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The “Migos flow” deconstructed. Subscribe to our channel! In 2013, Migos made it to the Billboard Charts with “Versace.“ It was a viral hit and it put the spot light on a very unique rap flow - the triplet. The triplet, often now called the “Migos flow“ happens when three syllables are rapped over one beat. It's now so popular that nearly every mainstream rap artists these days has used it, often to great effect. Kendrick rapped in triplets on one of the most dramatic moments of his latest album, Damn. and Chance the Rapper used triplets on the opening track of Coloring Book. This video is about where the triplet flow came from and how it's been a common tool for rappers since Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's debut albums in the '90s. Spotify Playlist here: Further reading Complex: Genius: Special thanks to Justin Hunte and Martin Connor. You can find their stuff here Justin: Martin: Some songs don't just stick in your head, they change the music world forever. Join Estelle Caswell on a musical journey to discover the stories behind your favorite songs. Check out the entire Vox Earworm playlist here: And follow Vox Earworm on Facebook for more: is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to the Kim Kardashian app. Check out our full video catalog: Follow Vox on Twitter: Or on Facebook:
