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Atlanta Rapper 2 Chainz Drops Debut Album, ‘Based on a T.R.U. Story’

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Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz, who has been making guest appearances for years and has a few mixtapes to his name as well, is set to release his first official album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, today (8/14) via Def Jam. The album features guest spots from Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, The-Dream, John Legend, Scarface, and more.

2 Chainz has some upcoming dates in support of the new album. His only live date in the NYC area is Rock the Bells, which he plays on September 1 at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, but he’ll be in NYC on Thursday (8/16) to sign autographs of the new album at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) at 6 PM. “Purchase the CD beginning 8/14 & receive a wristband to meet 2 Chainz on 8/16. While supplies last.”

That same night (8/16), there will also be an official album release party for Based on a T.R.U. Story at Webster Hall for a Girls Night Out party (ladies free all night). No word on whether or not 2 Chainz will actually be showing up, but if he’s in NYC for that autograph signing, it seems likely.

Based on a T.R.U. Story Tracklist:
01. Yuck! (feat. Lil Wayne)
02. Crack
03. Dope Peddler
04. No Lie (feat. Drake)
05. Birthday Song (feat. Kanye West)
06. I’m Different
07. Extremely Blessed (feat. The-Dream)
08. I Luv Dem Strippers (feat. Nicki Minaj)
09. Stop Me Now (feat. Dolla Boy)
10. Money Machine
11. In Town (feat. Mike Posner)
12. Ghetto Dreams (feat. Scarface & John Legend)
13. Wut We Doin? (feat. Cap1)

Deluxe Edition:

14. Countdown (feat. Chris Brown)
15. Like Me
16. I Feel Good
17. Riot

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