I am> I was pronounced “I am greater than I was” was released four years ago on December 21, 2018. The album features vocals by J. Cole, Offset, Post Malone, City Girls, Gunna, Lil Baby, and Savage’s cousin Young Nudy. The edition was released three days later because of a feature by Travis Scott.
Continue to read more about the 21 Savage album.If you haven’t listened yet, you might like it.
What Does 21 Savage’s Album Title Mean?
21 has a clear message in his second album title. He wants to tell the world that he is a better person than he was. He might be talking about his personal growth, career growth, or maturity as an artist.
In the album, the artist also talks about his troubled childhood.
I Am> I Was debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 in 2019, earning 131,000 album units in the first week.
What Do The Artist’s Songs Convey?
The two singles that supported the album were “A Lot” and “Monster.” Also, it was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The single “A Lot” featuring J.Cole was the most popular, with 2.5 million views. In 2020, it won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song at the ceremony. The words from the lyrics are full of significance. For example, the lyric “Been through some things, but I couldn’t imagine my kids stuck at the border” referred to the Trump administration’s family separation policy.
21’s most heartfelt track is “letter 2 my momma.” On this single, the artist pays homage to his mother, Heather Abraham Joseph, that was his shadow and mentor growing up. Meanwhile, 21 credits his father, who was never around him growing up, for his affiliations with gangs and the use of guns.
Several songs have an emotional impact, but for that, you will have to listen carefully to the album if you haven’t already!