‘Modern Day’ Migos (2021) “Modern Day” was released on June 25, 2021, as the lead single from Migos’ fourth studio album Culture III on Quality Control/Motown Records, marking the trio’s first new music in over three years following the massive commercial success of Culture II in 2018. Produced by Quavo and frequent Migos collaborator Buddah Bless, the track leans into a dark, minimalist trap instrumental built around heavy 808s and eerie synth layers that reflected the more serious, introspective tone the group signaled they were bringing into the third installment of their flagship album series. The record opens with a spoken word monologue delivered by Quavo addressing criticism of Migos and asserting their dominance in the rap game before all three members rotate through verses that touch on wealth, loyalty, street survival, and legacy, themes that carried more emotional depth than their earlier catalog given the personal losses and public controversies the group had navigated in...