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2 Chainz announced on March 24, via his [[Twitter]] feed, that the album would be released on August 14, 2012.<ref name="releasedate"/> On July 17, 2012, the album's [[deluxe edition]] [[cover art]] was unveiled.<ref name="deluxecover">{{cite web| url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19253/title.2-chainz-based-on-a-tru-story-deluxe-edition-cover-art| title=2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Deluxe Edition Cover Art| date=July 17, 2012| last=Horowitz| first=Steven J.| publisher=HipHopDX| accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> On July 24, 2 Chainz announced a that he would embark on a [[Tour (music)|tour]] following the album's release, that would begin August 30 at Norfolk, Virginia's The Norva and concludes on September 27 at Austin, Texas' La Zona Rosa.<ref name="tour">{{cite web|author=Steven J. Horowitz|title=2 Chainz Announces "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tour Dates|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20539/title.2-chainz-announces-based-on-a-tru-story-tour-dates/|publisher=HipHopDX|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> The album was [[Internet leak|leaked]] on August 8, 2012. |
2 Chainz announced on March 24, via his [[Twitter]] feed, that the album would be released on August 14, 2012.<ref name="releasedate"/> On July 17, 2012, the album's [[deluxe edition]] [[cover art]] was unveiled.<ref name="deluxecover">{{cite web| url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19253/title.2-chainz-based-on-a-tru-story-deluxe-edition-cover-art| title=2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Deluxe Edition Cover Art| date=July 17, 2012| last=Horowitz| first=Steven J.| publisher=HipHopDX| accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> On July 24, 2 Chainz announced a that he would embark on a [[Tour (music)|tour]] following the album's release, that would begin August 30 at Norfolk, Virginia's The Norva and concludes on September 27 at Austin, Texas' La Zona Rosa.<ref name="tour">{{cite web|author=Steven J. Horowitz|title=2 Chainz Announces "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tour Dates|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20539/title.2-chainz-announces-based-on-a-tru-story-tour-dates/|publisher=HipHopDX|date=July 24, 2012|accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> The album was [[Internet leak|leaked]] on August 8, 2012. |
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=== Singles |
=== Singles === |
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The album's [[lead single]], "[[No Lie]]" premiered on May 1, and was released to [[iTunes]] on May 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=No Lie (feat. Drake) – Single by 2 Chainz|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-lie-feat.-drake-single/id524552884|work=''[[iTunes Store]]''|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|accessdate=May 20, 2012}}</ref> The song features vocals from Canadian recording artist [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] and was produced by Mike Will. It was sent to Urban radio on May 15, 2012. The single's [[music video]], directed by [[Director X]], was released June 21, 2012. The album's second single, "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West, was released on July 24, 2012. It officially impacted Urban radio on August 7, 2012.<ref>http://urbanbridgez.com/ubgblog/2012/07/10/ub-exclusive-2-chainz-enlists-kanye-west-nicki-minaj-for-upcoming-singles/</ref> The album's third single will be, "I Luv Dem Strippers" featuring [[Nicki Minaj]]. The single's music video was released on August 12, 2012 on MTV Jams. The album's next single will be "Crack", produced by Brick Squad's Southside, brother of producer [[Lex Luger (producer) | Lex Luger]].<ref>http://www.newjams.net/video/2-chainz-talks-on-quot-birthday-song-quot-quot-i-luv-dem-strippers-quot-remixing-songs</ref> |
The album's [[lead single]], "[[No Lie]]" premiered on May 1, and was released to [[iTunes]] on May 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=No Lie SOD (feat. Drake) – Single by 2 Chainz|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-lie-feat.-drake-single/id524552884|work=''[[iTunes Store]]''|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|accessdate=May 20, 2012}}</ref> The song features vocals from Canadian recording artist [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] and was produced by Mike Will. It was sent to Urban radio on May 15, 2012. The single's [[music video]], directed by [[Director X]], was released June 21, 2012. The album's second single, "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West, was released on July 24, 2012. It officially impacted Urban radio on August 7, 2012.<ref>http://urbanbridgez.com/ubgblog/2012/07/10/ub-exclusive-2-chainz-enlists-kanye-west-nicki-minaj-for-upcoming-singles/</ref> The album's third single will be, "I Luv Dem Strippers" featuring [[Nicki Minaj]]. The single's music video was released on August 12, 2012 on MTV Jams. The album's next single will be "Crack", produced by Brick Squad's Southside, brother of producer [[Lex Luger (producer) | Lex Luger]].<ref>http://www.newjams.net/video/2-chainz-talks-on-quot-birthday-song-quot-quot-i-luv-dem-strippers-quot-remixing-songs</ref> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz, released through Def Jam Recordings (Universal Music Group) on August 14, 2012.[1]
The album features guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy along with singer-songwriters The-Dream, Mike Posner, The Weeknd and Chris Brown. The album's production was handled by Brick Squad Monopoly's Joshua "Southsie" Luellen, Mike Will, Sonny Digital, Kanye West, Hit-Boy, Drumma Boy, DJ Mustard, Mr. Bangladesh, DJ Spinz, among others.
Background
2 Chainz began releasing solo material in 2007, while still in Playaz Circle with Dolla Boy, liberating a mixtape that year titled Me Against the World!, during the time, under his former stage name Tity Boi. It wasn't until early 2011, when he changed his moniker to 2 Chainz, as he perceived it to be more "family friendly", that his career began to take off.[2] Following his name change, 2 Chainz released a mixtape titled T.R.U. REALigon (2011), the mixtape became his first solo full-length project to appear on a music chart, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] He has also made numerous guest appearances on songs by acclaimed recording artists since the name change, including the commercially successful singles "Mercy" by Kanye West and "Beez in the Trap" by Nicki Minaj.[4]
The album was originally set to be titled T.R.U. 2 My REALigion, as he revealed to AllHipHop at his sold-out show in New York City's live music venue SOB's, on January 30, 2012.[5] On March 15, 2012, it was revealed while in Austin, Texas for SXSW, 2 Chainz announced that his Def Jam debut would no longer be titled T.R.U. 2 My REALigion. Instead, during an interview with FUSE, the Playaz Circle member announced a new title for his LP: "I recently changed the album and the new title of my album is Based on a T.R.U. Story."[6]
Release and promotion
2 Chainz announced on March 24, via his Twitter feed, that the album would be released on August 14, 2012.[1] On July 17, 2012, the album's deluxe edition cover art was unveiled.[7] On July 24, 2 Chainz announced a that he would embark on a tour following the album's release, that would begin August 30 at Norfolk, Virginia's The Norva and concludes on September 27 at Austin, Texas' La Zona Rosa.[8] The album was leaked on August 8, 2012.
Singles
The album's lead single, "No Lie" premiered on May 1, and was released to iTunes on May 8, 2012.[9] The song features vocals from Canadian recording artist Drake and was produced by Mike Will. It was sent to Urban radio on May 15, 2012. The single's music video, directed by Director X, was released June 21, 2012. The album's second single, "Birthday Song" featuring Kanye West, was released on July 24, 2012. It officially impacted Urban radio on August 7, 2012.[10] The album's third single will be, "I Luv Dem Strippers" featuring Nicki Minaj. The single's music video was released on August 12, 2012 on MTV Jams. The album's next single will be "Crack", produced by Brick Squad's Southside, brother of producer Lex Luger.[11]
Reception
Critical response
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 4.5/10[13] |
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The album was met with mixed reviews, earning a score of 55 on metacritic.[15]
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Commercial performance
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 147,000 copies in its first week.[16] As of September 2, 2012, the album has sold 224,000 copies.[17]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yuck!" (featuring Lil Wayne) | Tauheed Epps, Dwayne Carter, Jr., Nicholas Warwar, Matthew Burnett | StreetRunner, Matthew Burnett | 4:47 |
2. | "Crack" | Epps, Joshua Luellen | Southside | 4:32 |
3. | "Dope Peddler" | Epps, Shondrae Crawford | Bangladesh | 3:28 |
4. | "No Lie" (featuring Drake) | Epps, Aubrey Graham, Noah Shebib | Mike Will, Marz (co.), Noah "40" Shebib (Drake vocals) | 3:57 |
5. | "Birthday Song" (featuring Kanye West) | Epps, Kanye West, Mike Dean | Sonny Digital, Kanye West (co.), B Wheezy (co.), Anthony Kilhoffer (add.), Lifted (add.), Mike Dean (add.) | 5:06 |
6. | "I’m Different" | Epps, Dijon McFarlane | DJ Mustard | 3:27 |
7. | "Extremely Blessed" (featuring The-Dream) | Epps, Terius Nash | The-Dream | 4:05 |
8. | "I Luv Dem Strippers" (featuring Nicki Minaj) | Tauheed Epps, Onika Maraj, Brandon Henshaw, Ray Parker Jr., Rico Brooks, Travis McFetridge | YoungStarr Beatz, Marvel Hitz, Megatron Holdings | 3:59 |
9. | "Stop Me Now" (featuring Dolla Boy) | Epps, Earl Coyners, Maurice Jordan | Kenoe, Got Koke | 4:37 |
10. | "Money Machine" | Epps, Christopher Gholson | Drumma Boy | 4:43 |
11. | "In Town" (featuring Mike Posner) | Epps, Michael Posner, Ronnie Jackson | Mike Posner, Lil' Ronnie | 3:26 |
12. | "Ghetto Dreams" (featuring Scarface & John Legend) | Epps, Brad Jordan, John Stephens, Carlos Broady | Carlos "6 July" Broady | 3:43 |
13. | "Wut We Doin?" (featuring Cap1) | Epps | Mike Will, Marz (co.) | 4:25 |
Total length: | 54:21 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Countdown" (featuring Chris Brown) | Epps, Christopher Brown | AC Burrell & G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze | 3:51 |
15. | "Like Me" (featuring The Weeknd) | Epps, Abel Tesfaye | Million $ Mano | 3:49 |
16. | "I Feel Good" | Epps | Don Cannon | 2:21 |
17. | "Riot" | Epps | DJ Spinz | 2:47 |
Total length: | 1:07:12 |
Like Me contains samples of "The Birds (Part 1) song from the "Thursday" mixtape by The Weeknd
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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UK R&B Albums[18] | 31 |
Canadian Albums Chart[19] | 7 |
US Billboard 200[20] | 1 |
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[21] | 1 |
US Billboard Rap Albums[22] | 1 |
Release history
Regions | Dates | Format(s) | Label(s) | Edition(s) |
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Germany | August 13, 2012 | CD, digital download | Universal Music | Standard |
United Kingdom | Mercury | Standard, deluxe | ||
Canada | August 14, 2012 | Def Jam | ||
United States | ||||
Japan | August 22, 2012 | Universal Music | ||
Philippines | August 27, 2012 | MCA Music | Standard | |
Italy | August 28, 2012 | CD | Def Jam | Standard, deluxe |
France | ||||
Hungary | September 5, 2012 | Digital download | Standard |
References
- ^ a b "2 Chainz Announces Album Release Date". HotNewHipHop. March 24, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Harling, Danielle (January 3, 2012). "2 Chainz Explains His Decision To Drop Tity Boi As A Stage Name, Says 2 Chainz Is More "Family Friendly"". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "2 Chainz > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "2 Chainz Opens Up About Why He Was Named 'Tity Boi', T.R.U. Realigion Mixtape, and his Use of Codeine". Vibe. Vibe Media. October 27, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ JP DelaCuesta and Steve Raze (January 31, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: 2 Chainz Talks New Album, His First Sold Out Show In New York And More!". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Andres Vasquez (March 15, 2012). "2 Chainz Reveals Album Title, Speaks On Leaving Ludacris' Label". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (July 17, 2012). "2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Deluxe Edition Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Steven J. Horowitz (July 24, 2012). "2 Chainz Announces "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tour Dates". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "No Lie SOD (feat. Drake) – Single by 2 Chainz". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
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(help) - ^ http://urbanbridgez.com/ubgblog/2012/07/10/ub-exclusive-2-chainz-enlists-kanye-west-nicki-minaj-for-upcoming-singles/
- ^ http://www.newjams.net/video/2-chainz-talks-on-quot-birthday-song-quot-quot-i-luv-dem-strippers-quot-remixing-songs
- ^ Jeffries, David. Review: Based on a T.R.U. Story. Allmusic. All Media Guide Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ Drake, David. Review: Based on a T.R.U. Story. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ Rosen, Judy. Review: Based on a T.R.U. Story. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ http://www.metacritic.com/music/based-on-a-tru-story/2-chainz/critic-reviews
- ^ Jacobs, Allen. "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/19/2012". Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ Jacobs, Allen. "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/2/2012". Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ http://www.officialcharts.com/r-and-b-albums-chart/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/2-chainz/chart-history/1816783?f=309&g=Albums/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/2-chainz-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-1007871552.story/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/2-chainz/chart-history/1816783?f=333&g=Albums/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/2-chainz/chart-history/1816783?f=335&g=Albums/