2 Chainz "Based on a T.R.U. Story"

Staying T.R.U. to his REALigion, 2 Chainz drops a more expensive mixtape.
In fact, he drops one of the best feel-good rap albums this year. Now that is a lot of hype for him to live up to, and I think he fares pretty well. “Known to act a donkey on the c*******/Then take the c******* and turn it into casserole,” and my response is “Yuck!” The features on the mixtape were interesting, but he sort of trades that for more well-known artists; there is no problem with that, as long as they improve the product. They do improve the product, but sometimes they overshadow 2 Chainz; he holds his own rapping alongside Wayne in the opener. He shines when he is selling his “Crack,” and going solo; more income for the “Dope Peddler.” The latter samples the old dope peddler by Tom Lehrer, which equates the appeal of dope to that of ice-cream to a five year old, but Chainz manages to command respect. This next feature will absolutely show you a good time, and that is “No Lie.” As for the focus, it teeters on Drake, but 2 Chainz balances it with some angst in the first verse and a 2Pac reference in the second. We know what 2 Chainz and Kanye want for their birthdays, so why bother explaining it; just listen to “Birthday Song.”                      2 Chainz reminds me of Wiz Khalifa at times during the album, but not on every song. The piano may convince you that “I’m Different,” but his verses may convince you that he hasn’t changed. I cannot ignore the fact that The Dream completely takes over this next song, and that hook is annoying; some may say they are “Extremely Blessed” to be able to hear it though. We know 2 Chainz, “I Luv Dem Strippers,” because they are people too; they just believe that is the only way they can make a living. Nicki Minaj is definitely commanding attention, and has the last word; she even has to remind us whose song this is. But I don’t agree with those who say that he falls behind because “Every line is dope, you can snort it.” If I get annoying, just “Stop Me Now,” but as you listen to the record more you can see why he’s a “Money Machine.”                   Mike Posner’s “In Town,” so let’s put him on the record. His delivery sounds like a dream, and is the compliment to “Dippin it like fondue, spinach dip, cheese stick/Appetizers, entrees, it's you in that lingerie.” I enjoyed the whole album, but I have to say “Ghetto Dreams” may be my favorite; whether it’s Scarface and his little friend, or the hook that John Legend slays (with only 2 Chainz). Hey Cap 1,“Wut We Doin?” Here is where I stop because I don’t know, but I am aware that this record was Based on a T.R.U. Story.