Quavo, nicknamed The Dab Originator, is an American rapper. He is part of the successful hip-hop group Migos. As a solo artist, Quavo was featured on many high-charted hits from various major artists.
Quavo Biography
Quavius Keyate Marshall, or Quavo, is an American rapper and one of the tree members of the group Migos. He has been commercially successful as part of the group since 2013. Recently, the rapper embarked on an individual musical journey as well. Currently, he doesn’t plan on releasing a solo album but has multiple projects with important names from the music business. He is very fond of chicken wings.
Highlights from Migos
In 2013, the hip-hop group Migos became famous due to their instant hit Versace. The song attracted many fans, including the major R&B artist Drake. One year later, they released another high-profile single, Fight Night. Complex Music named Quavo the most influential rapper of 2014. Furthermore, Migos’ song Look at My Dab not only became a massive hit but also started the “dabbing trend” – a viral phenomenon in 2016. Furthermore, their collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert on the song Bad & Boujee secured them a spot on the Billboard Hot 100. They released 2 studio albums: Yung Rich Nation and Culture. The second features popular artists like DJ Khaled or Gucci Mane.
Other Collaborations
Quavo’s solo career began with a series of guest features for acclaimed rappers such as Travis Scott, Young Thug and A$AP Ferg. He received massive exposure due to Young Thug’s hit Pick Up the Phone. Quavo also inspired the title for Young Thug‘s album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. His latest and best-charted collaboration is Champions, a song by Kanye West. Along with Quavo, the song also includes appearances from Desiigner, Travis Scott, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz.
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