Just over a month removed from the release of his second commercial album, B.O.A.T.S. II #MeTime, which was released less than a year after his debut, 2 Chainz stopped by Hot 93.7’s Hot Afternoon Show in Hartford, CT and revealed to host Jenny Boom that he has already begun working on his third album. Formerly associated as a half of the group Playaz Circle under the name Tity Boi, 2 Chainz changed his artist name in 2011 and greater commercial success soon followed with the release of his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion.
On the show, 2 Chainz commented on the frequency of his release schedule with a reference to his experience with noncommercial releases. “I come from the mixtape world, the mixtape market,” he said. “So, for me to put out quality street music in an album format is good for my fanbase. I’m already working on my third album, I have a single already. I never stop—the day my album dropped, I went to the studio.”
2 Chainz’s latest album also featured a deluxe edition coupled with a self-penned recipe book from the rapper himself. “I have a cook book with my deluxe album called ‘Meal Time,’” he said. “It has opened up a lot of different doors to talk about a healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, and what food does for me, as far as me having stomach ailments, having to be in the public as much as I have to be, and at the top of my health—I have ulcers and I have acid reflux, I have my good days and I have my days where I can’t move. For me, I have to have a certain lifestyle—a certain eating regiment, can’t get too full, can’t get too hungry,” he said. He explained the unconventional move with a reference to his own hit single from his debut album. “When you have song like ‘I’m Different,’ you can’t be a cliche type of person. I decided to put out something fun and educational at the same time.”
The rapper went on to answer a question about the possibility of his signing officially with a new imprint given his long-standing working relationship with artists and labels like Lil Wayne and G.O.O.D. Music. “I’m family to a lot of these organizations,” he said. “I’ve been on Wayne and Baby and them for over 10 years. My newest single, Mannie Fresh produced, just to show the camaraderie that we have,” he said. “I’ll always be thankful for what Cash Money did for my campaign—Wayne took me on tour with him in [2008], the I Am Music Tour, one of the biggest selling tours ever. He put me on stage…let me create a fan base and at the same time I’m working on a mixtape, at the same time I’m in a learning process. And with G.O.O.D. Music, that’s more or less like a family.” Continuing, 2 Chainz turned down the possibility of an official deal with G.O.O.D. Music while remaining optimistic that the working relationship would continue on course. “I have a strong affiliation with G.O.O.D. Music,” he said. “Regardless of the paperwork…everything is under the Def jam umbrella, we’re all working together.”
2 Chainz also explained the motivation behind securing a Jay Z feature for his still untitled third commercial record. “I always had it in mind that I was gonna put Jay Z on my third album,” he said. “Some people skip steps and then wonder why they don’t have anywhere to go, they build these glass ceilings. I still feel like I have room to grow, I haven’t peaked out yet. It’s always exciting to get a verse or something like that from Jay Z for the new album.” When asked if a Jay Z feature would fulfill his desire to work alongside great artists, 2 Chainz added that there are several other rappers he would still like to collaborate with. “You’ve still got Eminem,” he said, “you’ve got Andre 3000. You’ve got your ‘A’ list and then you’ve got your ‘A-A’ list. I guess you got a triple ‘A’ list. You’ve got your certain people that are very successful in the game right now—Drizzy, Wayne, myself, Ross, Sean.”
With a more general reference to his future in the music business, 2 Chainz reported that he simply wants to continue thriving as a solo artist. “I want to continue doing me, continue growing as an artist, to be a successful mainstream artist.” Looking back at his recent rise to commercial prominence, the College Park native took time to reflect on the process. “It’s been one hell of a ride. It’s hard for me to really enjoy the success of 2 Chainz,” he said. “I’m a product of hard work, I enjoy the grind– dropping two albums in one year, touring, videos, etc., it’s not easy, there’s only a few people who can do that. I’m just happy to satisfy my fans.”
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Ummm there’s not gonna be a third album after that brick. I’m sorry. 50k buys you the shelf. Not another budget.
He sells multiplat singles like Flo Rida, he’ll get another album
hes not even selling singles like the last album
what multiplat singles does 2 chainz have????? I’ll wait this might take a while
lol @ sells multiplatinum singles like flo rida.. flo rida slays this dude when it comes to selling singles..
Why would he want that? So everyone can see how lyrically inferior he is without having to change tracks.
Whodini run dmc ect been sporting leather fits
should of named the lp….. based on a two story
Boooo
2chainz needs to never use himself and quality music in the same sentence again..noone else in the world does.
Gay Z is so desperate for a hit that he has to turn to 2 Chainz. Gay Z was okay during his early years but ever since he came off of retirement, he’s been falling the fuck off. 2 Chainz reminds me of the good jay z.
actually 2 chainz is turning to jay z.. read much?..
2 Chainz has sold 8 million singles on Itunes, so album #3 is a lock.
those numbers cant be right….and how many were from the new album? Feds Watching isnt gold!
Mercy -2x plat – not his song
No Lie -platinum
Birthday song – gold
I’m Different – gold
has it even been a month since his shit flopped?? and he already talking about the next one? LOL
I’m not so much a fan of his music, it’s nice to listen to but it’s not really “hard work” or effort put into it.
However, I think the guy is actually smart as shown by his interviews, and I’m glad he knows how artists like Eminem and Andre are talented, because many of the newer “hit” artists only like themselves.
nigga ur second album flopped. now release that third weed plate and get dropped.
That’ll be 200 grand for a verse…cash.
50 Cent needs 2 Chainz on his next album, just so the project has some relevance! Ain’t nobody checkin for 50’s shit nowadays let’s be real!
50 doesn’t mess with fuck boys
50 said get off his nuts
nigga releasing another Frisbee disc
Don’t do it Jay! Only single mothers in the ghetto with no job or education listen to this fuck boy! As well as bad fathers who dont play child support
Anonymous u trippin. College kids eat up 2 chainz music. If 50 came out with a CD this year he wouldn’t sell more than 2 Chainz.
College kids listen to it for the humor, it never makes it to their cars or ipod though hahaha
no way. his last album tanked. 50 would sell more tomorrow with no promo
even with an Adele feature this nigga would still go double saran wrap
lmaooo, double polyester
he makes more money from touring.
not for long. when your new shit flops that show money going to star getting smaller and smaller
Gotta get them record sales up first buddy boy!
Jay Z sounds like 2 Chainz now, so a feature would make sense.
“College kids listen to it for the humor, it never makes it to their cars or ipod though hahaha”
You may be mistaken for Gay Z. 2 Chainz music gets played all the time in college, at cars, and ipods.
how would you know, you’re like 40, reminiscing about Miami Vice and CHiPs
When I drive, no person puts on that Gay Z shit. I hear a lot of 2 chainz but not gay z.
dentalbitch is lying again.
1st Anonymous is obviously dentalbitch in disguise.
“actually 2 chainz is turning to jay z.. read much?..”
2 Chainz likes the old Jay z but its jay z that wants the collaboration.
Nope. 2 CHainz wants the collabo, not Jay.
before I looked at the draft 4 $9462, I be certain that…my… brother had been actualy receiving money in their spare time on their apple laptop.. there aunt had bean doing this less than 10 months and resantly cleared the loans on there apartment and bourt themselves a Land Rover Defender. my explanation… http://smal.ly/8wUo2
“how would you know, you’re like 40, reminiscing about Miami Vice and CHiPs”
That wasn’t me you were attempting to diss, troll boy. Regardless, why don’t you go watch Taken so you see your favorite actor Liam Neeson, then follow that up by a Chips marathon since you can’t seem to get that actor or show out of your feeble mind.
naw it was you dog
i could never forget
Why would he want that?
Jay Z Feature? LMAO!!!
“naw it was you dog.i could never forget”
Naw lil pup. It wasn’t me, but why don’t you go back to your room and watch Jersey Shore.
Feds is Watching is 5x platinum in Europe.
No, it ain’t.
2chainz isn’t good enough to have jay-z on his album he has nursery level rhymes and his songs are about stupid shit yeah he is different in the fact he has no talent in any way and everyone else has at least one talent