Music Review

Paper Trail (2008)

T.I.

Reviewed by Margeaux Watson | Sep 30, 2008

Margeaux Watson

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EW's GRADE

B+

Details Release Date: Sep 30, 2008; Lead Performance: T.I.; Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

$LIVIN\' LIFE T.I. calls in the big hip-hop guns to collaborate on Paper Trail T.I.$

LIVIN' LIFE T.I. calls in the big hip-hop guns to collaborate on Paper Trail

T.I.'s sixth CD Paper Trail is full of self-reflection laced with gangsta bravado. He's haunted by the shooting death of his best friend, concerned that he'll meet a similar fate, and uncertain about his future (which is likely to include a stint in prison for felony weapons charges). Despite his often earnest lyrics, the radio-friendly party anthems, flirty come-ons, collaborations with A-list pals (Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake), and outstanding production prove this beleaguered bad boy still knows how to have a good time. B+
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Originally posted Oct 01, 2008 Published in issue #1015 Oct 10, 2008 Order article reprints

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