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House arrest would likely slow anyone's daily routine. It probably played a factor in T.I.'s decision to write down his rhymes for the first time since his debut. A year of jail time on the horizon would, just the same, impact a writer's output, and it has done just that on Paper Trail. Plenty of these tracks have nothing to do with T.I.'s federal weapons conviction -- escapist fare like the number one Hot 100 single "Whatever You Like" and the mindnumbing "Porn Star," where he's barely coasting -- but there is a sense of urgency and a new dimension of self-reflection not touched upon throughout the holding pattern that was T.I. vs T.I.P. And when he's just battling, as on "I'm Illy," he reaches a level of indignant rage that manages to top that of "I'm Talkin' to You." The M.I.A.-sampling, Kanye West-produced "Swagga Like Us" features verses from Jay-Z, West, and Lil Wayne, but its chunky, rugged, alien beat could've hit even harder with just T.I., whose pent-up swagger makes for the best vocal fit. The cut with multiple features that is deserving of even more talk is "On Top of the World," where B.o.B. and (especially) Ludacris complement atypical wealth-related T.I. boasts like "Cousins in college -- where you think they get tuition from?" The production work also helps place the album above T.I. vs T.I.P.; Toomp's return provides some much needed punch, as does Danja's slow motion, almost bluesy, organ-drenched beat for "No Matter What." [A clean edition was also made available.] ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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the king
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- By GodzSoulja76
- 2/18/2009 21:49:35
- t.i. is the realist nigga in the game much respect for him, i'll pray that he bounces back after all this. i hope my homie don't get no time time, but it is what is, hold ya head my nigga.
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OMG
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- By Cherrielover13
- 1/20/2009 02:06:15
- T.I. is one of the hotest guys ive seen in a long time
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dats my boo
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- By lalaboo1
- 12/9/2008 03:51:05
- T.I. IS MY HUSBAND AND YALL HATERZ CAN CHANGE DAT
T.I.~N~ LALA 4 EVER - 0 out of 2 people
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Are You Not Entertained?
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- By Grand Muad Dib
- 11/24/2008 06:20:43
- I've always had mixed feelings about T.I. He seemed like an artist on the verge of a breakthrough...but being held back. Life recently threw him a curve ball and he responded with the unbridled Paper Trail. The album is clearly his best work. The collabs with Rihanna, Luda, Ursher, and JT are among the best he has ever done...His rule breaking 56 Bars...leaves the 16 bars verses in the dust...but my two favorites are My Life Your Entertainment and Dead and Gone.
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Pretty Good
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- By PrincezzCedez
- 10/13/2008 02:58:44
- As you Can see I am a Top Listener... I am Now Madly Addicted To 4 Songs on This album. I hope I get to Listen to the rest soon. ^_^
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