So Help Me God! is 2 Chainz’s attempt to prove he can still deliver a hit record even when he’s not fronting a major label. The Atlanta rapper built this album around his signature mix of braggadocio, humor, and sharp punchlines, and he leans hard on collaborations throughout the tracklist. It’s a dense, fast-moving record that wants to be his comeback. Mostly, it succeeds.
Opening With Lambo Wrist
The record starts with “Lambo Wrist,” a track that sets the tone immediately. It’s a boast track dressed as a joke, with 2 Chainz rapping about luxury cars and expensive watches over a beat that feels both urgent and loose. The song is a mission statement: this is a rapper who knows exactly what he’s selling and isn’t ashamed of it.
“Grey Area” follows and slows things down slightly, trading the bluster of the opener for a more introspective groove. It’s a solid track, but it doesn’t quite land with the same force as what came before it. The chemistry between the featured artist and 2 Chainz is present, but the subject matter—materialism, excess, the cost of success—is territory he’s covered before.
“Save Me” is where the album finds its footing. It’s a standout track, one that critics flagged as one of the best moments on the record. The hook is sticky, the verses are sharp, and the energy carries the song from start to finish. It’s the kind of track that could work as a single on its own, and it sets a high bar for everything that follows.
Money Maker Through Can’t Go for That
“Money Maker” is the next standout, and it’s easy to hear why critics singled it out. The track is a masterclass in flow, with 2 Chainz rapping about wealth, success, and the grind that got him there. It’s a confident, controlled performance, and it shows off exactly what makes him one of the most technically skilled MCs working today.
“Can’t Go for That” is shorter and more playful, a track that leans into the lighter side of his personality. It’s less about substance and more about style, and it works as a palate cleanser after the heavier tone of the previous tracks. It’s not essential, but it’s fun.
Feel a Way and the Middle Stretch
“Feel a Way” is a highlight, and critics flagged it as one of the best moments on the album. The track builds momentum across its three-and-a-half-minute runtime, with 2 Chainz rapping about relationships, loyalty, and the business of being a successful man. It’s a strong track, but it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the songs that surround it.
“Quarantine Thick” is a standout for a different reason. It’s one of the few tracks on the record that addresses the pandemic directly, with 2 Chainz rapping about wearing a mask in the club—a move that made him one of the first MCs to address the pandemic in his music. It’s a clever, timely touch, and it shows a willingness to engage with current events that’s rare in hip-hop.
No one writes punchlines like 2 Chainz.
Free Lighter, Toni, and the Back Half
“Free Lighter” is a shorter track that moves quickly. It’s a solid effort, but it doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression. The same goes for “Toni”—it’s competent, but it’s the kind of track that exists to fill space rather than define the album.
“Southside Hov” is a brief detour into nostalgia, a tribute to the rapper’s roots in the Southside of Atlanta. It’s a nice touch, but it’s small enough that it barely registers on the overall runtime.
“Vampire” is a stronger track, one that benefits from a guest verse that adds a fresh perspective to the proceedings. It’s a darker, more atmospheric cut, and it stands out in a section of the album that otherwise coasts.
YRB, Wait for You to Die, and the Final Stretch
“YRB” is a standout, and it’s one of the tracks critics flagged as essential listening. It’s a confident, self-assured performance that shows 2 Chainz at the top of his game. The track earns its place near the back of the album.
“Wait for You to Die” is a more somber track, and it’s a welcome change of pace after the relentless energy of the earlier songs. It’s a reminder that 2 Chainz can do more than just rap about money and women, and it gives the album a bit of emotional weight.
“55 Times” closes the record on a high note. It’s a strong closer, and it leaves the listener wanting more. It’s a fitting way to end a record that started with a bang and mostly kept it.
The Verdict
So Help Me God! is a strong, uneven album. Its best moments—”Save Me,” “Money Maker,” “Feel a Way,” “Quarantine Thick,” “Free Lighter,” “YRB”—are some of the sharper tracks 2 Chainz has put out recently. His punchlines remain sharp, his flow remains nimble, and his ability to balance humor and menace is as intact as ever.
The middle section drags, and some tracks feel like filler rather than full contributions. But the highs are high enough that the lows don’t stick. This is a rapper at the peak of his powers, even when the record around him sags.
68 out of 100.
- Lambo Wrist2:52
- Grey Area2:52
- Save Me3:24
- Money Maker2:59
- Can’t Go for That2:59
- Feel a Way3:34
- Quarantine Thick3:10
- Ziploc3:25
- Free Lighter2:54
- Toni2:59
- Southside Hov2:40
- Vampire3:57
- YRB4:04
- Wait for You to Die4:28
- 55 Times3:39
