Monster (21 Savage song)
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| Single by 21 Savage featuring Childish Gambino | ||||
| from the album I Am > I Was | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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"Monster" is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage featuring fellow American rapper and actor Childish Gambino from the former's second studio album I Am > I Was (2018). It was produced by DJ Dahi, Axl Folie, Dave Sava6e, and Tiggi. The song was first previewed on December 16, 2018 on 21 Savage's Instagram[1] and was eventually sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 7, 2019.[2]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]The song is about how wealth and fame can turn a person into a "monster", as summarized in the chorus: "Power / The money and the fame make a monster." Childish Gambino also expresses his disillusionment in the music industry, rapping: "Me and Savage, we came from the dirt / If you rappin' for money, you silly / This shit ain't a milli', this shit is a hundred / The industry savage and most of you average".[3][4]
Live performances
[edit]On August 3, 2019, 21 Savage performed the song at Lollapalooza with Childish Gambino.[4][5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 97 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 56 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 26 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 73 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 28 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 35 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "21 Savage Previews Childish Gambino Collaboration "Monster"". HotNewHipHop. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." 2019-04-20. Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ Miller, Matt (2018-12-21). "Childish Gambino's Verse on 21 Savage's 'Monster' Explains Why He Wants to Retire From Music". Esquire. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ a b Zemler, Emily (2019-08-05). "See Childish Gambino Join 21 Savage on 'Monster' at Lollapalooza". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Childish Gambino Joins 21 Savage for "Monster" at Lollapalooza". Complex. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Aria Chart Watch #506". auspOp. January 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 1, 2019" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – 21 Savage – Monster". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2020.