The Real Is Back 2
Jeezy · 2011
44 min · 11 tracks · trap music
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and trap, laced with sharp lyricism and street narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trump Start here — This track showcases Jeezy's trademark flow while addressing themes of wealth and aspiration, blending motivational rhetoric with hard-hitting beats.
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Real Nigga Anthem — Serving as an assertion of authenticity, this anthem highlights Jeezy's ability to capture the essence of real-life struggles and triumphs through compelling storytelling.
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Nicks 2 Bricks — This track exemplifies Jeezy's raw narrative style, delving into the realities of street life while maintaining a catchy hook that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and thematic consistency but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a tone of confidence and bravado, followed by a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hats throughout.
- Each track features a prominent hook, often repeated, which reinforces the thematic elements of street life and resilience.
- The majority of tracks maintain a mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in energy levels, creating a steady flow across the album.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- brisk tracks with sharp energy
- urban storytelling with vivid imagery
- late-night drive intensity
- pumped-up motivation for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative songs
- seek melodic, soft listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that doesn't define Jeezy's mainstream success or critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, The Real Is Back 2 is Jeezy's follow-up to his commercially successful album, Thug Motivation 103. At this point in his career, Jeezy was solidifying his status in the Southern rap scene after a series of successful releases. This mixtape reflects both his resilience and adaptability within the evolving landscape of hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gucci Mane· T.I.· Rick Ross
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gotta See This
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a vivid recounting of street life experiences.
This transition emphasizes the duality in Jeezy's storytelling, moving from introspection to broader social commentary without losing momentum.
Tracklist
- 1 Real Is Back 2 (intro) 4:55
- 2 Trump Start here 4:46
- 3 Chickens No Flour 3:16
- 4 Gotta See This 4:33
- 5 Rough 3:07
- 6 All the Time 3:58
- 7 Bandana 3:03
- 8 Nicks 2 Bricks 3:04
- 9 Grizzly 4:08
- 10 Sittin Low 4:42
- 11 Real Nigga Anthem 4:45
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