Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was released on August 14, 2012, under Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from fellow rappers Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy along with singer-songwriters The-Dream, Mike Posner, The Weeknd and Chris Brown. The album's production was handled by Mike Will, Sonny Digital, Kanye West, Hit-Boy, Drumma Boy, Lex Luger, T-Minus, DJ Spinz and more.