"Hotel Lobby" is the debut single by American hip hop supergroup Unc & Phew, composed of rappers Quavo and Takeoff. It was released on May 20, 2022, and was produced by Murda Beatz, Keanu Beats and Fabio Aguilar. It is released as the first single off their collaborative album Only Built for Infinity Links. It was later added to the extended version of Quavo’s thirds studio album Qrömelife.
Background The song was teased in February 2022 through Migos' Instagram account. Following its announcement prior to release, fans noticed Offset's absence from the record, leading to speculation that Migos would break up.
After Takeoff's passing, Migos eventually disbanded; however, Quavo and Offset reunited at the BET Awards 2023 on June 25, 2023, performing the song as a tribute dedicated to Takeoff.
Composition The song finds Quavo and Takeoff rapping in their signature "triplet flow" about their wealth, over a trap beat.
Music video A music video was released alongside the single and directed by Keemotion and Quavo. It pays homage to the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, with Quavo and Takeoff taking the roles of characters Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo respectively. They drive through a desert, dodging bats and picking up hitchhikers, and stop at a "glitzy" Las Vegas hotel, where they are seen taking psychedelic drugs, drinking, smoking, and doing "comedic performances".
Charts Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" Chart (2022–2023) Peakposition Ireland (IRMA) 74 Netherlands (Single Tip) 15 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 8 South Africa (RISA) 28
Year-end charts + 2022 year-end chart performance for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" Chart (2022) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 42
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