B.O.A.T.S. II: #METIME
by 2 Chainz
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2013
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 64
  3. Negative: 24 out of 64
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  1. JTayHall
    Sep 10, 2013
    4
    This album is what should have been released instead of the first one. its better. not the best, but it should the his debut album and not the previous.
  2. mago_
    Jan 6, 2014
    9
    people are too hard on 2 chainz. he isnt trying to make deep rap the whole time he is mostly just having fun with it, not trying to make perfect sense but thats what makes 2 chainz 2 chainz this album has good beats and is entertaining. isn't that what we want out of music?
  3. JamieVic
    Jan 10, 2014
    7
    Being known as a feature artist, I really lacked faith in his new album. I was wrong however. The beats were mixed and you could tell he was reaching out to a wide variety of genres. The production for me is not what made me like the album, but it's how 2 Chainz has a flow that makes the beats work for him. That's what made me like this album, his ability to make each song work for him.Being known as a feature artist, I really lacked faith in his new album. I was wrong however. The beats were mixed and you could tell he was reaching out to a wide variety of genres. The production for me is not what made me like the album, but it's how 2 Chainz has a flow that makes the beats work for him. That's what made me like this album, his ability to make each song work for him. The downside however was he wasn't a standout compared to his featured artists on the album.… Expand
  4. Spangle
    Sep 10, 2013
    2
    First off, major improvement over his debut. Instead of each track sucking, there are some redeemable tracks here that are pretty solid bangers. However, too many of these tracks are classic 2 Chainz with dumb punchlines that aren't funny and horrible rapping skills.
  5. FladeIsCool
    Sep 11, 2013
    3
    Pretty decent production. 2 Chainz' flow is still just as bad as it was before. Most of the features on this album do better than he does. Overall, a pretty bad album with a couple good songs.
  6. clouie99
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    Surprisingly good album. Don't see why there's so much hate. Lyrically he's hilarious and the beats are out of this world! People are just hating because it's 2 Chainz. I only wasn't hot on one track and that was T Pain's fault. In conclusion, it's 2 Chainz so don't expect any rapping from the heart and great meaningful lyrics but if you want some fantastic beats and good laughs then youSurprisingly good album. Don't see why there's so much hate. Lyrically he's hilarious and the beats are out of this world! People are just hating because it's 2 Chainz. I only wasn't hot on one track and that was T Pain's fault. In conclusion, it's 2 Chainz so don't expect any rapping from the heart and great meaningful lyrics but if you want some fantastic beats and good laughs then you should pick this up. Better than
    BOATS 1. 8/10    … Expand
  7. brandonac
    Sep 13, 2013
    8
    With rich and interesting production the whole album, 2 chainz comes off as actually caring about his work and his ideas behind his songs. With all of the hype leftover from his first B.O.A.T.S. installment, he doesn't disappoint.
  8. SimpleMethod
    Sep 10, 2013
    2
    How this is getting good reviews from critics is really just a puzzle to me. I have no idea how 2 Chainz is actually a popular artist, his voice and flow are utter sh*t! What kind of moron would ever listen to something like this over all the other quality albums that have come out over the past two weeks? Jesus Christ.
  9. geedup
    Sep 10, 2013
    3
    2 chains needs to stick to guest appearances on other MC's tracks cause he can't hold a track by himself-much less and album. After about three tracks his voice is irratating and you can easily discover his lyrics ain't about sh*t. Thankfully didn't buy this album and wouldn't.
  10. RichardFitzwell
    Sep 24, 2013
    0
    This album is pure garbage please do not waste your money on it you will be disappointed this artist should be embarrassed for putting this crap out and letting down his fans honestly one of the worst rappers out there and this album proves it if you listen to lyrics like me you will hear his lyrics make no sense if they even rhyme which is rare on most of the tracks you will feel like youThis album is pure garbage please do not waste your money on it you will be disappointed this artist should be embarrassed for putting this crap out and letting down his fans honestly one of the worst rappers out there and this album proves it if you listen to lyrics like me you will hear his lyrics make no sense if they even rhyme which is rare on most of the tracks you will feel like you lost IQ points after trying to make sense of his nonsense so do yourself a favor and skip over this one… Expand
  11. Jiano74
    Jan 29, 2016
    0
    Oh dear what a truly awful album like most rappers such as Kendrick Lamar and Kanye, 2 Chainz is a pathetic excuse for a rapper and to me this album just proves my point.
  12. c11beatz
    Jul 10, 2014
    4
    Ohh boy, Another 2 Chainz album. Believe it or not, This is actually WORSE then Based On A T.R.U Story. First of all, His verses are trash. But at least it's not all about "Thick **** like the last album. This time, it's all about his cash (More Annoying.) Now, a rapper like 2 Chainz is mostly dependent of his beats. Which, on this album SUCK (Most of them,) The majority are just TrapOhh boy, Another 2 Chainz album. Believe it or not, This is actually WORSE then Based On A T.R.U Story. First of all, His verses are trash. But at least it's not all about "Thick **** like the last album. This time, it's all about his cash (More Annoying.) Now, a rapper like 2 Chainz is mostly dependent of his beats. Which, on this album SUCK (Most of them,) The majority are just Trap Beats that have some sort of exotic flavor to them, Which do not sound good. So overall, This album is trash.… Expand
  13. ben_zo77
    Feb 22, 2014
    6
    Many people really are too hard on 2 Chainz. It's not artistic, socially conscious, or meaningful but it's not meant to be. The production is often upper-tier, and Chainz can spit it better than most, if not all, trap rappers. That being said, it's not artistic, socially conscious, or meaningful… there's very little here lyrically. There's a little bit of social commentary with "MainstreamMany people really are too hard on 2 Chainz. It's not artistic, socially conscious, or meaningful but it's not meant to be. The production is often upper-tier, and Chainz can spit it better than most, if not all, trap rappers. That being said, it's not artistic, socially conscious, or meaningful… there's very little here lyrically. There's a little bit of social commentary with "Mainstream Ratchet" and *gasp* some genuine emotion on "Beautiful Pain" and "U Da Realest." Also, 2 Chainz doesn't depend nearly as much on features as he has on previous work. Overall though, it's still all about the production, the money, and the trap life. ~ 5.8/10

    Best track: "Feds Watching": Pharrell's production on this song is elite.. and for this album that's enough to make it the best track.

    Other notable tracks: "Mainstream Ratchet", "I Do It" & "Black Unicorn"    … Expand
  14. PRTYNTGRVS
    Oct 23, 2013
    3
    This album just further reiterates the incredibly horrible style of 2 Chainz first established on Based On A T.R.U Story. It becomes even more or a disaster when you begin to realize the album is over an hour long. If there's any truth to this story, it's something I can't really spoil. Listen for yourself just remember what you're getting yourself into and while you're at it give 2This album just further reiterates the incredibly horrible style of 2 Chainz first established on Based On A T.R.U Story. It becomes even more or a disaster when you begin to realize the album is over an hour long. If there's any truth to this story, it's something I can't really spoil. Listen for yourself just remember what you're getting yourself into and while you're at it give 2 Chainz some headphones, he needs to hear what he's done. Talent? Nah, funny is the word

    Follow @PRTYNTGRVS for more music reviews    … Expand
  15. MiStAhMaTa
    Nov 24, 2013
    7
    First off: all you people who say 2 chainz has terrible lyrics are idiots.
    Also you have to understand 2 chainz makes music people can have fun to. Or just vibe to. If you hold him to a Kendrick Lamar lyricist standard, you are going to despise this album. It is a loud, fun, bass driven album that succeeds at what it tries to be. I enjoyed it. It has funny, simple lyrics and big booming    First off: all you people who say 2 chainz has terrible lyrics are idiots.
    Also you have to understand 2 chainz makes music people can have fun to. Or just vibe to. If you hold him to a Kendrick Lamar lyricist standard, you are going to despise this album. It is a loud, fun, bass driven album that succeeds at what it tries to be. I enjoyed it. It has funny, simple lyrics and big booming production. He doesn't have to be a complex mind blowing lyricist like Lue Fiasco to make good music.    … Expand
  16. partycoolalex
    Dec 3, 2014
    0
    this album is crap. how can you call this hip hop!!. there is no way that i would waste my time listening to this untalented so called rapper. enough said please don't waste your time and money
  17. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 7, 2015
    7
    Better than his debut. With this album, 2 Chainz has grown skill as a rapper. 2 Chainz still isn't at his lyrical best, but you can see his lyrical side on some of the songs toward the end of the album. His production has also improved. I think it's a shame this album did poorly commercially, because it's way better in quality than his first album and is more likely to be remembered in theBetter than his debut. With this album, 2 Chainz has grown skill as a rapper. 2 Chainz still isn't at his lyrical best, but you can see his lyrical side on some of the songs toward the end of the album. His production has also improved. I think it's a shame this album did poorly commercially, because it's way better in quality than his first album and is more likely to be remembered in the future than B.O.A.T.S. (the original). Grade: B. Highlights: "Feds Watching", "Used 2", "Outroduction". Worst song: "Employee of the Month"… Expand

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. The Wire
    Dec 11, 2013
    60
    2 Chainz moves around the sort of eclectic brat selection that Lil Wayne was devouring in the mid-2000s. [Nov 2013, p.66]
  2. The Source
    Nov 26, 2013
    70
    While there might be a few missteps her and there--particularly in the strength of some of the verses--most of the album works really well. [Nov 2013, p.93]
  3. PopMatters
    Nov 15, 2013
    70
    There is certainly a lot of dumb going on across #METIME‘s hour, but its seamless transition from absurdity to a more pathos-oriented final third creates a dimension that acknowledges 2 Chainz doesn’t have to be a jester to entertain us. He just enjoys the ride.
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