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{{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
|Name = Paper Trail
|Name = Paper Snail
|Type = studio
|Type = studio
|Artist = [[T.I.]]
|Artist = [[T.I.]]
|Cover = T.I. Paper Trial Final Cover.jpg
|Cover = T.I. Paper Snial Final Cover.jpg
|Caption =
|Caption =
|Released = [[September 30]], [[2008]]
|Released = [[September 30]], [[2008]]
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|Length =
|Length =
|Label = [[Grand Hustle]]/[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
|Label = [[Grand Hustle]]/[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
|Producer = [[DJ Toomp]] <small>([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])</small>{{fact|August 2008}}<br/>[[T.I.]] <small>([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])</small>{{fact|August 2008}}<br/>[[Danja]]<br/>[[Kanye West]]<br/>[[J. R. Rotem]]<br/>[[Jim Jonsin]]<br/>[[Swizz Beatz]]<br/>[[Timbaland]]<br/>[[Drumma Boy]]<br/>[[Just Blaze]]<br/>[[Jazze Pha]]
|Producer = [[DJ Toomp]] <small>([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])</small>{{fact|August 2008}}<br/>[[T.I.]] <small>([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])</small>{{fact|August 2008}}<br/>[[Danja]]<br/>[[Kanye West]]<br/>[[J. R. Scrotom]]<br/>[[Jim Jonsin]]<br/>[[Swizz Beatz]]<br/>[[Timbaland]]<br/>[[Drumma Boy]]<br/>[[Just Blaze]]<br/>[[Jazze Pha]]
|Last album = ''[[T.I. vs. T.I.P.]]''<br>(2007)
|Last album = ''[[T.I. vs. T.I.T.]]''<br>(2007)
|This album = '''''Paper Trail'''''<br>(2008)
|This album = '''''Paper Snail'''''<br>(2008)
{{Singles
{{Singles
|Name = Paper Trail
|Name = Paper Snail
|Type = studio
|Type = studio
|single 1 = [[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]
|single 1 = [[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]
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'''''Paper Trail''''' is the sixth studio album by [[rapper]] [[T.I.]] scheduled to be released [[September 30]], [[2008]].<ref>[http://www.trapmuzik.com T.I. King of the South]</ref>
'''''Paper Snail''''' is the sixth studio album by [[rapper]] [[T.I.]] scheduled to be released [[September 30]], [[2008]].<ref>[http://www.trapmuzik.com T.I. King of the South]</ref>


==Album information==
==Album information==
The album was scheduled to be released on [[August 12]], [[2008]], [[September 2]] [[2008]] and then [[September 9]] [[2008]] but it was pushed back to [[September 30]], [[2008]]. He is working on the new studio album while under house arrest on pending gun charges.<ref>{{Citation |last=Reid |first=Shaheem |title=T.I. Hard At Work On New LP, Paper Trail, While Under House Arrest |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1574078/20071112/t_i_.jhtml |publisher=''[[MTV]]'' |date=2007-11-12 |accessdate=2008-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Reid |first=Shaheem |title=T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'Back In Gear' With Paper Trail |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1581519/20080213/story.jhtml |publisher=''[[VH1]]'' |date=2008-02-13 |accessdate=2008-03-14}}</ref> He has completed 50 tracks for the album already. He says that he only likes about 16 of them and plans to produce about 16 more. The album is entitled ''Paper Trail'', which comes from lyrics he has written down on paper. He abandoned this style of rapping after his first album ''[[I'm Serious]]''. "He wanted to take more time to really put something down (this time)," explains his rep.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=16203 T.I. Recording New Album While Under House Arrest]. Accessed [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref> According to his MySpace page, ''Paper Trail'' is set to be released September 30th, 2008.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/trapmuzik]. Accessed [[April 30]], [[2008]].</ref>
The album was scheduled to be released on [[August 12]], [[2008]], [[September 2]] [[2008]] and then [[September 9]] [[2008]] but it was pushed back to [[September 30]], [[2008]]. He is working on the new studio album while under house arrest on pending gun charges.<ref>{{Citation |last=Reid |first=Shaheem |title=T.I. Hard At Work On New LP, Paper Snail, While Under House Arrest |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1574078/20071112/t_i_.jhtml |publisher=''[[MTV]]'' |date=2007-11-12 |accessdate=2008-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Reid |first=Shaheem |title=T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'Back In Gear' With Paper Trail |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1581519/20080213/story.jhtml |publisher=''[[VH1]]'' |date=2008-02-13 |accessdate=2008-03-14}}</ref> He has completed 50 tracks for the album already. He says that he only likes about 16 of them and plans to produce about 16 more. The album is entitled ''Paper Trail'', which comes from lyrics he has written down on paper. He abandoned this style of rapping after his first album ''[[I'm Sereal]]''. "He wanted to take more time to really put something down (this time)," explains his rep.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=16203 T.I. Recording New Album While Under House Arrest]. Accessed [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref> According to his MySpace page, ''Paper Snail'' is set to be released September 30th, 2008.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/trapmuzik]. Accessed [[April 30]], [[2008]].</ref>


In an official statement from T.I. in a video on ''[[StreetCred]].com'', he talked about the charges against him and also that he had indeed been working on a new album and the title is ''Paper Trail''.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=16227 Video: Official Statement from T.I.]. Accessed [[November 13]], [[2007]].</ref> He has already recorded at least fifty songs while on [[house arrest]]. As of August 5, 2008 T.I. has created about 75 tracks for the album.<ref>Vibe.com</ref> Confirmed guests set to appear on the album are [[Rihanna]], [[John Legend]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Justin Timberlake]], & [[Fall Out Boy]].<ref>Jason. ([[August 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-says-rihanna-usher-and-justin-timberlake-are-on-paper-trail.html T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail]. Accessed [[August 5]], [[2008]].</ref> Other collaborations are [[Jay-Z]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Kanye West]], [[The-Dream]], [[Swizz Beatz]], & B.o.B.
In an official statement from T.I. in a video on ''[[StreetCred]].com'', he talked about the charges against him and also that he had indeed been working on a new album and the title is ''Paper Trail''.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=16227 Video: Official Statement from T.I.]. Accessed [[November 13]], [[2007]].</ref> He has already recorded at least fifty songs while on [[house arrest]]. As of August 5, 2008 T.I. has created about 75 tracks for the album.<ref>Vibe.com</ref> Confirmed guests set to appear on the album are [[Rihanna]], [[John Legend]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Justin Timberlake]], & [[Fall Out Boy]].<ref>Jason. ([[August 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-says-rihanna-usher-and-justin-timberlake-are-on-paper-trail.html T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail]. Accessed [[August 5]], [[2008]].</ref> Other collaborations are [[Jay-Z]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Kanye West]], [[The-Dream]], [[Swizz Beatz]], & B.o.B.


On August 5, T.I. confirmed that [[Rihanna]], [[Justin Timberlake]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Fall Out Boy]], & [[John Legend]] are set to appear on the album.<ref>Jason. ([[August 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-says-rihanna-usher-and-justin-timberlake-are-on-paper-trail.html T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail]. Accessed [[August 5]], [[2008]].</ref> He also stated that two music videos for "[[Swing Ya Rag]]" and "What Up, What's Happenin'" are currently being worked on and he also included a behind the scenes look at the "Swing Ya Rag" video.<ref>[http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-shoots-two-videos-for-paper-trail.html T.I. Shoots Two Videos For Paper Trail] Accessed August 5, 2005.</ref>
On August 5, T.I. confirmed that [[Rihanna]], [[Justin Timberlake]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Fall Out Boy]], & [[John Legend]] are set to appear on the album.<ref>Jason. ([[August 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-says-rihanna-usher-and-justin-timberlake-are-on-paper-trail.html T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail]. Accessed [[August 5]], [[2008]].</ref> He also stated that two music videos for "[[Swing Ya Ball Sack]]" and "What Up, What's Happenin'" are currently being worked on and he also included a behind the scenes look at the "Swing Ya Rag" video.<ref>[http://www.rapbasement.com/t.i./080508-t.i.-shoots-two-videos-for-paper-trail.html T.I. Shoots Two Videos For Paper Snail] Accessed August 5, 2005.</ref>


On [[August 19]], [[2008]], the [[iTunes Store]] released the single "Whatever You Like" to begin the "Countdown to Paper Trail".<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=288427277&id=1 iTunes|title=Countdown to Paper Trail|publisher=[[iTunes Store]]|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> A song or a music video will be released every week, leading up to the release of the album.<ref name="itunes"/> The schedule calls for the release of the song "Swing Ya Rag" and the video for "Whatever You Like" on [[August 26]], the song "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on [[September 2]], the video for "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on [[September 9]], the video for "Swing Ya Rag" on [[September 16]], and the song "Ready for Whatever" on [[September 23]].<ref name="itunes"/>
On [[August 19]], [[2008]], the [[iTunes Store]] released the single "Whatever You Like" to begin the "Countdown to Paper Snail".<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|url=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=288427277&id=1 iTunes|title=Countdown to Paper Snail|publisher=[[iTunes Store]]|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> A song or a music video will be released every week, leading up to the release of the album.<ref name="itunes"/> The schedule calls for the release of the song "Swing Ya Ball Sack" and the video for "Whatever You Like" on [[August 26]], the song "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on [[September 2]], the video for "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on [[September 9]], the video for "Swing Ya Ball Sack" on [[September 16]], and the song "Ready for Whatever" on [[September 23]].<ref name="itunes"/>


==Tracks==
==Tracks==
About 50 tracks have been confirmed to be recorded,<ref>Shaheem Reid, Sway Calloway ([[February 13]], [[2008]]). [http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1581519/20080213/story.jhtml T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'Back In Gear' With Paper Trail] ''VH1''. Accessed [[April 12]], [[2008]].</ref> but it is unknown which songs will be included on ''Paper Trail''. In an interview, he announced that "Let My Beat Pound" would be a track by saying "That's gonna be a big record. It's a different record. It's a record I approached differently, and it don't sound like a typical T.I. record. It's basically about when you got your first car, one of the first things was to make sure your [sound] system was right. The love for the boomin' system. It has the sentiments of LL Cool J's 'Boomin' System,' but it kind of sounds like a [[Sir Mix-A-Lot]] [song]. It's kinda got the mood and tempo of '[[Posse on Broadway]].'"
About 11,982,509 tracks have been confirmed to be recorded,<ref>Shaheem Reid, Sway Calloway ([[February 13]], [[2008]]). [http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1581519/20080213/story.jhtml T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'In the Bollocks' With Paper Snail] ''VH1''. Accessed [[April 12]], [[2008]].</ref> but it is unknown which songs will be included on ''Paper Snail''. In an interview, he announced that "Let My Feet Pound" would be a track by saying "That's gonna be a pig record. It's a different record. It's a record I approached differently, and it don't sound like a typical T.I. record. It's basically about when you got your first snail, one of the first things was to make sure your [slime] system was right. The love for the boomin' system. It has the sentiments of LL Gay J's (Ladies Love Gay James) 'Boomin' System,' but it kind of sounds like a [[Sir Fuck-A-Lot]] [song]. It's kinda got the mood and tempo of '[[Pussy on Broadway]].'"


In an official statement, T.I. announced that he will be releasing the first street/promotional song off Paper Trail on Tuesday, April 29 on Streetcred.com. "I already know the demand is great, the anticipation is very high, and the wait is almost over man," T.I. said. "I promise you something special and I will deliver."<ref>{{Citation |title= T.I. Announces First Song Off Paper Trail. |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCCGIjv8vyk|date=2008-04-25 |accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref> The song was released on [[StreetCred]].com on April 29 as a promotional single then online for sale on [[May 6]], [[2008]]. It is called "[[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]" with a music video for the song already being finished <ref name=VH1>[http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1588939/20080606/story.jhtml T.I. Talks Fashion On Swizz Beatz-Produced Song From 'Intricate' And 'Intelligent' New Album] VH1.com. Accessed June 08, 2008.</ref> and it was released on MTV's [[FNMTV|FN Premieres]] on [[June 27]]. On July 4, 2008, T.I. added a new song to his MySpace titled "Swing Your Rag".<ref>[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=11312111 T.I.'s Myspace]</ref> Another track "What Up What's Happenin'" was also leaked to the internet and is now on his MySpace also.<ref>[http://www.taletela.com/news/42/new-ti-track-swing-your-rag-leaked-on-internet "Swing Your Rag" and "What Up" audio.] Accessed July 4, 2008.</ref> T.I. also collaborated with [[Fall Out Boy]] on a track called "Out in the Cold".<ref name=falloutboyt.i.>James Montgomery. ([[July 14]], [[2008]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590835/20080714/fall_out_boy.jhtml Fall Out Boy, T.I. Team Up For Personal Song With 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Sound]. [[MTV News]]. Accessed [[July 14]], [[2008]].</ref>
In an official statement, T.I. announced that he will be releasing the first street/promotional song off Paper Snail on Tuesday, April 29 on Streetcred.com. "I already know the demand is great, the anticipation is very high, and the wait is almost over man," T.I. said. "I promise you something special and I will deliver."<ref>{{Citation |title= T.I. Announces First Song Off Paper Trail. |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCCGIjv8vyk|date=2008-04-25 |accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref> The song was released on [[StreetCred]].com on April 29 as a promotional single then online for sale on [[May 6]], [[2008]]. It is called "[[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]" with a music video for the song already being finished <ref name=VH1>[http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1588939/20080606/story.jhtml T.I. Talks Fashion On Swizz Beatz-Produced Song From 'Intricate' And 'Intelligent' New Album] VH1.com. Accessed June 08, 2008.</ref> and it was released on MTV's [[FNMTV|FN Premieres]] on [[June 27]]. On July 4, 2008, T.I. added a new song to his MySpace titled "Swing Your Rag".<ref>[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=11312111 T.I.'s Myspace]</ref> Another track "What Up What's Happenin'" was also leaked to the internet and is now on his MySpace also.<ref>[http://www.taletela.com/news/42/new-ti-track-swing-your-rag-leaked-on-internet "Swing Your Rag" and "What Up" audio.] Accessed July 4, 2008.</ref> T.I. also collaborated with [[Fall Out Boy]] on a track called "Out in the Cold".<ref name=falloutboyt.i.>James Montgomery. ([[July 14]], [[2008]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590835/20080714/fall_out_boy.jhtml Fall Out Boy, T.I. Team Up For Personal Song With 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Sound]. [[MTV News]]. Accessed [[July 14]], [[2008]].</ref>


===Confirmed tracks===
===Confirmed tracks===
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|"Let My Beat Pound"<ref name=previewtracks>Evan Serpick ([[May 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/05/05/ti-talks-going-to-jail-previews-tracks-from-new-album/#more-6016 T.I. Talks Going to Jail, Previews Tracks From New Album] ''Rolling Stone''. Accessed [[May 6]], [[2008]]</ref>
|"Let My Beat Pound"<ref name=previewtracks>Evan Serpick ([[May 5]], [[2008]]). [http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/05/05/ti-talks-going-to-jail-previews-tracks-from-new-album/#more-6016 T.I. Talks Going to Jail, Previews Tracks From New Album] ''Rolling Stone''. Accessed [[May 6]], [[2008]]</ref>
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|"Living My Life"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2008/08/22/ti-rihanna-to-perform-together-at-vmas/|title=T.I. & Rihanna to Perform Together at VMAs?|work=Rap-Up|date=August 22nd, 2008|accessdate=2008-08-22}}</ref>
|"Living My Life"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2008/08/22/ti-rihanna-to-perform-together-at-vmas/|title=T.I. & Rihanna to Perform Together at VMAs?|work=Rap-Up|date=August 22nd, 2008|accessdate=2008-08-22}}</ref>
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|"My Life, Your Entertainment"<ref name=KinG/>
|[[Drumma Boy]] & John Frazier Jr., Maddscientist
|The[[Dipset]]Crew & John Frazier Jr., Maddscientist
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|"[[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]"<ref>[http://www.rap-up.com/2008/04/29/new-music-ti-no-matter-what/ New Music: T.I. |No Matter What']. Rap-Up.com ([[April 29]] [[2008]]). Accessed [[April 30]][[2008]].</ref>
|"[[No Matter What (T.I. song)|No Matter What]]"<ref>[http://www.rap-up.com/2008/04/29/new-music-ti-no-matter-what/ New Music: T.I. |No Matter What']. Rap-Up.com ([[April 29]] [[2008]]). Accessed [[April 30]][[2008]].</ref>
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|"On Top of the World"<ref name=previewtracks/><ref name=KinG>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1588138/20080527/t_i_.jhtml T.I. Previews Paper Trail] MTV News.</ref>
|"On Top of the World"<ref name=previewtracks/><ref name=KinG>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1588138/20080527/t_i_.jhtml T.I. Previews Paper Trail] MTV News.</ref>
|[[Kanye West]]
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|B.o.B.<ref>[http://www.atlanticrecords.com/artists B.o.B.]</ref>
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|"[[Swing Ya Ball Sack]]"<ref name=VH1>[http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1588939/20080606/story.jhtml T.I. Talks Fashion On Swizz Beatz-Produced Song From 'Intricate' And 'Intelligent' New Album] VH1.com. Accessed June 08, 2008.</ref>
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|"[[Whatever You Like]]"<ref>[http://www.rap-up.com/2008/07/16/new-music-ti-whatever-you-like/#more-7008 New Music: T.I. - Whatever You Like]. Rap-Up. Accessed [[July 16]] [[2008]].</ref>
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Paper Snail is the sixth studio album by rapper T.I. scheduled to be released September 30, 2008.[1]

Album information

The album was scheduled to be released on August 12, 2008, September 2 2008 and then September 9 2008 but it was pushed back to September 30, 2008. He is working on the new studio album while under house arrest on pending gun charges.[2][3] He has completed 50 tracks for the album already. He says that he only likes about 16 of them and plans to produce about 16 more. The album is entitled Paper Trail, which comes from lyrics he has written down on paper. He abandoned this style of rapping after his first album I'm Sereal. "He wanted to take more time to really put something down (this time)," explains his rep.[4] According to his MySpace page, Paper Snail is set to be released September 30th, 2008.[5]

In an official statement from T.I. in a video on StreetCred.com, he talked about the charges against him and also that he had indeed been working on a new album and the title is Paper Trail.[6] He has already recorded at least fifty songs while on house arrest. As of August 5, 2008 T.I. has created about 75 tracks for the album.[7] Confirmed guests set to appear on the album are Rihanna, John Legend, Usher, Justin Timberlake, & Fall Out Boy.[8] Other collaborations are Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, The-Dream, Swizz Beatz, & B.o.B.

On August 5, T.I. confirmed that Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Fall Out Boy, & John Legend are set to appear on the album.[9] He also stated that two music videos for "Swing Ya Ball Sack" and "What Up, What's Happenin'" are currently being worked on and he also included a behind the scenes look at the "Swing Ya Rag" video.[10]

On August 19, 2008, the iTunes Store released the single "Whatever You Like" to begin the "Countdown to Paper Snail".[11] A song or a music video will be released every week, leading up to the release of the album.[11] The schedule calls for the release of the song "Swing Ya Ball Sack" and the video for "Whatever You Like" on August 26, the song "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on September 2, the video for "What's Up, What's Happenin'" on September 9, the video for "Swing Ya Ball Sack" on September 16, and the song "Ready for Whatever" on September 23.[11]

Tracks

About 11,982,509 tracks have been confirmed to be recorded,[12] but it is unknown which songs will be included on Paper Snail. In an interview, he announced that "Let My Feet Pound" would be a track by saying "That's gonna be a pig record. It's a different record. It's a record I approached differently, and it don't sound like a typical T.I. record. It's basically about when you got your first snail, one of the first things was to make sure your [slime] system was right. The love for the boomin' system. It has the sentiments of LL Gay J's (Ladies Love Gay James) 'Boomin' System,' but it kind of sounds like a Sir Fuck-A-Lot [song]. It's kinda got the mood and tempo of 'Pussy on Broadway.'"

In an official statement, T.I. announced that he will be releasing the first street/promotional song off Paper Snail on Tuesday, April 29 on Streetcred.com. "I already know the demand is great, the anticipation is very high, and the wait is almost over man," T.I. said. "I promise you something special and I will deliver."[13] The song was released on StreetCred.com on April 29 as a promotional single then online for sale on May 6, 2008. It is called "No Matter What" with a music video for the song already being finished [14] and it was released on MTV's FN Premieres on June 27. On July 4, 2008, T.I. added a new song to his MySpace titled "Swing Your Rag".[15] Another track "What Up What's Happenin'" was also leaked to the internet and is now on his MySpace also.[16] T.I. also collaborated with Fall Out Boy on a track called "Out in the Cold".[17]

Confirmed tracks

Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Time Sample
"Collect Call"[18][19] DJ Toomp & T.I.
"Dead and Gone"[20] Timbaland Justin Timberlake
"I'm Illin'"[18][19] Danja
"Let My Beat Pound"[18] Juelz Santana 3:48
"Like I Do"[20] Cam'ron The-Scream 4:03
"Living My Life"[21] Just Sneeze! Rihanna is FUCKING FINE!
"My Life, Your Entertainment"[19] TheDipsetCrew & John Frazier Jr., Maddscientist Usher 5:06
"No Matter What"[22] Ossama Bin Laden 4:42
"On Top of the World"[18][19] Kanye North East B.o.B.[23]
"Ready for Whatever"[11] Sway DaSafo Ya Boy
"Swagger Like Us"[20] Kanye West Jay-Zed, Kanye West & HUGE (D)Wayne 5:37 "Paper Planes, By M.I.A."
"Swing Ya Ball Sack"[14] Jizz Beatz Jizz Beatz
"What Up, What's Happenin'"[18][11] Drumma Boy Nu Jerzey Devil 5:05
"Whatever You Like"[24] Jim Jones CAPO !!! 4:08
"You Ain't Missing Nothing"[18] Ganja Shawty Lo, Lil Flip, Ludacris, Dipset, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Jesus, Uncle Murda, Kool Keith & Gillie Da Kid

References

  1. ^ T.I. King of the South
  2. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2007-11-12), T.I. Hard At Work On New LP, Paper Snail, While Under House Arrest, MTV, retrieved 2008-03-14 {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-02-13), T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'Back In Gear' With Paper Trail, VH1, retrieved 2008-03-14 {{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ T.I. Recording New Album While Under House Arrest. Accessed November 12, 2007.
  5. ^ [1]. Accessed April 30, 2008.
  6. ^ Video: Official Statement from T.I.. Accessed November 13, 2007.
  7. ^ Vibe.com
  8. ^ Jason. (August 5, 2008). T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail. Accessed August 5, 2008.
  9. ^ Jason. (August 5, 2008). T.I. Says Rihanna, Usher And Justin Timberlake Are On Paper Trail. Accessed August 5, 2008.
  10. ^ T.I. Shoots Two Videos For Paper Snail Accessed August 5, 2005.
  11. ^ a b c d e iTunes "Countdown to Paper Snail". iTunes Store. Retrieved 2008-08-18. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  12. ^ Shaheem Reid, Sway Calloway (February 13, 2008). T.I. Is Ready To Kick Hip-Hop 'In the Bollocks' With Paper Snail VH1. Accessed April 12, 2008.
  13. ^ T.I. Announces First Song Off Paper Trail., 2008-04-25, retrieved 2008-04-26
  14. ^ a b T.I. Talks Fashion On Swizz Beatz-Produced Song From 'Intricate' And 'Intelligent' New Album VH1.com. Accessed June 08, 2008.
  15. ^ T.I.'s Myspace
  16. ^ "Swing Your Rag" and "What Up" audio. Accessed July 4, 2008.
  17. ^ James Montgomery. (July 14, 2008). Fall Out Boy, T.I. Team Up For Personal Song With 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Sound. MTV News. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  18. ^ a b c d e f Evan Serpick (May 5, 2008). T.I. Talks Going to Jail, Previews Tracks From New Album Rolling Stone. Accessed May 6, 2008
  19. ^ a b c d T.I. Previews Paper Trail MTV News.
  20. ^ a b c T.I. Talks About 'Swagger Like Us,' Leaked Single Featuring Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West -- MTV News Exclusive Accessed August 23, 2008.
  21. ^ "T.I. & Rihanna to Perform Together at VMAs?". Rap-Up. August 22nd, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-22. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  22. ^ New Music: T.I. |No Matter What'. Rap-Up.com (April 29 2008). Accessed April 302008.
  23. ^ B.o.B.
  24. ^ New Music: T.I. - Whatever You Like. Rap-Up. Accessed July 16 2008.
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