. C Note's keyboard chords nestle into a bed of beaming chimes as a kazoo-like synth blurts out." However, he was more critical of the lyrics, writing,
The trio raps about their staples—clout, cash, trapping, superstardom—and these bars mostly come out in jumbles; each rapper cuts corners, producing some of their least memorable verses in some time. There are plenty of filler bars like Takeoff's "I put my wrist inside the freezer / Came out froze" and more than a few half-baked ideas like Offset's "Marvin the Martian / I'ma put your brain up for auction." When the raps aren't bungled or sketchy, they're forgettable, the product of a group simply painting-by-numbers. 'Supastars' points to the possibility of Culture II being just another big-budget sequel, a shallow cash-in on the hype and not much more.[5]
Frank Guan of Vulture gave a favorable review, describing the instrumental as "a thing of beauty — slender, delicate, rapid, and forceful" and adding, "All Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo have to do is ride along with it. A couple of lines about dedication and exploding heads from Takeoff aside, the lyrics are the usual diamond-encrusted wallpaper, but so what? Lean back into the interior and enjoy the trip."[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 51 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 53 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 27 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Russell, Scott (January 22, 2018). "Migos Share Slick New Culture II Single "Supastars"". Paste. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (January 22, 2018). "Migos Premiere New "Culture 2" Single "Supastars"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Schatz, Lake (January 22, 2018). "Migos preview Culture II with new song "Superstars": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Alysse, Bianca (January 25, 2018). "Migos' Rap Supremacy Continues With Star-Studded Album 'Culture II'". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Pearce, Sheldon (January 23, 2018). "Migos: "Supastars" Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "7 Best New Songs of the Week". Vulture. January 24, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Migos Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Migos Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Migos Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Migos – Supastars". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 21, 2022.