Based 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. The album features guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy, along with singer-songwriters The-Dream, Mike Posner, The Weeknd and Chris Brown. The album's production was handled by Brick Squad Monopoly's Southside, Mike Will Made It, Sonny Digital, Kanye West, Hit-Boy, Drumma Boy, DJ Mustard, Mr. Bangladesh and DJ Spinz, among others.

Based on a T.R.U. Story
Studio album by
2 Chainz
ReleasedAugust 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)
Recorded2011–12
Genre
Length54:21
LabelDef Jam
Producer
  • Streetrunner
  • Matthew Burnett
  • Southside
  • Mr. Bangladesh
  • Mike Will Made It
  • Marz
  • Cameron Cartee
  • Sonny Digital
  • Kanye West
  • BWheezy
  • Anthony Kilhoffer
  • Lifted
  • Mike Dean
  • DJ Mustard
  • The-Dream
  • YoungStarr Beatz
  • Kenoe
  • Got Koke
  • Drumma Boy
  • Mike Posner
  • Lil' Ronnie
  • Carlos Broady
  • AC Burrell
  • G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze
  • Million $ Mano
  • Don Cannon
  • DJ Spinz
2 Chainz chronology
T.R.U. REALigion
(2011)		 Based on a T.R.U. Story
(2012)		 B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
(2013)
Singles from Based on a T.R.U. Story
  1. "No Lie"
    Released: May 8, 2012
  2. "Birthday Song"
    Released: July 24, 2012
  3. "I'm Different"
    Released: November 8, 2012

The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 55th Grammy Awards, but lost to Take Care by Drake. The album was officially certified platinum on March 22, 2016.

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