Based on a T.R.U. Story
| 2 ChainzBased on a T.R.U. Story
Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on August 14, 2012, by Def Jam Recordings. - Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
Whether he succeeds or fails on his debut LP, then, relies heavily on how funny you think lines such as, "Go so hard, Viagra try to sign me," really are.
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Genius
At this point in the album I began to give up on 2 Chainz.
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deeperthanthesound
Overall, you can't be mad about this 2 Chainz album.
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billboard
Unfortunately, "Based on a T.R.U. Story," 2 Chainz' much-anticipated new album, does not really reveal that story, or any substantial story, for that matter.
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HipHopDX
Now with his debut album he’s revealed himself as bare and buffoonish.
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Exclaim!
2 Chainz's debut album is a triumph on so many levels.
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Paste Magazine
With the no-bullshit, spare-n-catchy Based on a T.R.U. Story, Chainz confirms himself as the quintessential 2012 rapper.
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Rolling Stone
His commercial solo debut is packed with A-list cameos and producers, but 2 Chainz commands the spotlight – rapping about success and sex with the irrepressible enthusiasm of the upstart he isn’t.
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AllMusic
The claim "Every line is so dope, you can snort it" is an oversell, but 2 Chainz over-promises and almost delivers on his official debut, putting him right in the punch-line rapper's sweet spot.
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AV Music
2 Chainz is a punchline rapper, and Based On A T.R.U. Story leans heavily upon the template that he’s previously established.
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NOW Magazine
Mainly, it's good for some frivolous fun.
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PopMatters
More than anything, Based on a T.R.U. Story extolls the moderate virtues of indulging in ignorance as pleasure.
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SPIN
Despite the label’s ability to facilitate collaborations and create excitement, T.R.U. Story succeeds in large part because of what Def Jam decided not to do.
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XXL Magazine
It's difficult to pinpoint what exactly distinguishes a line from being grossly underwhelming rather than inexplicably fantastic.
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DJBooth
So no, Based on a T.R.U. Story isn’t a great album, but was anyone expecting a great album from 2 Chainz?
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Slant Magazine
T.R.U. Story‘s utter drabness serves as a reminder that the quick dynamism required for patchwork guest spots isn’t the same as the marathon skills needed to sustain an entire album.
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Tiny Mix Tapes
So, yeah, this might be one of the funniest rap albums of 2012 so far, from a lyrical standpoint.
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Consequence of Sound
The overall lackluster quality notwithstanding, Based on a T.R.U. Story is at least entertaining.
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RapReviews
This is, quite handily, so much of precisely "what is wrong with hip hop today" - tidily sequenced into an hour of mind numbing idiocy.
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Los Angeles Times
The first things to know about the Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz are that he’s not a very good lyricist, his flow is a little clumsy and his phrasing is monotonous.
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HotNewHipHop
The enjoyable album's primary focus is the feature-heavy "trapper turned rapper", 2 Chainz, but promise is shown for the artist's ability to transform from into 2 Chainz a "rapper former trapper".
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SputnikMusic
It's a high-powered, infectuous enthusiasm and personality that makes this record worth listening to.
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Esquire
Few people can rap about ghetto life and sound authentic. Chainz does not fall into that category.
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Chicago Tribune
But for a guy who has been the benchmark for entertaining rap verses in 2012, it's hardly remarkable.
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Sham or Jam
Give it a try, and you may end up enjoying it. Or at least you’ll end up laughing for awhile.
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Soul in Stereo
Sadly, the most entertaining thing about Based on a T.R.U. Story is listening to him scream him name.
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AllHipHop
It’s not his best, but it’s not as bad as Internet critics would have you believe as well.
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HipHopSince1987
I don’t think 2 Chainz was looking to give us a masterpiece but introduce us to his life coming up in Southside Atlanta.
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The Washington Post
The rapper’s debut studio album, “Based on a T.R.U. Story,” serves as a master class in mainstream hip-hop success.
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Music Is My Oxygen
2 Chainz aims for similar brilliance on T.R.U. Story, but makes the deadly mistake of playing it safe.
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NoFillers
You won’t get the substance from a knowledge standpoint, but there are plenty of slaps to stand on the table to, drink in hand.
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Newsday
Hip-hop's newest phenomenon builds an old story.
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Planet Ill
The laughs dried up halfway through and people realized that some things are best in small doses regardless of how T.R.U. their story is.
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Cheka Digital
All in all, this is a colorful addition to your Hip Hop collection.
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Brooklyn Bodega
There are many times throughout the course of Based on a T.R.U. Story when you will probably laugh aloud, turn it off for a second to reflect and question why it is you know all the words to this foolishness.
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Swag Like Caillou
2 Chainz is now worse in my eyes than he was before.
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