"Love This Life" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released April 3, 2012 as the first promotional single from his eighth studio album Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head (2012). The song, thematically reminiscent of his 2008 hit single "Whatever You Like", was produced by production duo 1500 or Nothin'.[1] The song was included on the album as an iTunes bonus track.
Music video [edit]
The music video premiered June 14, 2012 on 106 and Park.
Composition [edit]
The song's hook contains 'layered' singing vocals by T.I., much similar to the ones of used in "That's All She Wrote", a previous single released by T.I. featuring fellow rapper Eminem, also known for often using layered singing vocals.[2][3] T.I. told XXL that the song speaks to women, "but from a man’s perspective." He described the song's concept as "People who find themselves in a situation where the woman might say she wants to part ways with the man, but the man [is] like, 'Let’s be sensible about this. You gonna leave all this? And go where?'"[4] While T.I. incorporates references to cars, shoes, and jewelry, he also expresses the desire to have an understanding relationship.[1][3] The audio gained 2,234,599 views through one week and the video 1,774,285 views on YouTube.
Critical reception [edit]
Markman compared T.I.'s delivery to that on "Whatever You Like", only "much darker.""[5]"[6][7] Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush called it "a great rap ballad that could make the toughest neighborhood thug want to buy candy and flowers for his girlfriend."[8]
Charts [edit]
Release history [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (2012-04-03). "New Song: T.I., 'Love This Life'". MTV. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Greenwald, David (2012-04-02). "Listen: T.I.'s First 'Trouble Man' Single, 'Love This Life'". Billboard (Nielsen Company). Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ a b Gates, Sara (2012-04-03). "T.I. Releases 'Love This Life' And Loves His Wife". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Chery, Carl (2012-03-26). "T.I. to Drop New Single Next Month". XXL. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Markman, Rob (2012-04-03). "T.I. Spoils His Lady On New Single 'Love This Life'". MTV. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Coplan, Chris (2012-04-02). "Check Out: T.I. – 'Love This Life'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (2012-04-03). "T.I. Restores Our Faith With Giddy 'Love This Life'". Spin. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (2012-04-03). "T.I., 'Love This Life' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "T.I. Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for T.I.. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "T.I. Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for T.I.. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ iTunes - Music - Love This Life - Single by T.I.
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