Monster (21 Savage song)

"Monster" is a song by Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from his second studio album I Am > I Was (2018). The song features actor and rapper Childish Gambino, and 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]

"Monster"
Single by 21 Savage featuring Childish Gambino
from the album I Am > I Was
ReleasedMay 7, 2019
Recorded2018
Length3:53
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DJ Dahi
  • Axl Folie
  • Dave Sava6e
  • Tiggi
21 Savage singles chronology
"Enzo"
(2019)		 "Monster"
(2019)		 "100 Bands"
(2019)
Childish Gambino singles chronology
"Summertime Magic"
(2018)		 "Monster"
(2019)		 "Time"
(2020)

Composition and lyrics

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

On August 3, 2019, 21 Savage performed the song at Lollapalooza with Childish Gambino.[4][5]

Charts
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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[13] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "21 Savage Previews Childish Gambino Collaboration "Monster"". HotNewHipHop. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  2. "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.
  3. 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.
  4. Zemler, Emily (2019-08-05). "See Childish Gambino Join 21 Savage on 'Monster' at Lollapalooza". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  5. "Childish Gambino Joins 21 Savage for "Monster" at Lollapalooza". Complex. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  6. "Aria Chart Watch #506". auspOp. January 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  7. "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  8. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  9. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 1, 2019" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  10. "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  11. "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  12. "21 Savage Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  13. "Canadian single certifications". Music Canada.
  14. "American single certifications – 21 Savage – Monster". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
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