Monster (21 Savage song)
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| "Monster" | ||||
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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]
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]