I'm Different (2 Chainz song)

Last updated
"I'm Different"
2-chainz-im-different.jpg
Single by 2 Chainz
from the album Based on a T.R.U. Story
ReleasedNovember 8, 2012
Recorded2012
Genre Hardcore hip hop
Length3:26
Label Def Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Fuckin' Problems"
(2012)
"I'm Different"
(2012)
"R.I.P."
(2013)
Music video
"I'm Different" on YouTube

"I'm Different" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released November 8, 2012 as the third single from his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). The song was produced by DJ Mustard.

Contents

Background

On November 8, 2012, 2 Chainz announced his third official single from the album as "I'm Different" also releasing the single cover art which pays homage to his home state of Georgia and that he would be filming the music video soon. [1] [2] [3] The song is featured along with 2 Chainz in a commercial for Champs Sports and Adidas. [4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Elisha Smith and premiered December 23, 2012 on MTV Jams. [5] While talking about the music video in an interview with MTV, 2 Chainz said: "I wrote the treatment for that and I’m really excited to continue pushing the envelope and giving the fans something to see, some excitement again, really building that curiosity up with hip-hop again — I’m happy to be one of the frontrunners for that campaign." [2] Regarding the fashion 2 Chainz wears during the video, the media mostly discussed his black, yellow and white coloured Adidas tracksuit. [6] [7]

Live performances

On October 9, 2012, 2 Chainz performed the song along with "Birthday Song" at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. He also performed the song along with "Birthday Song" on Jimmy Kimmel Live. [8]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [15] 3× Platinum3,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesNovember 8, 2012 [16] Digital download, Urban radio & Rhythmic radio Def Jam

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeezy discography</span>

The discography of Jeezy, an American rapper, consists of 12 studio albums, 18 mixtapes, 70 singles and 28 music videos. Aside from his solo career, he has also released albums as a member of Boyz N Da Hood and U.S.D.A., respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mrs. Officer</span> 2008 single by Lil Wayne and Bobby V

"Mrs. Officer" is the fourth single from Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter III. Its lyrics explore the tension between criminal suspects and police officers by portraying a relationship between Lil Wayne and a female police officer; it goes so far as to reference the famous N.W.A rap song "Fuck tha Police". The song features Bobby Valentino and Kidd Kidd, and is produced by Deezle. The Music video officially debuted on September 9, 2008 It was ranked the No. 25 Hip-Hop song of 2008 by MTV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Big Boi discography</span>

The discography of American rapper Big Boi consists of three studio albums, one mixtape, twenty-two singles, five promotional singles and twenty-five music videos. Big Boi initially achieved success as a member of the hip hop duo Outkast with fellow rapper André 3000; they have recorded and released six studio albums together, and the singles "Ms. Jackson", "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move" have all topped the US Billboard Hot 100. In 1995, Big Boi made a guest appearance on the single "Dirty South" by American hip hop group Goodie Mob, which peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made several other appearances on commercially successful singles, including "All n My Grill" by rapper Missy Elliott, "A.D.I.D.A.S." by rapper Killer Mike and "Girlfight" by singer Brooke Valentine; these songs charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lost (Gorilla Zoe song)</span> 2008 single by Gorilla Zoe

"Lost" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Gorilla Zoe, released October 14, 2008 as the lead single from his second studio album Don't Feed Da Animals (2009). The song leaked in May 2008 entitled "Losin' My Mind", featuring a verse from fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. It is notable that, specifically with the Lil Wayne version, both songs use the auto-tune effect. "Lost" received positive reviews from critics praising Drumma Boy's electronic production and Zoe's sincere Auto-Tune delivery of introspective lyrics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drank in My Cup</span> 2011 single by Kirko Bangz

"Drank in My Cup" is a song by American rapper Kirko Bangz. It is taken from his mixtape Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa. The Sound M.O.B. produced single is his highest-charting song to date and has sold over 1,000,000 copies digitally. The song uses the word 'drank' a number of times as a clear reference to purple drank, a codeine-promethazine cocktail served in Sprite, a drink symbolic of the H-Town hip-hop scene, classically associated with chopped and screwed music. The song is full of references to this music scene, including the slow, relaxed rhythm of the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercy (Kanye West song)</span> 2012 single by Kanye West

"Mercy" is a song by American rapper Kanye West featuring fellow American rappers Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz. The song, released April 3, 2012 through GOOD Music and Def Jam, serves as the lead single from the compilation album Cruel Summer (2012). The song's production was handled by Lifted, with additional production from West, Mike Dean, and Mike Will Made It, and additional instrumentation from Hudson Mohawke. The song heavily samples the dancehall song "Dust a Sound Boy" by Super Beagle. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics who praised the bombastic production, the varying quality of the verses, and the wordplay of the individual rappers. The song was featured on the soundtrack for NBA 2K13.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sweat (Ciara song)</span> Song performed by 2 Chainz, Ciara

"Sweat" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ciara for her self-titled fifth album Ciara (2013), originally titled One Woman Army. Featuring guest vocals from rapper 2 Chainz, "Sweat" is Ciara's debut release under Epic Records after publicly asking to leave previous label Jive Records. The label failed to support Ciara creatively and financially on previous albums, Fantasy Ride (2009) and Basic Instinct (2010), contributing to poor performance of both albums. Ciara's contract with Epic Records reunited the singer with her mentor L.A. Reid, who is credited as originally signing the singer to his LaFace Records label during the beginning of her career in 2004, as well as having a hand in producing her debut album, Goodies (2004).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Chainz discography</span>

The discography of American rapper 2 Chainz, consists of seven studio albums, one collaborative studio album, 10 mixtapes, 5 extended plays, 118 singles, 14 promotional singles and 75 music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">My Moment (DJ Drama song)</span> 2012 single by DJ Drama featuring 2 Chainz, Meek Mill and Jeremih

"My Moment" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Drama, released June 29, 2012, as the second single from his fourth studio album Quality Street Music (2012). The song, produced by record producer T-Minus, features American rappers 2 Chainz, Meek Mill and R&B singer-songwriter Jeremih.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Birthday Song (2 Chainz song)</span> 2012 single by 2 Chainz featuring Kanye West

"Birthday Song" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released July 24, 2012 as the second single from his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). The song, which features fellow American rapper Kanye West, was produced by Sonny Digital, West and BWheezy, with additional production by Anthony Kilhoffer, Lifted and Mike Dean. The hip hop song is about the rapper's yearning for women with large buttocks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sonny Digital</span> American record producer, rapper, and DJ

Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke, better known by his stage name Sonny Digital, is an American record producer, rapper, and DJ. He rose to prominence after producing YC's hit single "Racks" in 2011. He is best known for his production on ILoveMakonnen's "I Dont Sell Molly No More" and "Tuesday" featuring Drake, Future's single "Same Damn Time", 50 Cent's "I'm the Man" and 2 Chainz's "Birthday Song", as well as the XXL Freshman Cyphers for 2017 and 2018. He has worked with multiple hip-hop artists, such as Future, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Drake, Chief Keef, 50 Cent, and more.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Chainz</span> American rapper (born 1977)

Tauheed K. Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. The duo was signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label and became best known for their 2007 debut single "Duffle Bag Boy".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All Gold Everything</span> 2012 single by Trinidad James

"All Gold Everything" is the debut single by American rapper Trinidad James. It was released on December 20, 2012, as the first single from his debut mixtape Don't Be S.A.F.E. (2012). The single has sold over 1,000,000 copies and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mustard (record producer)</span> American record producer

Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, known professionally as Mustard, is an American record producer. He is a frequent collaborator with California-based hip hop artists YG and Ty Dolla Sign; he's produced various hit records for hip hop and R&B artists since his entrance into mainstream music with rapper Tyga's 2011 hit single "Rack City".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Headband (song)</span> 2013 single by B.o.B featuring 2 Chainz

"Headband" is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B. It was released on May 21, 2013, as the lead single from his third studio album, Underground Luxury (2013). The song, produced by American hip hop record producer Mustard, features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper 2 Chainz. The song peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Give It 2 U</span> Robin Thicke song

"Give It 2 U" is a song by American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke from his sixth studio album, Blurred Lines (2013). It was written and produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, with additional writing by Thicke, the featured artist Kendrick Lamar, and will.i.am. Originally titled "Give It to Me", a demo version of the song premiered on the radio show Sway in the Morning on May 2, 2013. Featuring guest vocals from Lamar, it was released as the third single from the album on August 27, 2013. "Give It 2 U" is an uptempo hip hop and electropop song with elements of dubstep. Lyrically, Thicke sings about sexually pleasing a partner.

<i>Based on a T.R.U. Story</i> 2012 studio album by 2 Chainz

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">R.I.P. (Young Jeezy song)</span> 2013 single by Young Jeezy featuring 2 Chainz

"R.I.P." is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy, released as the second single from his twelfth mixtape It's Tha World (2012). It features vocals from fellow rapper 2 Chainz and was produced by record producer DJ Mustard, who helped to write the song with Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">No Lie (2 Chainz song)</span> 2012 single by 2 Chainz featuring Drake

"No Lie" is the debut single by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring Canadian rapper Drake, released as the lead single from the former's debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). Produced by Mike Will Made It, the song was released to iTunes on May 8, 2012, and based on digital downloads was able to debut in the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single has sold 1,400,000 copies digitally and has been certified 3× Platinum.

"4 AM" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring fellow American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released on September 19, 2017, as the third single from the former's fourth studio album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017). It was sent to urban contemporary radio as a single on September 19, 2017, but originally was released on May 30, as a promotional single. The song was written alongside producers Murda Beatz and Cubeatz.

References

  1. "2 Chainz Chooses "I'm Different" as New Single Off "Based On A T.R.U. Story"". Complex. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Single Cover: 2 Chainz – 'I'm Different'" . Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. MTV http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1696596/2-chainz-sophomore-album.jhtml . Retrieved 9 December 2012.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. "2 Chainz Featured in Champs Sports Commercials and Facebook Digital Game for Adidas Originals". AllHipHop. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  5. I'm Different (Explicit) | 2 Chainz | Music Video | MTV
  6. "2 Chainz wearing Adidas Jeremy Scott Leopard Baroque Jacket, Pants, and Gorilla Sneakers in "I'm Different" Music Video". upscalehype.com. 23 December 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  7. "Celeb Style: 2 Chainz Spotted In Jeremy Scott Leopard Track Suit & Gorilla Shoes". soletron.com. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  8. "2 Chainz Performs "Birthday Song" & "I'm Different" at BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012". XXL. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  9. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  10. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  11. "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  12. "Best of 2013 – Hot 100 Songs". Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  13. "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  14. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  15. "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – I'm Different". Recording Industry Association of America.
  16. iTunes – Music – I'm Different – Single by 2 Chainz