Based On A TRU Story by 2 Chainz (greatest rap album of 2012?!)

You know what, Based On A TRU Story by 2 Chainz is the greatest album of the year.    
  

2 Chainz has been around for a while. Some of his songs/feature are decent, but he raps like he has a wad of spit in his mouth.

I'm not impressed, can't see the appeal.

In a year where both El-P and Aesop Rock have new albums I'm very inclined to disagree with your statement.

What the hell are Drake and Kanye doing throwing down rhymes for this hack? Is there some sort of hidden genius here that I'm not picking up on because to me it seems like this is pretty bad. The lyrics, beats, and delivery all seem sub-par.

Just off the top: Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music & Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions trump that. But I get it, the statement was more for shock value than truth. He gained my respect as a rapper when he stole the show on "Mercy." Still, he will always be remembered first as Titi Boi first to me.

Just had an Ad for it on Spotify and man I couldn't believe it. Reminds me that all modern rappers are really bad.

@SmasheControllers: Nah you just gotta look a little harder.

In terms of rap, Lupe Fiasco has Food & Liquor II out in September, and Tyler the Creator is supposed to release an album too (I don't really "get" his stuff but it's definitely more interesting than this guy). But hey man, it's all subjective so play that shit loud!

@Getz said:

I'm not impressed, can't see the appeal.

I've only heard him featuring on a Big KRIT song which I thought did alright on. Other than that, this is my first exposure to him. Can't say I'm a fan.

I love 2 Chainz. Not everything I listen to has to be profound and critically acclaimed. I love how he believes he isnt human.

kendrick lamar is probably gonna drop some game changing shit october 2nd. if it dont get delayed; aftermath has a poor track record with that kinda thing.

I'd rather listen to that upcoming ASAP Mob album for my simple minded rap music. At least they can get some good beats on their songs. Something about 2 chainz just makes him come off as a boring lame-wad who will appear on garbage like bees in the trap. Also if you want some bad rap check out Flatbush Zombies:

Only thing I've heard him on was the track he did with Kreayshawn.

Man, 2 Chainz is the worst.

@the_OFFICIAL_jAPanese_teaBAG: Yeah I think Around My Way is my favourite Lupe song thus far actually. Sick beat and his wordplay is better than ever. I'm not a big OF fan either, but I like that they stand out and are totally different from anything else, and I love that they will say anything. I think Yonkers is a fucking kick ass song though, and the music video is amazing. I think when Tyler grows up a bit he could be amazing.

The best thing about 2 Chainz is that he used to go by Titi Boi, which is the best rep moniker there ever was.

this shit is dumb. i don't think it's very good. although i kind of have a soft spot for dumb rap/hiphop in my heart. although that spot is mostly filled by Lil B, i have some sort of liking to music that kills my brain cells the more i listen to it. not for long, thankfully since it also gets boring really fast.

if anything, that one song reminded me of how much i don't like Drake. he could be reading a death threat to me and his voice would make me fall asleep

I liked him better when he called himself Tity Boi

@AjayRaz: woop woop swag

this songs not even that dumb forreal

@thedj93: OOH OOH OOH AHHHHH AHHHHHHHHH

@AjayRaz: BITCH IM BESS DRESSD

ok

@dennisthemennis said:

@SmasheControllers: Nah you just gotta look a little harder.

In terms of rap, Lupe Fiasco has Food & Liquor II out in September, and Tyler the Creator is supposed to release an album too (I don't really "get" his stuff but it's definitely more interesting than this guy). But hey man, it's all subjective so play that shit loud!

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

@thedj93: Oh snap?! Lil' B the #basedgawd himself? lmaooo. he sucks though.

@thedj93: still one of the best songs i've heard in my entire life. the last minute or so is some of the most philosophical and wise shit that i've ever been graced with.

@SpecDotSign said:

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

i think it'll come down between Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, Mad City and Lupe Fiasco's Food/Liquor 2. in fact, im willing to bet that if they both come out on schedule they'll be competing in one way or another. probably only between fan boys and shit but who knows.

i have a feeling lupe may have an ace up his sleeve. kendrick's album on the other hand is something of a known quantity. it's probably going to explore many of the same themes as section 80 (dissecting hedonism in a way that speaks to his generation). i hope food and liquor 2 marks a comeback for lupe cause lasers was a little low-impact.

also, this

The fact that this could be genuinely considered the best rap album of 2012 is the most depressing statement of the music industry today.

OJT-bro, I love you and all but...I don't see what's good about 2 Chainz.

@jonnyboy said:

The fact that this could be genuinely considered the best rap album of 2012 is the most depressing statement of the music industry today.

it's not all bad

@jonnyboy said:

The fact that this could be genuinely considered the best rap album of 2012 is the most depressing statement of the music industry today.

That's because it can't be. Regardless of my opinion that 2 Chainz is one of the worst, no one is very seriously saying that it is or could be. My only exposure to him is his verse on "Mercy", which takes a song I don't like and throws it into the dirt to be stomped on like a bad, bad joke.

My money's with Azealia Banks stealing the show.

@thedj93 said:

@SpecDotSign said:

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

i think it'll come down between Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, Mad City and Lupe Fiasco's Food/Liquor 2. in fact, im willing to bet that if they both come out on schedule they'll be competing in one way or another. probably only between fan boys and shit but who knows.

i have a feeling lupe may have an ace up his sleeve. kendrick's album on the other hand is something of a known quantity. it's probably going to explore many of the same themes as section 80 (dissecting hedonism in a way that speaks to his generation). i hope food and liquor 2 marks a comeback for lupe cause lasers was a little low-impact.

also, this

Lupe will probably just fuck up again like he did with lasers; I really hope he was joking when he said 97% of today's rap is garbage. Kendrick pretty much has the freedom to do whatever he wants but he might also fall into the same trap that every rapper seems to these days (really wanting to be played on the radio 26 times a day).

But honestly, I doubt either album will "destroy" Killer Mike's R.A.P. music.

on an unrelated note, feel free to stream mf doom's new album dropping on monday here

@thedj93: Nice, the associated track 'anywhere but here' sounds like a dark De La Soul joint. Like it.

@Vinny_Says said:

@thedj93 said:

@SpecDotSign said:

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

i think it'll come down between Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, Mad City and Lupe Fiasco's Food/Liquor 2. in fact, im willing to bet that if they both come out on schedule they'll be competing in one way or another. probably only between fan boys and shit but who knows.

i have a feeling lupe may have an ace up his sleeve. kendrick's album on the other hand is something of a known quantity. it's probably going to explore many of the same themes as section 80 (dissecting hedonism in a way that speaks to his generation). i hope food and liquor 2 marks a comeback for lupe cause lasers was a little low-impact.

also, this

Lupe will probably just fuck up again like he did with lasers; I really hope he was joking when he said 97% of today's rap is garbage. Kendrick pretty much has the freedom to do whatever he wants but he might also fall into the same trap that every rapper seems to these days (really wanting to be played on the radio 26 times a day).

But honestly, I doubt either album will "destroy" Killer Mike's R.A.P. music.

I really liked Lasers. Despite all the crap his record label put him through, I think he did a great job. I trust Lupe lyrically. And I haven't heard any of Killer Mike's new stuff so I'll check that out. I have no idea who Kendrick Lamar is. I'm into conscious hip hop and spoken word stuff, Is KL any of that? If so, I'll have to give him a listen.

@TheVeteran13 said:

In a year where both El-P and Aesop Rock have new albums I'm very inclined to disagree with your statement.

@SpecDotSign said:

@dennisthemennis said:

@SmasheControllers: Nah you just gotta look a little harder.

In terms of rap, Lupe Fiasco has Food & Liquor II out in September, and Tyler the Creator is supposed to release an album too (I don't really "get" his stuff but it's definitely more interesting than this guy). But hey man, it's all subjective so play that shit loud!

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

Maybe he gets "no love" for releasing that shit storm Lasers. You can't spoil us with something great like The Cool and just expect us to embrace that crap.

@SpecDotSign said:

@Vinny_Says said:

@thedj93 said:

@SpecDotSign said:

Nas' album is pretty legit. But you're right, Lupe's album is gonna destroy anything "hip hop" related this year. In my opinion he is the best mainstream hip hop artist out that gets NO LOVE.

i think it'll come down between Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, Mad City and Lupe Fiasco's Food/Liquor 2. in fact, im willing to bet that if they both come out on schedule they'll be competing in one way or another. probably only between fan boys and shit but who knows.

i have a feeling lupe may have an ace up his sleeve. kendrick's album on the other hand is something of a known quantity. it's probably going to explore many of the same themes as section 80 (dissecting hedonism in a way that speaks to his generation). i hope food and liquor 2 marks a comeback for lupe cause lasers was a little low-impact.

also, this

Lupe will probably just fuck up again like he did with lasers; I really hope he was joking when he said 97% of today's rap is garbage. Kendrick pretty much has the freedom to do whatever he wants but he might also fall into the same trap that every rapper seems to these days (really wanting to be played on the radio 26 times a day).

But honestly, I doubt either album will "destroy" Killer Mike's R.A.P. music.

I really liked Lasers. Despite all the crap his record label put him through, I think he did a great job. I trust Lupe lyrically. And I haven't heard any of Killer Mike's new stuff so I'll check that out. I have no idea who Kendrick Lamar is. I'm into conscious hip hop and spoken word stuff, Is KL any of that? If so, I'll have to give him a listen.

There's some conscious stuff in his catalogue. A mix of mainstream beats, a good message and strong lyrics/wordplay is how I would describe him.

I'm listening to No Lie right now. Love that song. I don't care how bad or untalented people think hip hop is. It's one of the funnest genres to listen to.

It's a good album to throw on while at the gym.

I always get kinda self conscious when I type the whole 2 CHAAAAIIINZ thing. Like, is there a certain amount of A's and I's I should use? Was it a Z or an S on the end? These are things I need to know.

On a more serious note, I just can't get into 2 Chainz. He's been ruining mad Kanye songs for me lately. =\