Quavo & Takeoff – HOTEL LOBBY

“Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)” is a high-energy, cinematic trap anthem by the rap duo Quavo and Takeoff (performing under their family moniker Unc & Phew), released on May 20, 2022. Serving as the lead single from their collaborative studio album Only Built for Infinity Links (2022), the song marked a pivotal moment for the two remaining members of Migos as they carved out a distinct identity away from their trio roots.

Produced by a powerhouse beatmaking team including Keanu Beats, Omar Grand, and DJ Durel, the track is built around a heavy, suspenseful instrumental that prominently flips a haunting, instantly recognizable sample from the cult-classic 1998 Johnny Depp film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The song’s title and psychedelic visual—directed by Keemotion—play heavily on the movie’s drug-fueled, surreal aesthetic, featuring Quavo and Takeoff cruising through a surreal hotel lobby in red convertible sports cars while paying homage to the film’s iconic characters.

Lyrically, “Hotel Lobby” is an unapologetic flex of luxury, street pedigree, and elite fashion, with both artists trading effortless, rapid-fire flows and trademark ad-libs. Tragically, just months after the album’s release, Takeoff was killed in November 2022, making Only Built for Infinity Links and “Hotel Lobby” a poignant and powerful final showcase of the unbreakable chemistry and legendary artistry shared between uncle and nephew.