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*"[[I'm Back (song)|I'm Back]]" was the announced first single, with the single cover being released on his official website on March 3, 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.trapmuzik.com/profiles/blogs/the-kings-back|title=The King's Back.|last=|first=|date=2010-03-03|work=|publisher=Trap Muzik|accessdate=2010-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1633168/20100304/t_i_.jhtml|title=T.I. Announces 'I'm Back' With New Single|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2010-03-04|work=|publisher=MTV|accessdate=2010-03-04}}</ref> The song was released on March 8, 2010 on T.I.'s official site.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.trapmuzik.com/profiles/blogs/world-premiere-ti-im-back|title=WORLD PREMIERE: T.I. - "I'M BACK"|last=|first=|date=2010-03-08|work=|publisher=Trap Muzik|accessdate=2010-03-08}}</ref> The producers of the song, [[TrackSlayerz]], described the song as "T.I. swatting at haters and assuming his rightful position atop the game after spending time behind bars."<ref name=vibetrackslayerz/> The song was available through [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on March 9, 2010<ref>{{cite news|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-back-single/id360719659|title=T.I. - I'm Back - Single|date=2010-03-09|work=iTunes|publisher=Apple|accessdate=2010-03-17}}</ref> and debuted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at #44.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/03/26/tis-prison-sentence-ends-curfew-enforced/|title=T.I.’s Prison Sentence Ends, Curfew Enforced|date=2010-03-26|work=|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=2010-03-26}}</ref>
*"[[I'm Back (song)|I'm Back]]" was the announced first single, with the single cover being released on his official website on March 3, 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.trapmuzik.com/profiles/blogs/the-kings-back|title=The King's Back.|last=|first=|date=2010-03-03|work=|publisher=Trap Muzik|accessdate=2010-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1633168/20100304/t_i_.jhtml|title=T.I. Announces 'I'm Back' With New Single|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2010-03-04|work=|publisher=MTV|accessdate=2010-03-04}}</ref> The song was released on March 8, 2010 on T.I.'s official site.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.trapmuzik.com/profiles/blogs/world-premiere-ti-im-back|title=WORLD PREMIERE: T.I. - "I'M BACK"|last=|first=|date=2010-03-08|work=|publisher=Trap Muzik|accessdate=2010-03-08}}</ref> The producers of the song, [[TrackSlayerz]], described the song as "T.I. swatting at haters and assuming his rightful position atop the game after spending time behind bars."<ref name=vibetrackslayerz/> The song was available through [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on March 9, 2010<ref>{{cite news|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-back-single/id360719659|title=T.I. - I'm Back - Single|date=2010-03-09|work=iTunes|publisher=Apple|accessdate=2010-03-17}}</ref> and debuted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at #44.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/03/26/tis-prison-sentence-ends-curfew-enforced/|title=T.I.’s Prison Sentence Ends, Curfew Enforced|date=2010-03-26|work=|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=2010-03-26}}</ref>


*"Yeah Ya Know (Takers)" was released on May 24, 2010, the song is produced by [[DJ Toomp]].<ref name=mtvtakers>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1639914/20100524/t_i_.jhtml|title=T.I. Premieres Second Single From King Uncaged|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2010-05-24|work=|publisher=MTV|accessdate=2010-05-25}}</ref>
*"Yeah Ya Know (Takers)" was released as a single on May 24, 2010, the song is produced by [[DJ Toomp]].<ref name=mtvtakers>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1639914/20100524/t_i_.jhtml|title=T.I. Premieres Second Single From King Uncaged|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2010-05-24|work=|publisher=MTV|accessdate=2010-05-25}}</ref>


*"Got Your Back" featuring [[Keri Hilson]] was the first radio single, possibly meaning it is his lead single for European countries.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/05/25/new-music-ti-f-keri-hilson-got-your-back/|title=New Music: T.I. f/ Keri Hilson – ‘Got Your Back’|date=2010-05-25|work=|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=2010-05-25}}</ref>
*"Got Your Back" featuring [[Keri Hilson]] was released as the first radio single.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/05/25/new-music-ti-f-keri-hilson-got-your-back/|title=New Music: T.I. f/ Keri Hilson – ‘Got Your Back’|date=2010-05-25|work=|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=2010-05-25}}</ref>


==Recorded songs==
==Recorded songs==
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*"Dream Me Up" <small>(featuring [[B.o.B]]; produced by Cut the Check)</small><ref name=dreamup/>
*"Dream Me Up" <small>(featuring [[B.o.B]]; produced by Cut the Check)</small><ref name=dreamup/>
*"Lick It" <small>(featuring [[Lady Gaga]]; produced by [[RedOne]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Lick It" <small>(featuring [[Lady Gaga]]; produced by [[RedOne]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Got Your Back" <small>(featuring [[Keri Hilson]]; produced by Polow da Don)</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/> - 4:25
*"Got Your Back" <small>(featuring [[Keri Hilson]]; produced by DJ Toomp)</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/> - 3:46
*"Strip" <small>(featuring [[Trey Songz]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Strip" <small>(featuring [[Trey Songz]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Show Me Your Tears" <small>(featuring [[The-Dream]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Show Me Your Tears" <small>(featuring [[The-Dream]])</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Knock Down, Drag Out" <small>(featuring [[Young Dro]] & Mac Boney)</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Knock Down, Drag Out" <small>(featuring [[Young Dro]] & Mac Boney)</small><ref name=mtvcollabs/>
*"Back From The Prison" <small>(featuring [[Styles P]]; produced by [[The Runners]]) </small>
*"Young Lady" <small>(featuring [[Eminem]]; produced by Eminem) </small>
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Untitled

King Uncaged is the seventh studio album by American rapper, T.I., set to be released on August 17, 2010.

Conception

Background

During an interview with MTV, T.I. confirmed that he had started recording for an album that would be released in 2010 following his release from prison.[1] In February 2010, Jason Geter, T.I.'s manager and co-founder of Grand Hustle Records, said that the album is slated for a summer release.[2] Rap-Up reported that the album is slated to be released around the same time as T.I.'s upcoming film project, Takers.[3] It was later confirmed to be released on August 24, 2010.[4] The release date was pushed up one week to August 17, 2010.[5]

"This is the most significant return from incarceration that the game has had since [All Eyez on Me]."

T.I.[6]

In an interview with Rolling Stone, T.I. stated that the album was the final album in a trilogy that started with T.I. vs. T.I.P. and included Paper Trail.[6]

On March 1, 2010, Atlantic Records created a Twitter account to keep the public informed about T.I. news. Atlantic Records said a major annoucement would take place on T.I.'s official site, TrapMuzik.com, on March 8, 2010.[3] This announcement was the release of the first single off the album.[7] On April 1, 2010, T.I. posted the first post-prison interview on his website and he described the album's direction being "more aggressive. It’s going hard like classic T.I.".[8] T.I. announced that the album would be titled King Uncaged on April 15, 2010.[9]

Recording

T.I. had recorded 20 songs for the album in April 2009 and said that the recording style of the album would be a mix of writing his lyrics down and free-styling.[1] In December 2009, former Warner Music Group executive, Kevin Liles, posted a message on his Twitter saying that T.I. was recording new material for a new album.[10] Jim Jonsin told Rap-Up that "It doesn’t seem like he missed a beat."[11] On May 25, 2010, T.I. stated that he recorded 80 songs for the album.[12]

Jason Geter said that T.I. has been in the studio with DJ Toomp, Lil Cee, Danja, The Runners and TrackSlayerz. He also said that much of the album's production would come from new producers.[2] In an interview with Vibe, the production duo, TrackSlayerz, confirmed that they recorded three songs with T.I., including "I'm Back".[13] DJ Toomp confirmed that he had already worked three songs with T.I. and plans to record two more. Vibe reported that Swizz Beatz has been contributing production to the album.[14] Hip-hop DX reported that Drumma Boy will contribute to the project as well.[15] Just Blaze revealed that he contributed four beats to the project.[16]

Jason Geter confirmed potential features from The-Dream and Trey Songz. The-Dream commented on his work with T.I. saying "sounds great. He's sounding beautiful. His spirit is really good. He's got the eye of the tiger."[2] Rap-Up had reported that T.I. has been recording with fellow Grand Hustle artist B.o.B.[3], one track was confirmed by B.o.B. being titled "Dream Me Up" with production from Cut the Check.[17] In an interview with Vibe, DJ Toomp revealed that T.I. was looking to get André 3000 as a feature on the album.[14] MTV reported that T.I. confirmed collaborations from Lady Gaga, Kid Rock, Young Dro, Mac Boney and Eminem.[12]

T.I. told Rolling Stone about the content he had recorded, "some songs talk about my time in prison — how I was affected by that, the way I've grown from that, things I see now that I may have not seen then, sometimes I talk about love, some songs I talk about life, some songs I talk about me being the shit on every level."[6]

Promotion

In preparation for the album's release, T.I. will be releasing a promotional mixtape titled Fuck a Mixtape with DJ Drama and DJ MLK.[18][9] MTV reported that the mixtape will be released on May 27, 2010.[12]

Singles

  • "I'm Back" was the announced first single, with the single cover being released on his official website on March 3, 2010.[19][20] The song was released on March 8, 2010 on T.I.'s official site.[21] The producers of the song, TrackSlayerz, described the song as "T.I. swatting at haters and assuming his rightful position atop the game after spending time behind bars."[13] The song was available through iTunes on March 9, 2010[22] and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #44.[23]
  • "Yeah Ya Know (Takers)" was released as a single on May 24, 2010, the song is produced by DJ Toomp.[24]
  • "Got Your Back" featuring Keri Hilson was released as the first radio single.[25]

Recorded songs

References

  1. ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (2009-04-13). "T.I. Says Next Album Will Be More Of A 'Celebration' Than Paper Trail". MTV. MTV News. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
  2. ^ a b c Crosley, Hillary (2010-02-23). "T.I. Makes First Public Appearance Since Prison". MTV News. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
  3. ^ a b c "The Story Behind T.I.'s Twitter Page". Rap-Up. 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  4. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2010-03-08). "T.I. Talks New Single, 'I'm Back,' Announces New Album". MTV. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  5. ^ "Video: T.I. – 'I'm Back'". Rap-Up. 2010-04-26. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  6. ^ a b c Serpick, Evan (2010-04-16). "T.I. Compares "King Uncaged" to Tupac's "Eyez": Inside the Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
  7. ^ "Single Covers: Lil Jon – 'Ms. Chocolate' + T.I. – 'I'm Back'". Rap-Up. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  8. ^ "T.I. Talks Prison, 'Aggressive' New Album". Rap-Up. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
  9. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (2010-04-15). "T.I. Announces Album Title, Preps New Mixtape With DJ Drama". MTV. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  10. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2010-01-20). "T.I. Working On New LP While In Halfway House". MTV News. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
  11. ^ Davis, Arianna (2010-01-19). "T.I. Working on New Album for 2010". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h Reid, Shaheem (2010-05-25). "T.I. On Collaborating With Lady Gaga, Eminem". MTV News. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  13. ^ a b Hope, Clover (2010-03-04). "V Exclusive: T.I.'s Comeback Song Is 'Aggressive, Mean,' Producers Say". Vibe. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  14. ^ a b Hobbs, Linda (2010-03-11). "T.I. Trying To Get Andre 3000 For Comeback Album, Says DJ Toomp". Vibe. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
  15. ^ Harling, Danielle (2010-03-08). "Drumma Boy Takes Home Producer Of The Year Award". Hip-hop DX. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
  16. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (2010-04-15). "Just Blaze Talks Working With Jeezy, T.I. & Rick Ross". Hip-hop DX. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  17. ^ a b "T.I. and B.o.B 'Dream Up' Collaboration". Rap-Up. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  18. ^ "Trailer: T.I. x DJ Drama – 'F*** a Mixtape'". Rap-Up. 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  19. ^ "The King's Back". Trap Muzik. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
  20. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (2010-03-04). "T.I. Announces 'I'm Back' With New Single". MTV. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
  21. ^ "WORLD PREMIERE: T.I. - "I'M BACK"". Trap Muzik. 2010-03-08. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  22. ^ "T.I. - I'm Back - Single". iTunes. Apple. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
  23. ^ "T.I.'s Prison Sentence Ends, Curfew Enforced". Rap-Up. 2010-03-26. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  24. ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (2010-05-24). "T.I. Premieres Second Single From King Uncaged". MTV. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  25. ^ "New Music: T.I. f/ Keri Hilson – 'Got Your Back'". Rap-Up. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
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