Released 10 years ago
Savage Mode
Metro Boomin · 2016
32 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop
A dark, atmospheric blend of haunting melodies and hard-hitting beats that defines modern trap music.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Heart — This track showcases 21 Savage's distinctive delivery over a minimalist yet impactful beat, capturing the album's intense mood effectively.
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X — Featuring guest vocals from Future, 'X' merges melodic hooks with aggressive verses, exemplifying the contrasting energy that defines the project.
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Savage Mode — 'Savage Mode' serves as a thematic anchor for the album, blending raw lyricism with Metro's signature atmospheric production to create an unforgettable vibe.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Savage Mode showcases strong production and a cohesive sound that defines modern trap, marking its influence in hip-hop.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a similar tempo and mood, with 21 Savage's delivery often employing a laid-back yet menacing flow.
- Several tracks utilize minimalist production techniques, allowing space for the vocals to dominate without overwhelming instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- menacing vibes for night drives
- urban grit for late nights
- short tracks for quick sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
- seek melodic complexity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 2016, Savage Mode marked a significant collaboration between producer Metro Boomin and rapper 21 Savage, coinciding with both artists' rise in the hip-hop scene. At this point, Metro Boomin was already recognized for his production work on hits for Future and Drake, while 21 Savage was gaining traction after earlier mixtape releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Murda Beatz· Tay Keith· Whethan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Advance 4:36
- 2 No Heart 3:55
- 3 X 4:18
- 4 Savage Mode 4:09
- 5 Bad Guy 2:49
- 6 Real Nigga 3:05
- 7 Mad High 3:00
- 8 Feel It 2:43
- 9 Ocean Drive 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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