21 savage "Issa Album"

"Issa Album", the first studio album by rapper 21 Savage, was released on July 7, 2017, via Slaughter Gang and distributed by Epic Records. The album features production from several well-known producers such as Metro Boomin, Southside, Pi'erre Bourne, Zaytoven, Wheezy, DJ Mustard, and 21 Savage himself.

The lead single, "Bank Account", was released to rhythmic contemporary radio on August 8, 2017, and peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and received generally positive reviews from critics. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 24, 2020. The album also includes a planned single, "Issa" featuring Young Thug and Drake, but the track was later leaked and removed from the album.

The album titled "Issa Album" by 21 Savage received mostly positive reviews. According to Metacritic, which uses a rating system based on reviews from popular publications, the album received an average score of 70 out of 100 based on 10 reviews. AnyDecentMusic? gave it a 6.5 out of 10 based on their assessment of the critical consensus.

Critics had varying opinions on the album. Scott Glaysher from XXL believed that 21 Savage crafted a concise project that showcases his strengths as a rapper in today's hip-hop scene. M.T. Richards from Exclaim! commented on 21 Savage's strong feelings towards certain individuals. Corrigan B from Tiny Mix Tapes enjoyed listening to the album and described it as a simple display of 21 Savage having fun rapping. Jon Caramanica from The New York Times positively reviewed the album, stating that it contains some of 21 Savage's best songs to date. Justin Ivey from HipHopDX believed that 21 Savage challenged himself to be more musically ambitious and while the results were not dynamic, the positives outweighed the negatives.

On the other hand, Steve "Flash" Juon from RapReviews noted that the album's adherence to the trap aesthetic and production by Metro Boomin resulted in a certain bland uniformity at times. Sheldon Pearce from Pitchfork believed that while 21 Savage was compelling when he delved deeper into his psyche, there were not enough of those moments to sustain the album, which he described as basic. Neil Z. Yeung from AllMusic provided a mixed review, stating that the album was a competent statement that demonstrated promise from the young rapper. Brian Josephs from Spin believed that the album could have benefited from a clearer and tighter direction. Wren Graves from Consequence criticized the repetitive themes in the album.