I'm Different (2 Chainz song)

"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.

"I'm Different"
Single by 2 Chainz
from the album Based on a T.R.U. Story
Released	November 8, 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Hardcore hip hop
Length	3:26
Label	Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Tauheed Epps Dijon McFarlene
Producer(s)	DJ Mustard Mike Free
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Fuckin' Problems" (2012) "I'm Different" (2012) "R.I.P." (2013)
Music video
"I'm Different" on YouTube

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] While talking about the music video in an interview with MTV, 2 Chainz said: "I wrote the treatment for that and I’m really excited to continue pushing the envelope and giving the fans something to see, some excitement again, really building that curiosity up with hip-hop again — I’m happy to be one of the frontrunners for that campaign."^[2] 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 Chart (2012–2013) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100^[9] 27 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[10] 6 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[11] 12

Year-end charts Chart (2013) Position US Billboard Hot 100^[12] 99 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[13] 27 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[14] 47

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[15]	3× Platinum	3,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	November 8, 2012^[16]	Digital download, Urban radio & Rhythmic radio	Def Jam

References

1. "2 Chainz Chooses "I'm Different" as New Single Off "Based On A T.R.U. Story"". Complex. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
2. "Single Cover: 2 Chainz – 'I'm Different'". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
3. MTV http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1696596/2-chainz-sophomore-album.jhtml. Retrieved 9 December 2012. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
4. "2 Chainz Featured in Champs Sports Commercials and Facebook Digital Game for Adidas Originals". AllHipHop. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
5. I'm Different (Explicit) | 2 Chainz | Music Video | MTV
6. "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.
7. "Celeb Style: 2 Chainz Spotted In Jeremy Scott Leopard Track Suit & Gorilla Shoes". soletron.com. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
8. "2 Chainz Performs "Birthday Song" & "I'm Different" at BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012". XXL. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
9. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
10. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
11. "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
12. "Best of 2013 – Hot 100 Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
13. "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
14. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
15. "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – I'm Different". Recording Industry Association of America.
16. iTunes – Music – I'm Different – Single by 2 Chainz