Review: T.I. competes with T.I.P. on 'Paper Trail' -

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T.I. Shows Off His Homework [The Last Word]
Published 9/30/2008 by Maura Johnston at Idolator
... • "Paper Trail does succeed at banking enough strong singles, including 'Swagga Like Us,' with Jay-Z and Kanye West, and 'Swing Ya Rag,' with Swizz Beatz, to keep T.I. on the charts during his upcoming incarceration. Maybe he can use all that time to decide which side of his personality he plans to cultivate permanently. Going back and forth only hurts both sides." [Newsday] ...

Review Roundup: T.I. - ‘Paper Trail’
Published 9/30/2008 by Rap-Up at Rap-Up.com
... : He takes a defiant stand on “No Matter What,” turns on the charm on “Whatever You Like,” and is at ease with fellow heavyweights Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West on “Swagga Like Us.” Longtime rival Ludacris joins him “On Top of the World,” burying the hatchet and reminiscing about their respective scrabbles out of poverty. 3 1/2 out of 5 Newsday : His poppier songs are generally smooth and charming—amplified by such guests as John Legend on the laid-back, soulful “Slide Show” or Rihanna on the danceable, esteem-building “Live Your Life,” a rare surefire smash in these ...