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{{short description|2020 single by King Von}}
{{Infobox song
| name       = 2 A.M.
| cover      = Twoamkingvonsong.jpg
| type       = single
| artist     = [[King Von]]
| album      = [[Levon James]]
| released   = November 16, 2019
| recorded   =
| studio     =
| venue      =
| genre      =
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Drill music|drill]]
| length     = 2:00
| label      =
* [[Only the Family]]
* [[Empire Distribution|Empire]]
| writer     =
* [[Dayvon Bennett]]
* Darrel Jackson
| producer   = [[Chopsquad DJ]]
| prev_title = [[Crazy Story, Pt. 3]]
| prev_year  = 2019
| next_title = Rollin
| next_year  = 2020
| misc       = {{External music video|{{YouTube|8wmwWou2OW0|"2 A.M."}}}}
}}
"'''2 A.M.'''" is a song by American rapper [[King Von]]. It is the fourth track and first single from his second mixtape ''[[Levon James]]'' from 2020. The song was released on November 16, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 6, 2020|title=Rising drill star King Von refines his storytelling and stunting on Levon James|url=https://chicagoreader.com/music/rising-drill-star-king-von-refines-his-storytelling-and-stunting-on-levon-james/|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[Chicago Reader]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=March 6, 2020|title=King Von Shares 'Levon James' LP|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.54843/title.king-von-shares-levon-james-lp|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[Chicago Reader]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and it was produced and written in collaboration with [[Chopsquad DJ]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2019|title=2 A.M. King Von|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/2-a-m/1500085472|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Composition==
"2 A.M." by King Von is a compelling narrative that delves into the realities of life in [[Chicago]]'s [[South Side Chicago|South Side]]. The song vividly portrays the experiences one might encounter while navigating the streets during the late hours. The song stays true to the traditional drill sound, with a menacing instrumental, which let von deliver his verses with an intense fervor, embodying a sense of vengeance and determination. It encapsulates the raw essence of urban life, particularly highlighting the tensions and conflicts present in gang-ridden neighborhoods.
In the song's hook, Bennett vividly narrates the experience of leaving the club at 2 a.m. only to encounter rival gang members outside. His lyrics paint a gritty picture of the streets, with lines like "It's 2 a.m., we leavin' the club/ Heard the opps outside," capturing the tension and danger of the situation. The refrain "Did 'em dirty now it's hot outside" further emphasizes the retaliation and consequences that follow such encounters.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 18, 2019|title=OTF's King Von Drops Off "2 AM"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/211452-otfs-king-von-drops-off-2-am-new-song|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name = "allmusic">{{Cite web|date=March 6, 2020|title=Levon James Review by David Crone|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/levon-james-mw0003369397|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[Allmusic]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 20, 2019|title=2 A.M. – King Von|url=https://wavwax.com/2-a-m-king-von/|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=wavwax.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
The song shares similar title and storytelling type of narrative with song "[[3 A.M. (King Von song)|3 A.M]]", that's also contained on the same project ''[[Levon James]]''.
==Music video==
The music video for "2 A.M." was released on November 16, 2019, on [[YouTube]] platform, three days prior to the official distribution of the song on streaming platforms, it was produced by Drewfilmedit. The visuals offers a captivating and vibrant visual representation of the song's narrative with Bennett and his friends as the main subjects of the music video.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2019|title=King Von "2 A.M"|url=https://www.shibuyatyson.com/single-post/2019/11/17/king-von-2-am|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=Shibuyatyson.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2019|title=King Von: 2 A.M.|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11843188/|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=[[IMDb]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2019|title=King Von – “2 A.M.” [Music Video]|url=https://dailyloud.com/2019/11/king-von-2-a-m-music-video|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=Dailyloud.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Critical reception==
David Crone of AllMusic commends "2 A.M." for its skillful execution of drill narratives over a stuttering beat. In his review, that's centered on the whole [[Levon James]] mixtape, Crone highlights King Von's ability to vividly depict urban realities, noting the song's captivating storytelling and relentless instrumental. <ref name = "allmusic" />
==References==
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[[Category:2020 singles]]
[[Category:2020 songs]]
[[Category:King Von songs]]
[[Category:Empire Distribution singles]]
[[Category:Songs written by King Von]]
[[Category:Songs written by Chopsquad DJ]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Chopsquad DJ]]