Survival (Dave East album)

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Survival
Studio album by
Dave East
ReleasedNovember 8, 2019
GenreHip hop
Length78:07
Label
Producer
Dave East chronology
Beloved
(2018) 		Survival
(2019) 		Karma 3
(2020)
Singles from Survival
  1. "Alone"
    Released: October 4, 2019

Survival is the debut studio album by American rapper Dave East. It was released on November 8, 2019, through Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records, and From the Dirt. The album features guest appearances from Teyana Taylor, Rick Ross, Nas, E-40, The-Dream, Fabolous, Gunna, Jacquees, Lil Baby, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others.[2] It was supported by one single: "Alone" featuring Jacquees.

Background[edit]

In anticipation of the album, Dave East released a 5-part eponymous titled documentary showing the recording process of the album.

On November 27, 2018, Dave East announced his debut album's title and projected release date, however, it was ultimately delayed.[3]

Commercial performance[edit]

Survival debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning a total of 24,000 album-equivalent units in its first week of release.[4] The album also debuted at number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his third top-ten album on this chart.[5]

Track listing[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."They Wanna Kill You" (featuring DJ Premier)
Swizz Beatz2:34
2."Penthouse" (featuring J. Black)
Mike & Keys3:39
3."Godfather 4" (featuring Nas)
DJ Green Lantern4:11
4."Need a Sign" (featuring Teyana Taylor)
6:23
5."On My Way 2 School"
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Francis Ubiera
  • Daniel Garcia
  • Loran Noel
  • Cooper McGill
  • Efrain Rodriguez
  • Jariuce Banks
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Coop the Truth
  • Wisponer
  • Alist Fame[a]
  • Justin Zim[b]
3:33
6."Seventeen"
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Timothy Mosley
  • Michael Kuzoian
  • Tim Friedrich
  • Justin Mosley
  • Jordan Mosley
3:06
7."Mama I Made It"
  • AraabMuzik
  • BoogzDaBeast[a]
4:37
8."OG" (featuring Rick Ross and The-Dream)
  • Cashmoney AP
  • iLL Wayno
  • BoogzDaBeast[a]
3:41
9."What's Going On" (featuring Fabolous)
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Kuzoian
  • Ubiera
  • Garcia
  • John Jackson
  • Rahni Harris, Jr.
  • Mike Kuz
  • Buda & Grandz
3:07
10."Baby"
  • BoogzDaBeast
  • Mike Kuz
  • Ash[b]
3:17
11."Alone" (featuring Jacquees)
  • Major Seven
  • King BNJMN
  • Graham
  • BoogzDaBeast[a]
4:20
12."Everyday" (featuring Gunna)
3:21
13."Devil Eyes" (featuring Mozzy and E-40)
  • The Mekanix
  • Mike Kuz
5:21
14."Night Shift" (featuring Lil Baby)
3:42
15."Wanna Be a G" (featuring Max B)
Beat Butcha4:17
16."Me & Mines" (featuring DJ Clue)
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Tivon Key
V Don4:05
17."Daddy Knows" (featuring Ash Leone)
  • Nascent
  • S. Dot[b]
  • BoogzDaBeast[b]
3:21
18."What You Mad At"
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Ubiera
  • Garcia
  • Darius Woodley
  • Kuzoian
  • Thomas
  • Middleton
  • Max Schrager
  • Deric Angelettie
4:55
19."On Sight" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) (Bonus)
AraabMuzik2:42
20."The Marathon Continues (Nipsey Tribute)"
  • Brewster, Jr.
  • Orellana
  • Marcus Rucker
  • AraabMuzik
  • Motif Alumni[a]
3:45
Total length:78:07

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • "Everyday", and "Wanna Be a G" were originally from Dave East's Survival Pacc EP.
  • "They Wanna Kill You" features additional vocals by Mike Kuz, Cousin Chet, Hood, and Melvin Brown
  • "Penthouse" features additional vocals by Nipsey Hussle
  • "Godfather 4" features background vocals by The Soul Rebels
  • "Need a Sign" features additional vocals by Dave East's father David Brewster, Sr., and Cousin Chet, and background vocals by Desiigner
  • "On My Way 2 School" features additional vocals by Jariuce Banks, Faye, and AJ and background vocals by Desiigner
  • "Mama I Made It" features additional vocals by Faye
  • "What's Goin On" features background vocals by Kali Pop, and additional vocals by Cousin Chet
  • "Baby" features additional vocals by Marjorie Aristilde
  • "What You Mad At" features additional vocals by Madd Rapper
  • "Devil Eyes" features additional vocals by King Drew and Melvin Brown
  • "Wanna Be A G" features background vocals by Bibi Bourelly
  • "Daddy Knows" features additional vocals by Dave East's daughter Kairi Brewster
  • "The Marathon Continues (Nipsey Tribute)" features additional vocals by Snoop Dogg

Sample credits

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

Performers

Musicians

  • Maki Athanasiou – electric guitar (tracks 3, 4, 5)
  • Keyon Harrold – trumpet (track 3)
  • Shaun Thomas – keyboards (tracks 4, 5, 12), guitar (tracks 4, 5), bass guitar, organ, strings (track 4)
  • Abraham Orellana – arranger, orchestrator (track 4)
  • Timbaland – drums (track 6)
  • Luca Starz – keyboards (track 6)
  • Tim Friedrich – flute (track 6)
  • Jordan Mosley – flute (track 6)
  • Justin Mosley – flute (track 6)
  • Dwayne Shippy – keyboard (track 8)

Technical

  • Michael Kuzoian – recording (all tracks), mixing (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6–14, 16–20)
  • Garnett Flynn – recording (track 2)
  • Dwayne "iLL Wayno" Shippy – recording (track 3)
  • Mike Snell – recording (track 4)
  • Todd Hurtt – recording (track 15)
  • Najee "Sonny" Lane – recording (track 17)
  • Mark "Exit" Goodchild – mixing (track 3)
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering (tracks 3, 11, 16)

Charts[edit]

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] 50
US Billboard 200[8] 11
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 8
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[10] 7

References[edit]

  1. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (October 5, 2019). "Dave East Shares Release Date for Debut Album 'Survival'". Complex. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dave East Reveals 'Survival' Tracklisting". Rap-Up. October 4, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Eustice, Kyle (November 28, 2018). "Dave East Reveals Title Of Forthcoming Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Erika Marie (November 20, 2019). "Dave East & Teyana Taylor Perform "Need A Sign," He Blasts False Sales Reports". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - November 23, 2019". Billboard. November 23, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Survival / Dave East". Tidal. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "Dave East Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  8. ^ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  9. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - November 23, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  10. ^ "Top Rap Albums - November 23, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
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