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2 Chainz featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz & Jhené Aiko “It’s A Vibe”

I can’t say I’ve given a lot of thought to 2 Chainz over the years despite liking a lot of songs he’s on, but I’m still vaguely surprised he’s so great on a genuinely sexy slow jam like this. But I guess any talented rapper would rise to the occasion of a track as gorgeous and elegant as this G Koop and Murda production. 2 Chainz’s lyrics are blunt and occasionally sorta clumsy, but his delivery is smooth and the ample negative space in the music and lets your ears linger on the slurred curves of his Atlanta accent. I spend more time focusing on the guitar, though, and the way the chords hover over a beat that’s two parts reggae, one part trap. The vibe is incredibly strong, so I’m not shocked that 2 Chainz and company heard the music and decided the best thing to do would be to nod their heads and mutter “it’s a vibe” over and over.

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