Built for Whatever

2021 studio album by Tee Grizzley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Built for Whatever is the third studio album by American rapper Tee Grizzley. It was released through Atlantic Records and 300 Entertainment on May 7, 2021. The album features guest appearances from the late King Von, Quavo, Young Dolph, YNW Melly, Lil Durk, Lil Tjay, Grizzley's younger brother Baby Grizzley, G Herbo, Allstar Lee, Mu, and Big Sean. Production was handled by Chopsquad DJ, Hit-Boy, and Helluva.[1]

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ReleasedMay 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)
Length53:48
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Built for Whatever
Studio album by
Tee Grizzley
ReleasedMay 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)
Length53:48
Label
Producer
Tee Grizzley chronology
The Smartest
(2020)		 Built for Whatever
(2021)		 Half Tee Half Beast
(2022)
Singles from Built for Whatever
  1. "Late Night Calls"
    Released: February 5, 2021
  2. "White Lows Off Designer"
    Released: March 19, 2021
  3. "Never Bend Never Fold"
    Released: April 16, 2021
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Background

Tee Grizzley stated that "the title of this album is my whole life in one sentence", further explaining that "the songs on the album and the things I refer to lyrically on each track reflect pieces of my real life. The name of this album is exactly what I am – built for whatever". The font of the songs written in the track listing of the album is also the same font that is used in the series of action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto, which Grizzley is an avid fan of, as he created a Grand Theft Auto "Grizzley World" server that he played fans snippets of songs from the album a few days before it was released and also made a gaming team called Grizzley Gang Gaming.[3]

Singles

Tee Grizzley released the album's lead single, "Late Night Calls", on February 5, 2021.[4] He followed it up with "White Lows Off Designer", featuring fellow American rapper Lil Durk, which was released as the second single on March 19, 2021.[5] The third and final single, "Never Bend Never Fold", a collaboration with fellow American rapper G Herbo, was released on April 16, 2021.[6]

Release and promotion

On April 29, 2021, Tee Grizzley announced the album alongside its release date and artwork through social media.[7] The track listing was revealed on May 3, 2021.[8]

Critical reception

DJ First Class from Revolt described the album as "a solid body of work that will indeed silence all haters and doubters" and "the title holds weight as Tee Grizzley lets it be known that he will beat any odds formed against him and continue to cement his legacy and provide for his family.[9]

Track listing

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Built for Whatever track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grizzley Talk"
Jose the Plug3:29
2."Not Gone Play" (featuring King Von)
Chopsquad DJ2:35
3."Built to Last"
  • T. Wallace
  • Jose
Jose the Plug3:06
4."In My Feelings" (featuring Quavo and Young Dolph)
Hit-Boy2:52
5."Careless" (featuring YNW Melly)
Wavy Kid on the Beat2:58
6."White Lows Off Designer" (featuring Lil Durk)
B. Lewis2:55
7."Mad at Us"
  • T. Wallace
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:37
8."Life Insurance" (featuring Lil Tjay)
Chopsquad DJ3:53
9."Evictions"
  • T. Wallace
  • Hollis
Hit-Boy2:35
10."Left Wrist Icey" (featuring Baby Grizzley)
Helluva3:26
11."High Speed"
  • T. Wallace
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:50
12."Never Bend Never Fold" (with G Herbo)
Chopsquad DJ2:30
13."Less Talking More Action"
  • T. Wallace
  • Antt Beatz
Antt Beatz1:49
14."White Dior Tee" (featuring Allstar Lee and Mu)
  • T. Wallace
  • Leon Miles
  • Mu
  • Brian313
Brian3132:51
15."What We On" (featuring Big Sean)
Hit-Boy3:29
16."Quit Trappin"
  • T. Wallace
  • McCurtis
Helluva2:00
17."Change"
  • T. Wallace
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:52
18."Late Night Calls"
  • T. Wallace
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:54
19."Free Baby Grizzley (Outro)" (featuring Baby Grizzley)
  • M. Wallace
  • Ronald Brown
Da Realest2:07
Total length:53:48
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Personnel

Musicians

  • Tee Grizzley – primary artist (all tracks)
  • King Von – featured artist (track 2)
  • Quavo – featured artist (track 4)
  • Young Dolph – featured artist (track 4)
  • YNW Melly – featured artist (track 5)
  • Lil Durk – featured artist (track 6)
  • Lil Tjay – featured artist (track 8)
  • Baby Grizzley – featured artist (tracks 10, 19)
  • G Herbo – primary artist (track 12)
  • Allstar Lee – featured artist (track 14)
  • Mu – featured artist (track 14)
  • Big Sean – featured artist (track 15)

Technical

  • J Lacy – mixing (tracks 1–3, 5–8, 10–14, 16–19)
  • David Kim – mixing (tracks 4, 9, 15)

Charts

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Chart performance for Built for Whatever
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10]46
US Billboard 200[11]15
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12]10
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