American Dream cover

American Dream

21 Savage · 2024

49 min · 15 tracks · trap music · Southern hip-hop · mumble rap

A gritty exploration of aspiration and struggle wrapped in haunting beats and introspective storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with varied intensity
  • introspective storytelling on aspirations
  • gritty exploration of personal struggles
  • engaging narrative through each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'American Dream' was released on January 12, 2024, 21 Savage had established himself as a leading figure in Southern hip-hop following his commercial success with 'Savage Mode II' in 2020. This album comes as a follow-up to his earlier works, marking a shift towards more personal narratives influenced by recent life events.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Baby· Gunna· Young Thug

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 american dream 1:03
  • 2 all of me 3:18
  • 3 redrum 4:31
  • 4 n.h.i.e. 2:24
  • 5 sneaky 3:22
  • 6 pop ur shit 3:13
  • 7 letter to my brudda 2:39
  • 8 dangerous 4:25
  • 9 née‐nah 3:41
  • 10 see the real 3:02
  • 11 prove it 3:28
  • 12 should’ve wore a bonnet 3:07
  • 13 just like me 3:51
  • 14 red sky 2:57
  • 15 dark days 4:55

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