Top tracks — play these first
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Dedication — Opening the album with an introspective tone, this track sets the stage for the themes of ambition and resilience that permeate ColleGrove.
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MFN Right — This track features a confident delivery and infectious beat, embodying the carefree yet assertive spirit that characterizes much of 2 Chainz's style.
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What Happened — A reflective piece that dives into personal experiences and industry challenges, showcasing 2 Chainz's depth beyond his typical bravado.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid collaborations and energetic production but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, maintaining a consistent tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures between 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, enhancing their collaborative dynamic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for socializing
- playful energy for celebrations
- vibrant background for gatherings
- mid-tempo flow for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer slow, introspective music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Collaborative project with Lil Wayne that boosted 2 Chainz's visibility and appeal.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, ColleGrove is a collaborative project with Lil Wayne that marks 2 Chainz's first full-length release since his acclaimed album Based on a T.R.U. Story in 2012. This album signifies a moment of partnership between two Southern hip-hop titans, following their respective successes and solidifying their places in the genre's evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Future· Lil Wayne· Young Thug
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dedication 4:59
- 2 Smell Like Money 4:50
- 3 Bounce 4:19
- 4 Gotta Lotta 3:36
- 5 MFN Right 3:25
- 6 Blue C-Note 2:51
- 7 Not Invited 3:17
- 8 Bentley Truck 4:39
- 9 100 Joints 3:39
- 10 Rolls Royce Weather Every Day 3:07
- 11 What Happened 4:58
- 12 Section 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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