Absence makes the heart grow fonder. And while it hasn’t entirely been a period total exodus for the , 2019 found them slowing their output considerably. Unsurprisingly so, given the sheer volume material they dropped in 2018, with Culture 2, ‘s solo debut Quavo Huncho, and ‘s The Last Rocket. While we did receive ‘s  Of 4 nearly one year ago, 2019 was relatively quiet by comparison for the Atlanta trio. As a result, there’s a welcome sense mystery surrounding Culture III, an album many are hoping to be a return to form.

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Today, Migos’ ficial IG page came through with a quick update, proving that the boys are indeed back in town to put in work. “L O C K E D I N” reads the caption, alongside an image Quavo, Coach K, and DJ Durel in the studio. It’s unclear how far along into the process they are, but it’s clear that moves are indeed being made. And who knows — both the previous Culture installments arrived at the end January, and with today’s whirlwind album rollout process, we can’t rule anything out.

On the other hand, perhaps Migos are looking to take their time on this one. Though the first chapter the trilogy was met with universal acclaim, some felt the second chapter fell victim to their own established standards — . Only time will tell, it seems.