Survival is the debut studio album by American rapper Dave East. It was released on November 8, 2019, through From the Dirt, Mass Appeal Records, and Def Jam Recordings. 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. 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.
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. 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.
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.
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
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
Performers
Dave East - primary artist
Nas - featured artist
Nipsey Hussle - posthumously featured artist
Teyana Taylor - featured artist
Jacquees - featured artist
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)
