Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)

"Hotel Lobby"
Single by Unc & Phew
from the album Only Built for Infinity Links
Released	May 20, 2022
Recorded	2022
Genre	Trap
Length	2:22
Label	Quality Control Motown
Songwriter(s)	Quavious Marshall Kirshnik Ball Shane Lindstrom Keanu Torres Fabio Aguilar
Producer(s)	Murda Beatz Keanu Beats Aguilar
Quavo singles chronology
"Don't Rate Me" (2022) "Hotel Lobby" (2022) "Drop Top" (2022)
Takeoff singles chronology
"Crypto" (2022) "Hotel Lobby" (2022) "Us vs. Them" (2022)
Music video
"Hotel Lobby" on YouTube

"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.^[1][2]

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. ^[3]

Composition

The song finds Quavo and Takeoff rapping in their signature "triplet flow" about their wealth, over a trap beat.^[4][5]

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.^[6][7] 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".^[2][8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)"

Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	55
Global 200 (Billboard)[10]	77
Ireland (IRMA)[11]	74
Netherlands (Single Tip)[12]	15
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13]	8
Portugal (AFP)[14]	160
South Africa (RISA)[15]	28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16]	69
US Billboard Hot 100[17]	55
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	12
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	33

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)"

Chart (2022)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20]	42

Certifications

Certifications for "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[21]	Gold	20,000^‡
France (SNEP)[22]	Gold	100,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[23]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[24]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Cho, Regina (May 20, 2022). "Quavo and Takeoff take over the "Hotel Lobby" in latest single". Revolt. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
2. Mier, Tomás (May 20, 2022). "Migos' Quavo and Takeoff Do Some Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in New 'Hotel Lobby' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
3. Segarra, Edward (2023-06-25). "Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for powerful Takeoff tribute at BET Awards". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
4. DeVille, Chris (May 20, 2022). "Quavo & Takeoff – "Hotel Lobby"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
5. Williams, Austin (May 20, 2022). "Quavo And Takeoff Drop "Hotel Lobby" As New Duo Unc & Phew". Vibe. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
6. Caraan, Sophie (May 20, 2022). "Quavo and Takeoff Drop Debut Unc and Phew Single "HOTEL LOBBY"". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
7. Bustard, Andy (May 20, 2022). "Quavo & Takeoff Introduce Unc & Phew Duo (Sans Offset) with Zany 'Hotel Lobby" Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
8. "Quavo And Takeoff Team Up On 'Hotel Lobby'". Rap-Up. May 19, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
9. "Quavo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
10. "Quavo Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
11. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
12. "Dutch Single Tip 26/11/2022". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved November 26, 2022.
13. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
14. "Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Unc and Phew)". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
15. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 46-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
16. "Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Unc And Phew)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
17. "Quavo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
18. "Quavo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
19. "Quavo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
20. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
21. "Brazilian single certifications – Quavo – Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
22. "French single certifications – Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
23. "British single certifications – Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Unc and Phew)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
24. "American single certifications – Quavo & Takeoff – Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 3, 2022.