
21 December 2018 · 8 YEARS
I Am > I Was
21 Savage
This project highlights growth as the artist moves away from street narratives toward more melodic and vulnerable territory. It serves as a display of versatility, pairing raw storytelling with a newfound focus on personal depth.
Production centers on the bleak, heavy bass aesthetic common to the Atlanta scene of the late 2010s. The tracks evoke the feeling of a late-night drive, utilizing minimalist arrangements to keep the focus on his deliberate, calm narration.