Survival (Dave East album)

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Survival
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 8, 2019
Genre Hip 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.

Contents

Background

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

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

Credits adapted from Tidal. [6]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."They Wanna Kill You" (featuring DJ Premier) Swizz Beatz 2:34
2."Penthouse" (featuring J. Black)
Mike & Keys 3:39
3."Godfather 4" (featuring Nas) DJ Green Lantern 4:11
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 Butcha 4:17
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

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [6]

Performers

Musicians

Technical

Charts

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

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