Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)
{{short description|2022 single by Unc & Phew}}
{{Infobox single
| name = Hotel Lobby
| cover = Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew).jpg
| type = single
| artist = Unc & Phew
| album = Only Built for Infinity Links
| released = May 20, 2022
| recorded = 2022
| genre = Trap
| length = 2:22
| label = * Quality Control
| writer = * Quavious Marshall
- Kirshnik Ball
- Shane Lindstrom
- Keanu Torres
- Fabio Aguilar
| producer = * Murda Beatz
- Keanu Beats
- Aguilar
| chronology = Quavo
| prev_title = Don't Rate Me
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = Drop Top
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Takeoff
| type = single
| prev_title = Crypto
| prev_year = 2022
| title = Hotel Lobby
| year = 2022
| next_title = Us vs. Them
| next_year = 2022
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|Om0rYw6qzb8|"Hotel Lobby"}}}}
}}
"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.
Background
The song was teased in February 2022 through Migos' Instagram account. Following its announcement prior to its release, fans noticed Offset's absence in the record, leading to speculation that Migos would break up.{{cite web |last1=Cho |first1=Regina |title=Quavo and Takeoff take over the "Hotel Lobby" in latest single |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-20/170009/hotel-lobby-quavo-takeoff-song/ |website=Revolt |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}}{{cite magazine |last1=Mier |first1=Tomás |title=Migos' Quavo and Takeoff Do Some Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in New 'Hotel Lobby' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/migos-quavo-takeoff-announce-single-hotel-lobby-no-offset-1355802/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}}
After Takeoff's passing, the Migos would eventually disband, however, Quavo and Offset reunited at the BET Awards 2023 on June 25, 2023, performing the song for a tribute performance dedicated to Takeoff. {{cite web |last=Segarra |first=Edward |date=2023-06-25 |title=Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for powerful Takeoff tribute at BET Awards |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/06/25/quavo-offset-migos-reunion-takeoff-tribute-bet-awards-2023/70355454007/ |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=USAToday.com}}
Composition
The song finds Quavo and Takeoff rapping in their signature "triplet flow" about their wealth, over a trap beat.{{cite web |last1=DeVille |first1=Chris |title=Quavo & Takeoff – "Hotel Lobby" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2187411/quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby/music/ |work=Stereogum |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}}{{cite magazine |last1=Williams |first1=Austin |title=Quavo And Takeoff Drop "Hotel Lobby" As New Duo Unc & Phew |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby-unc-phew-1234663849/ |magazine=Vibe |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Caraan |first1=Sophie |title=Quavo and Takeoff Drop Debut Unc and Phew Single "HOTEL LOBBY" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby-single-stream |website=Hypebeast |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Bustard |first1=Andy |title=Quavo & Takeoff Introduce Unc & Phew Duo (Sans Offset) with Zany 'Hotel Lobby" Video |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70414/title.quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby-video-unc-and-phew-migos-breakup# |website=HipHopDX |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 20, 2022}} 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".{{cite web |title=Quavo And Takeoff Team Up On 'Hotel Lobby' |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/05/19/quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby-unc-phew/ |website=Rap-Up |access-date=September 10, 2022 |date=May 19, 2022}}
Charts
=Weekly charts=
=Year-end charts=
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|+ 2022 year-end chart performance for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2022}}
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|type=single|award=Gold|artist=Quavo|title=Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)|relyear=2022|certyear=2024|access-date=July 14, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=single|award=Gold|artist=Quavo & Takeoff|title=Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)|relyear=2022|certyear=2024|access-date=March 16, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|award=Silver|artist=Quavo & Takeoff|title=Hotel Lobby (Unc and Phew)|relyear=2022|id=19518-6576-1|certyear=2023|access-date=December 8, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|award=Platinum|artist=Quavo & Takeoff|title=Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)|relyear=2022|certyear=2022|access-date=December 3, 2022}}
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References
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{{Quavo}}
{{Takeoff}}
{{NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song}}
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Category:Takeoff (rapper) songs
Category:Songs written by Quavo
Category:Songs written by Takeoff (rapper)
Category:Songs written by Murda Beatz