I'm Different (2 Chainz song)
"I'm Different" | ||||
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Single by 2 Chainz | ||||
from the album Based on a T.R.U. Story | ||||
Released | November 8, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tauheed Epps, Dijon McFarlene, | |||
Producer(s) | DJ Mustard | |||
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"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.
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] 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[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[15] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000![]() |
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Release history[]
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | November 8, 2012[16] | Digital download, Urban radio & Rhythmic radio | Def Jam |
References[]
- ^ "2 Chainz Chooses "I'm Different" as New Single Off "Based On A T.R.U. Story"". Complex. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Single Cover: 2 Chainz – 'I'm Different'". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1696596/2-chainz-sophomore-album.jhtml". Retrieved 9 December 2012. External link in
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(help) - ^ "2 Chainz Featured in Champs Sports Commercials and Facebook Digital Game for Adidas Originals". AllHipHop. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ I'm Different (Explicit) | 2 Chainz | Music Video | MTV
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Celeb Style: 2 Chainz Spotted In Jeremy Scott Leopard Track Suit & Gorilla Shoes". soletron.com. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "2 Chainz Performs "Birthday Song" & "I'm Different" at BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012". XXL. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "Best of 2013 – Hot 100 Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – I'm Different". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ iTunes – Music – I'm Different – Single by 2 Chainz
- 2012 singles
- 2 Chainz songs
- Songs written by 2 Chainz
- Song recordings produced by Mustard (record producer)
- Songs written by Mustard (record producer)
- 2012 songs
- Def Jam Recordings singles