It is now a word to generally describe full-length albums released for free, which is the modern form of mixtape that was made a popular following by 50 Cent and his group G-Unit in the early 2000s, sometimes containing all original music, other times composed of freestyles and remixes of popular tracks. In the hip hop scene, mix tape is often displayed as a single term mixtape.
Also since the 1990s, it describes releases used to promote one or more new artists, or as a pre-release by more established artists to promote upcoming "official" albums. Blend tapes became increasingly popular by the mid-1990s, and fans increasingly looked for exclusive tracks and freestyles on the tapes. Ron G moved the mixtape forward in the early 1990s by blending R&B a cappellas with hip hop beats (known as "blends"). In the mid-1980s, DJs, such as Brucie B, began recording their live music and selling their own mixtapes, which was soon followed by other DJs such as Kid Capri and Doo Wop. (who later became known as Whiz Kid) and DJ Super V would create personalized House Tapes which would eventually circulate throughout New York City. In the late 70's into the early 80's DJs began recording mixtapes out of their homes, referring to them as House Tapes. As more tapes became available, they began to be collected and traded by fans. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. The album was named the 25th best Hip Hop album of 2012 by Spin.In hip hop's earliest days, the music only existed in live form, and the music was spread via tapes of parties and shows.
Story was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 55th Grammy Awards. Story."ĭespite being met with mixed reviews from critics, Based on a T.R.U. Instead, during an interview with FUSE, the former member of Playaz Circle announced a new title for his LP: "I recently changed the album and the new title of my album is Based on a T.R.U. On March 15, 2012, it was revealed, while in Austin, Texas for SXSW, 2 Chainz announced his Def Jam debut, which would no longer be titled T.R.U. 2 My REALigion, as he revealed to AllHipHop at his sold-out show in New York City's live music venue SOB's, on January 30, 2012. Both The Weeknd and 2 Chainz delivered new albums yesterday, September 10th, and today. The album was originally set to be titled T.R.U. 2 Chainz is looking like he'll sell much less than his debut album, while The Weeknd pushes a solid amount. He has also made guest appearances on songs by recording artists since the name change, including the singles "Mercy" by Kanye West and "Beez in the Trap" by Nicki Minaj. 2 Chainz: They aint never seen a nigga like me uh She aint never seen a nigga like me uh Chance of that is unlikely 2 Chainz in my white tee I wipe her down and I pipe her down I give my girl money to go out of town You give your girl money to go to Niketown And I one-night her, you must like her Kill niggas with one-liners, all I need is. REALigon (2011), which became his first solo full-length project to appear on a music chart, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Following his name change, 2 Chainz released a mixtape titled T.R.U. In 2011, he changed his moniker to 2 Chainz, as he perceived it to be more "family friendly", before his career began to take off. During the year, he released a mixtape titled Me Against the World!, while he still was under his former stage name Tity Boi. In 2007, 2 Chainz began releasing solo material, while he still was in the group Playaz Circle with Dolla Boy. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 55th Grammy Awards, but lost to Take Care by Drake.
The album has sold 623,000 copies as of August 2013. OG Ron C and DJ Candlestick drop their 'Chopped Not Slopped' edition of The Weeknds Echoes Of Silence mixtape.
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. The album features guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy, along with singer-songwriters The-Dream, Mike Posner, The Weeknd and Chris Brown. It was released on August 14, 2012, by Def Jam Recordings. Story is the debut studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz.