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T.I.: King I Love Myself An Album Review by Nfared
To say that T.I. has no problems with self-esteem is probably a huge
understatement. For the past few years of his career, he has deemed himself the
“King Of The South”. This strong sense of self will either draw or drive.
For some fellow artist in the industry, it has driven them to a strong dislike.
For fans though, it has drawn, making his fourth CD, “King” number one on
billboard. Self-fulfilling prophecy or just luck? Either way, the music speaks
for itself.

The Just Blaze produced “King Back” gives the album an energetic
kick-start. T.I. flows over an invigorating track with a deep bass line and
horns that symbolize an announcement, fitting for the title of the track. The
smooth yet jumpy “What You Know” has become the club hit of the album. Ever
confident, T.I. proclaims, “I got the top spot/and it will not stop.”
Producer Just Blaze goes at it again with “I’m Talking To You”. T.I. raps
with a passion that matches the power of the track as he flows in the chorus,
“Succa nigga you can stunt all you wanna stunt/I know you won’t buss a
gun/yeah punk I’m talking to you…” Showing he can change his flow, towards
the end of the third verse he is Twista fast as he remembers, “Had it out for
Chris but he still my nigga/sat down civilized/talked about it like niggas…”
To relate to fans, T.I. talks about his state of mind with the easy feeling
Keith Mac Produced “Ride With Me”. Paying homage as
always, he boasts, “Man I got this shit from from Simpson Road/Adamsville
Bowen Homes, Center Hill and Zone 4.” The playful “Why You Wanna” has T.I.
after a woman that does not necessarily belong to him. He is questioning of the
lady and self assured of himself in the chorus, wondering, “Gonna tell a nigga
no with an ass fat/hey why you wanna go and do that love huh? /in a relationship
you faithful to a nigga so wack/hey why you wanna go an do that love huh?”
Obviously his kingship is not the only thing he is determined about. “Get
It” is loud, fun and full of creativity from producer Swizz Beats. His days on
the streets are encountered here as he flows, “I got that get it get it/I got
that get it when you need/from soft, hard to trees/you can get it when you
need…” T.I. recounts his past vividly and in a way that can make his current
position appreciated. Showing a sense of humility, he switches up on “I’m
Straight”. He confesses, “Got a lot
of glamour and glitz but I don’t need this/beginning was a humble one…”
Proclaiming to still be something of a normal person, he says, “You can keep
the cars the clothes/the money and the hoes/just gimmie a coupla ohh’s drop me
off at the store and I’m straight.” Even a king has a softer, gentler side.

Needle Meter Simply put, T.I. has put together his strongest work to date.
From a-list producers who give the album an addictive sound and energy, to his
flow that changes to suite any beat, to his take no prisoners, put self first
approach, he has definitely come to a place in his career he can be proud of. He
joins UGK on the cool “Front Back”, visits the pain of life on the streets
with the poignant “Live In The Sky”, and even flows with Common on the
Neptunes produced “Good Life”. T.I. has a self-motivation that can only lead
to the success he has experienced. Call him a king, or just a great rapper, T.I.
just wants it known that a little hard work can go a long way.
FIVE NEEDLES- CLASSIC ALBUM!!















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