On “Black Unicorn,” Chainz raps about being an anomaly and reinventing himself after his last record deal ended. On this one, Chainz mimics – but doesn’t insult – Juvenile’s flow on “Back That Ass Up.” The accompanying music video is a dead ringer for the original, too, filmed in New Orleans and showing Chainz, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, and Juve grinning ear to ear rapping along and standing as hometown heroes while the block cheers and twerks. And then there’s “Used 2,” produced by Mannie Fresh, which features the perfect glisten of nostalgia. “Where U Been?” lets Chainz taunt the fact that he’s been getting money since the ‘90s over a twinkling beat, courtesy of Mike Will Made It.
1, and “Used 2” performed relatively well on the charts. Led by singles including “Feds Watching” featuring Pharrell, “Where U Been?” with Cap. His creativity, enthusiasm, and quips keep us listening and almost praying for him to explain how much richer he is than us – but in a different way. II is sonically more experimental than its predecessor, Based on a TRU Story, but Chainz’s delivery remains comfortingly familiar and consistent. II has become essential Chainz listening, with his charismatic "2 Chaiiiiiinz!!!" sprinkled into nearly every track, reminding us what adlibs and quick punchlines can add.
II: Me Time, the rapper’s second solo album after Based on a TRU Story. His love of Atlanta, strippers, and flexing on just about anybody and everybody is brandished all over B.O.A.T.S. He seamlessly transitioned from Tity Boi to 2 Chainz, revamping his catalog, and creating a wave of calmly delivered raps that coast along on tracks without wrestling with the beat. 2 Chainz had one of the most notable comebacks in rap, firing off verses in features that most rappers aspire to, blurring the line between young rap and old bars.
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