2 Chainz: Deuce keeps it 100 on new Lil Wayne music, collaboration goals, still evolving and more

Atlanta rap heavyweight 2 Chainz is going stronger than ever these days and he knows it. The hip-hop veteran links up with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe to dish on everything from putting out more music with longtime pal Lil Wayne to feeling like he’s not close to hitting his prime.

2 Chainz keeps it 100 with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe on everything from new music to Lil Wayne

Rather than keeping every last moment copy and pasted for your viewing and endless pleasure, how about going into the goods of Deuce’s conversation with Lowe? A massive salute to (you know your name) on the Apple Music PR side for coming through on some solid quotes from the detailed discussion.

2 Chainz on The Origin of His Forthcoming Album with Lil Wayne 'Welcome 2 Collegrove’…

We've been working on it for some time, had a lot of clearance issues, but for the most part we're two hardworking individuals who go in the studio every night. So, I don't think it was hard recording the music. It just was a process of getting the music out to the people. I think me and him just have that chemistry. We enjoy working with each other a lot, and it's a lot of respect there. And as I always say, still sharpen still. So, it's always that little piece of anxiety of knowing that I got to this verse has to be better than the last one. I think it's healthy. I think competition is healthy in any and everything that we do.

2 Chainz on Prioritizing the Lil Wayne Collaboration Over a New Solo Album…

I didn't want to put out any more solo music until I put this project out. I think we just came to a point where it was time to be the dynamic duo that always wanted us to be. The first project was creative. I think it was a little limited. He wasn't on every track. So for this one right here, for us to be on every song together to present this to the world, I just felt like it was time. This has been in the making, it seems to be a trend of two superstars linking up and putting out a project for the fans. There's a lot of artists doing that. I think it's happening. And I think it's fun too. The creative process of being around and seeing how people create and come up with certain things is always so inspiring too.

2 Chainz on the Fun of Collaboration…

Yeah, I feel like you do a song, you do a hook, and then you can lead a second half to whoever you're working with, right? And, if they come up with something crazy and witty, you can maybe erase what you did or, you know what I'm saying? Combine the two ideas. So I think that's what the creative process is like sometime, and I think it could be fun sometimes.

2 Chainz on Continuing To Return To Music Despite His Other Pursuits and Why He Hasn’t Reached His Pinnacle Yet…

I do love it. I'm very passionate about working. I'm very passionate about creating new music. I get excited about not knowing what I may say or come up with next. I still feel like, even in my forties that I haven't reached my pinnacle yet. So… I just feel like I'm just still hungry about what I'm doing and what I want to present to the world. And yes, other doors are opening because I feel like I'm someone that's educated and I'm someone that has a street background. And when you combine those two things, that ultimately makes you some type of superhero. But I'm one of those people that just enjoy learning new things and obviously meeting new people.I just think I was just born with a social butterfly. I think relationships can be worth more than money. But ultimately, I love music. I love working with people. I love collaborating. I love traveling. I love being on stage. That's what satisfies my itch.

2 Chainz on Why He’s Excited About Usher’s Performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in February…

I'm excited for Usher, man. He's a great entertainer. I was able to catch his show out in Vegas with my wife. I was highly entertained. I suggest anybody who had a chance to see it and check it out, because I know the Super Bowl won't be, they won't give him as much time as his show out in Vegas to see the whole show. But, he's a great entertainer. I think it's well deserved. He's actually an artist that's featured on the project with me and Wayne, so I'm excited for people to hear that. And it's just divine timing.

2 Chainz Tells Apple Music That Benny The Butcher is Also Featured on The Project with Lil Wayne…

Benny the Butcher. You know what I'm saying? This is a rap album. Let's not lose focus of what's going on. It's fabulous too. Someone else who has a sharp pen and very witty.