Monster (21 Savage song)

2019 song by 21 Savage

"Monster"

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
Label|

* Epic
* Slaughter Gang

Songwriter(s)|

* Shayaa Joseph
* Donald Glover
* Dacoury Natche
* Axel Morgan
* Jake Austin
* Calvin Tarvin

Producer(s)|

* DJ Dahi
* Axl Folie
* Dave Sava6e
* Tiggi

21 Savage singles chronology
| "Enzo"
(2019)  | "Monster"
(2019)  | "100 Bands"
(2019)

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Childish Gambino singles chronology
| "Summertime Magic"
(2018)  | "Monster"
(2019)  | "Time"
(2020)

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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

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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

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

## Charts

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Chart (2019)  | Peak
position

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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

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Platinum  | 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum  | 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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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. ^ a b 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 – 21 Savage – Monster". Music Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
14. ^ "American single certifications – 21 Savage – Monster". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 28, 2024.

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21 Savage

Discography

Studio albums|

* Issa Album (2017)
* I Am > I Was (2018)
* American Dream (2024)

Collaborative albums|

* Without Warning (with Offset & Metro Boomin) (2017)
* Savage Mode II (with Metro Boomin) (2020)
* Her Loss (with Drake) (2022)

Extended plays|

* Savage Mode (with Metro Boomin) (2016)
* Spiral: From the Book of Saw Soundtrack (2021)

Singles|

* "Red Opps"
* "X"
* "No Heart"
* "Bank Account"
* "Cocky"
* "A Lot"
* "Monster"
* "Immortal"
* "Mr. Right Now"
* "Runnin"
* "My Life"
* "Don't Play That"
* "Peru" (Remix)
* "Rich Flex"
* "Circo Loco"
* "Creepin'"
* "Spin Bout U"
* "Good Good"
* "Another One of Me"
* "Redrum"
* "N.H.I.E."
* "Née-Nah"
* "Prove It"
* "GBP"

Featured singles|

* "Sneakin' "
* "Gucci on My"
* "Rockstar"
* "Pull Up N Wreck"
* "Krippy Kush (Remix)"
* "Bartier Cardi"
* "Enzo"
* "Floating"
* "Focus"
* "Psilocybae (Millennial Love)"
* "Opp Stoppa" (Remix)
* "Let It Go"
* "Number 2"
* "Who Want Smoke??"
* "Knife Talk"
* "Surround Sound"
* "Cash In Cash Out"
* "Jimmy Cooks"
* "06 Gucci"
* "Peaches & Eggplants"
* "Sittin' on Top of the World" (Remix)

Other songs|

* "Ghostface Killers"
* "Rap Saved Me"
* "BBO (Bad Bitches Only)"
* "Don't Come Out the House"
* "10 Freaky Girls"
* "Can't Leave Without It"
* "Ball w/o You"
* "Wish Wish"
* "Yessirskiii"
* "Glock in My Lap"
* "Rich Nigga Shit"
* "My Dawg"
* "Major Distribution"
* "On BS"
* "Pussy & Millions"
* "3AM on Glenwood"
* "Umbrella"
* "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)"
* "Walk Em Down (Don't Kill Civilians)"
* "War Bout It"
* "Wit da Racks"
* "Want Me Dead"
* "Topia Twins"
* "Turks & Caicos"
* "Calling for You"
* "All of Me"
* "Sneaky"
* "Pop Ur Shit"
* "Dangerous"
* "It's Up"
* "Outfit"

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* The Off-Season Tour (2021)
* It's All a Blur Tour (2023)
* American Dream Tour (2024)

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* t
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Childish Gambino

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Camp
* Because the Internet
* "Awaken, My Love!"
* 3.15.20
* Atavista
* Bando Stone & the New World

EPs|

* EP
* Kauai
* Summer Pack

Mixtapes|

* Culdesac
* Royalty
* STN MTN

Singles|

* "Bonfire"
* "Heartbeat"
* "3005"
* "Crawl"
* "Sweatpants"
* "Sober"
* "Me and Your Mama"
* "Redbone"
* "Terrified"
* "This Is America"
* "Summertime Magic"
* "Time"
* "Psilocybae (Millennial Love)"
* "Lithonia"

Featured singles|

* "Trouble"
* "Bed Peace"
* "Monster"
* "Sunshine"

Other songs|

* "Favorite Song"
* "Feels Like Summer"
* "Hakuna Matata"
* "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

TV series created|

* Atlanta (2016–22)
* Swarm (2023)
* Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024–present)

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* Guava Island
* Ludwig Göransson
* This Is America Tour
* The New World Tour

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