Built for Whatever

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]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Built for Whatever
Studio album by Tee Grizzley
Released	May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)
Length	53:48
Label	Atlantic 300
Producer	Selim Bouab (also exec.) Antt Beatz B. Lewis Brian313 Chopsquad DJ Da Realest Helluva Hit-Boy Jose the Plug Wavy Kid on the Beat
Tee Grizzley chronology
The Smartest (2020) Built for Whatever (2021) Half Tee Half Beast (2022)
Singles from Built for Whatever
"Late Night Calls" Released: February 5, 2021 "White Lows Off Designer" Released: March 19, 2021 "Never Bend Never Fold" Released: April 16, 2021

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

Built for Whatever track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Grizzley Talk"	Terry Wallace, Jr. Von Jose	Jose the Plug	3:29
2.	"Not Gone Play" (featuring King Von)	T. Wallace Dayvon Bennett Darrell Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:35
3.	"Built to Last"	T. Wallace Jose	Jose the Plug	3:06
4.	"In My Feelings" (featuring Quavo and Young Dolph)	T. Wallace Quavious Marshall Adolph Thornton Chauncey Hollis, Jr.	Hit-Boy	2:52
5.	"Careless" (featuring YNW Melly)	T. Wallace Jamell Demons Wavy Kid on the Beat	Wavy Kid on the Beat	2:58
6.	"White Lows Off Designer" (featuring Lil Durk)	T. Wallace Durk Banks Bradford Lewis	B. Lewis	2:55
7.	"Mad at Us"	T. Wallace Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:37
8.	"Life Insurance" (featuring Lil Tjay)	T. Wallace Tione Merritt Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	3:53
9.	"Evictions"	T. Wallace Hollis	Hit-Boy	2:35
10.	"Left Wrist Icey" (featuring Baby Grizzley)	T. Wallace Marcellus Wallace Martin McCurtis	Helluva	3:26
11.	"High Speed"	T. Wallace Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:50
12.	"Never Bend Never Fold" (with G Herbo)	T. Wallace Herbert Wright III Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:30
13.	"Less Talking More Action"	T. Wallace Antt Beatz	Antt Beatz	1:49
14.	"White Dior Tee" (featuring Allstar Lee and Mu)	T. Wallace Leon Miles Mu Brian313	Brian313	2:51
15.	"What We On" (featuring Big Sean)	T. Wallace Sean Anderson Hollis	Hit-Boy	3:29
16.	"Quit Trappin"	T. Wallace McCurtis	Helluva	2:00
17.	"Change"	T. Wallace Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:52
18.	"Late Night Calls"	T. Wallace Jackson	Chopsquad DJ	2:54
19.	"Free Baby Grizzley (Outro)" (featuring Baby Grizzley)	M. Wallace Ronald Brown	Da Realest	2:07
Total length:				53:48

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

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