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Employee of the Month - 2 Chainz

The artist formerly known as Tity Boi receded from the limelight in 2013, coming off a banner year in 2k12 with a new album, the summer's best verse, and 99 total features (at $100,000 each, because he's just that GOOD). Tauheed Epps' September 10 release, B.O.A.T.S. II: ME TIME, was a strong follow-up, but casual hip-hop listeners probably didn't need more 2 Chainz in their face to fuel rap's critics.

Diplo does it right with this luxurious backing beat, but 2 Chainz' verses are far from memorable. Still, I appreciate the high energy braggadocio. Earning the vaunted EotM title at an Atlanta strip joint never seemed so glamorous.