B-Boy
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Post by B-Boy on Jan 22, 2009 15:43:33 GMT -5
The lead single from T.I.'s 2006 release King. It was also featured in the movie ATL. "What You Know" was produced by DJ Toomp and samples Roberta Flack's "Gone Away". This was his most successful solo single at the time peaking at #3.
Personally, this is was one of his most memorable singles to date. This was more mainstream than his previous singles at the time. I liked the edited chorus, the beat was nice, and the raps were on point. It's still great.
Hot 100: #3
Billboard R&B: #1
Billboard Rap: #1
CHR Pop: #37
Rhythmic: #1
Urban: #1
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sdot23
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Post by sdot23 on Jan 22, 2009 16:48:40 GMT -5
This is his best song to date.
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Post by busyboy on Jan 22, 2009 16:55:56 GMT -5
The last hip hop classic, IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2009 19:00:35 GMT -5
An absolute classic. One of my favourite rap songs of the decade.
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Post by 620 Soul Train on Jan 25, 2009 19:44:43 GMT -5
This was a classic, that's what really got me listening to TI. His follow-up was off the chain as well called "Why You Wanna", both hits will remain on my Ipod for the rest of my life!!!
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Post by blue in moonlight on Jan 29, 2009 10:04:10 GMT -5
This is his best song to date. |
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CammyCan
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Post by CammyCan on Feb 2, 2009 22:41:18 GMT -5
An absolute classic. One of my favourite rap songs of the decade. |
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crash46
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Post by crash46 on Feb 8, 2009 1:27:49 GMT -5
This is clearly what made T.I.. His record before this was pretty awful, but he turned it up for his next one and his latest is one of the best rap albums I've ever heard.
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WotUNeed
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Post by WotUNeed on Feb 15, 2009 21:43:32 GMT -5
Amazing track. 'nough said.
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halo19
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Post by halo19 on Feb 15, 2009 23:24:30 GMT -5
I don't know if I like this or "U Don't Know Me" more, but I strongly enjoy both songs. I was amazed how much I ended up enjoying both songs compared to the "meh" cheap-ish songs from Trap Muzik.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Feb 21, 2009 11:02:12 GMT -5
Modern-day Classic Rap Track
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Post by Slinky on Mar 5, 2009 9:56:44 GMT -5
Looking back, it's amazing that this only peaked at #37 on Pop. If it had come out a year or two earlier, it would have had a much better shot.
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Post by Live Your Life on May 30, 2017 21:42:55 GMT -5
Epic. Definitely his best radio song.
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NeRD
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Post by NeRD on Jun 29, 2017 10:47:48 GMT -5
Yassssss
So HYPE!
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owenlovesmusic
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Post by owenlovesmusic on Jun 26, 2018 18:59:44 GMT -5
This song was released in 2006 as the lead single to his fourth album, King. The song was a critical success, being on many "greatest songs" list and being nominated for multiple Grammys and winning "Best Rap Solo Performance". It was also a commercial success peaking at #3 on the Hot 100 and #1 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It has been certified 2x Platinum.
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