So Help Me God!

Last updated
So Help Me God!
2 Chainz -- So Help Me God!.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
Genre Hip hop · trap
Length49:53
Label
Producer
2 Chainz chronology
No Face No Case
(2020)
So Help Me God!
(2020)
Dope Don't Sell Itself
(2022)
Singles from So Help Me God!
  1. "Money Maker"
    Released: August 7, 2020
  2. "Quarantine Thick"
    Released: November 6, 2020
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 68/100 [1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Beats Per Minute 75% [3]
Clash 6/10 [4]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]

So Help Me God! is the sixth studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on November 13, 2020, through T.R.U and Def Jam Recordings. It features guest appearances from Brent Faiyaz, Chief Keef, Kanye West, Kevin Gates, Lil Duval, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Latto, Rick Ross, Skooly, Ty Dolla Sign and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Contents

Background

In August 2020, following his Verzuz battle with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz announced that his upcoming sixth album would be titled So Help Me God. [6] The album was originally set to be released on September 25, 2020, but it was delayed due to sample clearance issues. [7]

The lead single, "Money Maker", featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, was released on August 7, 2020. The second single, "Quarantine Thick", featuring American rapper Latto, was released on November 6, 2020. [8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal. [9]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lambo Wrist"2:51
2."Grey Area"
  • Epps
  • Jay Williams
Jay the Great2:51
3."Save Me" (featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
3:23
4."Money Maker" (featuring Lil Wayne)
Playa Pizzle2:58
5."Can't Go for That" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Lil Duval)
Beatsbyjblack2:59
6."Feel a Way" (featuring Kanye West and Brent Faiyaz)
  • Mike Dean
  • Sean Solymar
3:33
7."Quarantine Thick" (featuring Latto)
Yung Lan3:10
8."Ziploc" (featuring Kevin Gates)
  • Hendrix Smoke
  • Mondo
  • RafMadeIt
3:25
9."Free Lighter" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chief Keef) Chief Keef 2:53
10."Toni" TM88 2:58
11."Southside Hov"StreetRunner2:39
12."Vampire"
3:57
13."YRB" (featuring Rick Ross and Skooly)
Big Papito4:03
14."Wait for You to Die"
4:27
15."55 Times" Dem Jointz 3:39
Total length:49:46

Notes


Sample Credits

Charts

Chart performance for So Help Me God!
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [10] 77
US Billboard 200 [11] 15
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [12] 8

Related Research Articles

<i>The Dynasty: Roc La Familia</i> 2000 studio album by Jay-Z

The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia is the fifth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring prominent appearances from signees of Roc-A-Fella Records. It was released on October 31, 2000, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its lead single, "I Just Wanna Love U ", produced by the Neptunes, was one of Jay-Z's most successful singles peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 557,789 copies sold in its first week. The album is certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA. The album received positive reviews from music critics, and ended up becoming the 20th highest-selling R&B/hip-hop album of the 2000–2010 decade according to Billboard.

<i>Cruel Summer</i> (GOOD Music album) 2012 compilation album by GOOD Music

Kanye West Presents: Good Music – Cruel Summer, commonly referred to simply as Cruel Summer, is a compilation album by recording artists of American record label GOOD Music, released on September 14, 2012, by the label and Def Jam Recordings. American rapper Kanye West, head of the label, first revealed plans for a label collaborative album in October 2011. The album produced four singles—"Mercy", "Cold", "New God Flow", and "Clique"—that charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album features West himself, alongside GOOD Music signees Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi the Prynce, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Common, D'banj and Malik Yusef, as well as affiliates 2 Chainz, Jay-Z and Travis Scott, among others. Production on the album was primarily handled by members of GOOD Music's production wing, Very GOOD Beats, including West, Hit-Boy, Hudson Mohawke, Travis Scott and Lifted, among others.

<i>Hotel California</i> (Tyga album) 2013 studio album by Tyga

Hotel California is the third studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on April 9, 2013, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records; distributed by Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Game, Jadakiss, while the production on the album was handled by DJ Mustard, Detail, Cool & Dre, David D.A. Doman, Mars of 1500 or Nothin', The Olympicks, SAP and Ryan Hunt, among others.

<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 Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label, and are best known for their 2007 debut single "Duffle Bag Boy".

<i>Tha Carter V</i> 2018 studio album by Lil Wayne

Tha Carter V is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on September 28, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records. The album's features include Swizz Beatz, Kendrick Lamar, Sosamann, Lil Wayne's daughter Reginae Carter, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Ashanti, Mack Maine, Travis Scott, Nivea, and the late XXXTentacion, with bonus tracks and the deluxe edition featuring additional appearances from Post Malone, Gucci Mane, Raekwon, and 2 Chainz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Just Right for Me</span> 2015 single by Monica featuring Lil Wayne

"Just Right for Me" is a song by American singer Monica, featuring guest vocals from rapper Lil Wayne. It was written by Monica and Lil Wayne along with Jozzy and Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones for her seventh studio album Code Red (2015), while production was helmed by the latter. The song contains a sample of the 1968 song "Much Better Off" by American vocal group Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Due to the inclusion of the sample, its writers Warren "Pete" Moore and Smokey Robinson are also credited as songwriters.

<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.

<i>ColleGrove</i> Album by 2 Chainz

ColleGrove is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was released on March 4, 2016, by Def Jam Recordings. The album was originally a collaborative effort between him and fellow American rapper Lil Wayne, but due to his record label issues, only 2 Chainz was credited as the primary artist.

<i>Shine</i> (Wale album) 2017 studio album by Wale

Shine is the fifth studio album by American rapper Wale. It was released on April 28, 2017, by his label, Every Blue Moon, distributed by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Cool & Dre, Kane Beatz, Diplo, Lee Major, Nez & Rio and Christian Rich among others. The album also features guest appearances by Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Wizkid, J Balvin and G-Eazy among others.

<i>The Play Dont Care Who Makes It</i> 2018 EP by 2 Chainz

The Play Don't Care Who Makes It is the fourth extended play (EP) by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on February 8, 2018, by Def Jam Recordings. It features guest appearances from YG and Offset. It was also produced by T-Minus, June James, Nonstop Da Hitman, and Streetrunner, among others.

<i>Rap or Go to the League</i> 2019 studio album by 2 Chainz

Rap or Go to the League is the fifth studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on March 1, 2019, through Gamebread and Def Jam Recordings. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers, including 9th Wonder, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Mike Dean, Mustard, Pharrell Williams, Terrace Martin, and WondaGurl, among others. LeBron James also served as executive producer. The album features guest appearances by Young Thug, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and others.

<i>Bobby Tarantino II</i> 2018 mixtape by Logic

Bobby Tarantino II is the sixth mixtape by American rapper Logic. It was released on March 9, 2018, through Def Jam Recordings and Visionary Music Group. The mixtape features guest appearances from Logic's alter-ego, Young Sinatra, alongside 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa, with the production handled by Illmind, Marshmello and 6ix, among others. Bobby Tarantino II serves as a sequel to Logic's mixtape, Bobby Tarantino (2016).

<i>Love Me Now?</i> 2018 studio album by Tory Lanez

Love Me Now? is the third studio album by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. It was released on October 26, 2018, through Mad Love Records and Interscope Records. This is the follow-up release to his second album Memories Don't Die which was released seven months prior. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Foreign Teck, OZ, Smash David, Cassius Jay, CashMoneyAP and NES among others. The album also features guest appearances by Chris Brown, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Rich the Kid, Lil Baby, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Trippie Redd, Nav, Gunna and Bryson Tiller among others.

"Rule the World" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring American singer Ariana Grande, released as the second single from the former's fifth studio album Rap or Go to the League on March 19, 2019. It samples "Why Don't We Fall in Love" by Amerie. It is Epps' and Grande's second collaboration, following the remix of "7 Rings", from Grande's fifth studio album, Thank U, Next (2019). It was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 2019.

<i>Care Package</i> (album) 2019 compilation album by Drake

Care Package is the first compilation album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on August 2, 2019, by OVO Sound and Republic Records. The compilation consists of songs released between 2010 and 2016 that were initially unavailable for purchase or commercial streaming. The compilation features guest appearances from J. Cole, Rick Ross, and James Fauntleroy and additional vocals by Sampha and Beyoncé.

<i>Survival</i> (Dave East album) 2019 studio album by Dave East

Survival is the debut studio album by American rapper Dave East. It was released on November 8, 2019, through Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records, and From the Dirt. The album features guest appearances from Teyana Taylor, Rick Ross, Nas, E-40, The-Dream, Fabolous, Gunna, Jacquees, Lil Baby, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others. It was supported by one single: "Alone" featuring Jacquees.

<i>A Written Testimony</i> 2020 studio album by Jay Electronica

A Written Testimony is the debut studio album by American rapper Jay Electronica. It was released on March 13, 2020 through Roc Nation. The album follows the release of Jay Electronica's debut mixtape, Act I: Eternal Sunshine , almost 13 years earlier. A Written Testimony was primarily recorded in 40 days, from December 2019 to February 2020. It was supported by "Shiny Suit Theory", featuring vocals from Jay-Z and The-Dream, released in November 2010 and later rereleased as a single on Tidal in September 2018.

<i>Good News</i> (Megan Thee Stallion album) 2020 studio album by Megan Thee Stallion

Good News is the debut studio album by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on November 20, 2020, by 300 Entertainment and 1501 Certified. The album features guest appearances from DaBaby, City Girls, Lil Durk, SZA, Popcaan, Mustard, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Young Thug, and Beyoncé. The music was written and produced with a host of musicians, including D.A Got That Dope, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Juicy J, J. White Did It, and Scott Storch.

<i>A Gangstas Pain</i> 2021 album by Moneybagg Yo

A Gangsta's Pain is the fourth studio album by American rapper Moneybagg Yo. It was released on April 23, 2021, through Roc Nation, Collective Music Group, Bread Gang Entertainment, N-Less Entertainment, and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from Kaash Paige, Big30, Future, Tripstar, Polo G, Lil Durk, Jhené Aiko, and Pharrell Williams. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, earning 110,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Moneybagg Yo's first US number-one album. The deluxe edition with 6 new songs was released on October 22, 2021, with additional guest appearances from EST Gee, Pooh Shiesty, Big Homiie G, Yung Bleu, Janiyah, Lil Wayne, Ashanti, and DJ Khaled.

<i>777</i> (Latto album) 2022 studio album by Latto

777 is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Latto. It was released through RCA Records and Streamcut on March 25, 2022. The album features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick, and Kodak Black. Production was handled by Sonny Digital, Dr. Luke, FnZ, JetsonMade, D.A. Got That Dope, and Pharrell Williams, among others. It serves as the follow-up to her debut album, Queen of da Souf (2020).

References

  1. "So Help Me God! by 2 Chainz Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic . Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. Kellman, Andy. "So Help Me God! – 2 Chainz". AllMusic . Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  3. Reis, Ethan (November 25, 2020). "Album Review: 2 Chainz – So Help Me God! | Beats Per Minute". Beats Per Minute . Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. Murray, Robin (November 13, 2020). "2 Chainz - So Help Me God". Clash . Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  5. Anka, Carl (November 17, 2020). "2 Chainz – 'So Help Me God!' review: killer punchlines, but not quite a K-O". NME . Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  6. Lavin, Will (August 9, 2020). "2 Chainz announces new album 'So Help Me God'". NME . Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  7. "2 Chainz Delays 'So Help Me God' Album Release". Rap-Up . September 24, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  8. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  9. "So Help Me God! / 2 Chainz – TIDAL". Tidal . Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  10. "2 Chainz Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  11. "2 Chainz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  12. "2 Chainz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.