The song features vocals from American soul singer Charlie Wilson and serves as the album's second single.
"Bound 2" incorporates samples from "Bound" by Ponderosa Twins Plus One and the line "Uh-huh, honey" from Brenda Lee's "Sweet Nothin's".
"Bound 2" received general acclaim from music critics, who referred to the song as one of the highlights of the album, comparing its soul influenced, sample-based production to West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004).
Soul singer Charlie Wilson appears uncredited on the song and performed it with West numerous times, upon its single release.
XXL positioned it at number 17 on their list of the best songs of 2013.