21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Savage Mode II (Translucent Red)

Savage Mode II, the long-awaited sequel to 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s 2016 collaboration, plunges listeners back into their signature world of gritty trap. Metro Boomin’s production on this album is darker than ever, with haunting melodies, ominous synths, and pulsating hi-hats that create a chilling atmosphere. 21 Savage navigates these soundscapes with his signature deadpan flow, delivering braggadocious verses about street life, success, and his signature “savage” persona.

This isn’t a one-man show though. Features from Drake, Young Thug, and Savage’s cousin Young Nudy add variety and showcase the chemistry between these Atlanta-based artists. A haunting intro narrated by Morgan Freeman sets the tone for the album’s themes of struggle, survival, and defiance. Savage Mode II is a return to form for this powerhouse duo, a potent blend of icy production and raw lyricism that will have listeners in a chokehold.