King is Back
The album begins appropriately with the lyrical dexterity of “56 Bars (Intro).” With regal authority, TIP dissects then dismisses his less talented naysayers without ever having to call out a name. Reunited with the producer that’s crafted his biggest hits, DJ Toomp’s pulsing bass lines fit perfectly with the Bankhead star’s cocksure demeanor; setting a good start for the disc.
That focus continues on their second album collaboration “I’m Illy.” Again in battle mode, T.I. juxtaposes his achievements with a thinly veiled, local Atlanta rapper who aspires to the king’s throne in mind.
For the first time, TIP addresses in detail the events that lead to his gun prosecution on “Ready For Whatever.” Over Drumma Boy’s urgent but sprawling synths, T.I. makes a compelling argument for his need for weapons, explaining the murder of his best friend before his eyes despite the six figures he already pays for security. What makes the track work so well is that TIP is brave enough to leave his Rap persona at the door and reveal the fear that fueled his rash decisions. Full Review at AllHipHop
Bring him out!
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Jus One Word Classic….
Classic, must-have, one of the best T.I. albums to date!!! Go cop that
ti is a fuckin nigger. niggers= scum of earth.
ti=scum of earth.
fuckin womaniser. black bastard
personally, I thought paper trail was TIs weakest album to date both production wise and lyrically, shouldn’t of written that shit down, it made him worse. Personally i think His best cd was King or Urban Legend
He the best point blank PERIOD