Issa Album
by 21 Savage
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 78
  3. Negative: 21 out of 78
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  1. iCronic
    Aug 6, 2017
    6
    The Issa Album didn´t live up to the hype. To be fair the expectations were incredibly high for 21 Savage. Around 6 good tracks, the best being Bank Account
  2. shooty_stealy
    Jul 28, 2017
    6
    issa album is a 'meh' album has some good songs but not many. highlights are famous bank account close my eyes and numb but that where its stops listen too it if your if your a savage fan but if your new dont start with this. it had potential but in the end this was not savage. 6/10
  3. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    6
    this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6
  4. draediamond
    Apr 12, 2018
    5
    It's sad when a mixtape with one producer is better than your album...He recently admitted he doesn't care about rap as an art form he only cares about the money. Savage Mode was a really good project but this is a large drop off from Savage Mode.
  5. TheEternalStar
    Aug 21, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Issa Album is an improvement, but it still falls flat. 21 Savage still sounds the least interested in making music. And while lyrics on here are decent, it's his flow that still makes this album sound boring and dull. In conclusion, 21 Savage's 'Issa Album' is a baby step into the right direction.… Expand
  6. as1an
    Sep 2, 2017
    5
    Seems like 21 savage is trying to make something that will appeal to his largest demographic in this one. The lyrics and bars are also pretty weak on this album. Savage tries to make emotional and passionate lyrics that fail and are way outside of his signature dark and violent style. A pretty average and underwhelming album in general.

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#55 Most Discussed Album of 2017

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    Aug 21, 2017
    60
    Overall, Issa is a competent statement that demonstrates promise from the young rapper.
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  2. XXL
    Aug 7, 2017
    80
    All in all, 21 Savage manages to craft a fairly concise project with Issa Album about all the things that make him such a compelling rapper in today’s hip-hop landscape.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jul 25, 2017
    80
    Despite expectations, it’s an utter joy to listen to--a simple display of what 21 Savage sounds like when he’s having fun rapping.
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