2 Chainz has long been a polarizing figure in rap. Depending on who you ask, his music either marks the deterioration of the West as we know it, or it denotes steady improvement by a highly proficient emcee who has, against all odds, willed his way into a lengthy rap career. Our sentiments lie in the latter category, but, no matter your position on the spectrum, there is no denying his output and hustle over the years. Today, Chainz has released a new song from his highly anticipated album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, and the Travis Scott-featuring single is a perfect illustration of two artists who have found their niche and cornered the market on their specific sounds. Over production from Murda Beatz and Cubeatz—and with a near-automatic chorus from Scott—Chainz recounts his trap beginnings for a surprisingly heady late-night work. Look for 2 Chainz's blockbuster LP, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, to arrive June 16. Its sixteen tracks contain features from Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Migos, Jhené Aiko, and Pharrell.
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