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T.I. vs. T.I.P. is the fifth studio album released by Atlanta rapper T.I. The album was released on July 3 2007. In the first week of sales, the album went nearly gold, selling 468,000.Brendan Grimaldi (July 11, 2007). Off the Charts: T.I. Is Still the 'King' AOL. Accessed December 31, 2007. The album received mostly lukewarm reviews. However, it has been nominated for a Grammy.

History

"It'd be easy for me to go over people's heads", he rationalized. "Sometime people might see me act a certain way one time and another way one another time. They might not believe the same cat you see dressed so sharp and winning awards and speaking eloquently is the same cat you see fist-fighting with hoodlums outside a nightclub. This album will be an explanation of all of this". Shaheem Reid (March 19, 2007). T.I. Taking On T.I.P. With Help From Eminem MTV. Accessed December 31, 2007.

Guests include Alfamega, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Eminem, Wyclef Jean, and Nelly.

T.I. mentioned working with André 3000, Justin Timberlake, Ciara, Akon, R. Kelly, Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne as well, because the album was originally planned to be a double disc album, but instead it became a single album, and the other artists didn't make the final cut.Julianne Shepherd (April 10, 2007). T.I. Versus Himself Vibe. Accessed December 31, 2007.

Chart Performance and Sales

The following chart positions are in reference to their location on the Billboard 200.

Album information

In the leaflet included with the album, T.I. dedicates the album to Philant "Big Phil" Johnson and Leiah Amoré Harris and Deyjah Princess Harris and his 3 sons Messiyah, Demanee, Clifford Harris the 3 aka King, and the mother of his children Tameka "Tiny" Cottle.

In the song "Act I: T.I.P.", The prelude to the song itself is a string of newscasts that flash successes that have happened in his life, the shooting of his friend, Philant Johnson. After the prelude of the song, T.I.P. has a violent outburst against Lyor Cohen.

In the song "Act II: T.I.", T.I. awakens and realizes that his car isn't in the same place he parked it. He then receives a call from Jason Geter and is very surprised at how angry Jason sounds. T.I. then speaks with Douglas Peterson and is informed about his violent outburst at Lyor Cohen. T.I. is confused because he can't remember anything about the situation. He doesn't yet know that it was T.I.P. who had the outburst.

In the song "Act III: T.I. vs T.I.P.: The Confrontation", T.I. and T.I.P. come face to face in the mirror to argue their conflict with each other, with T.I.P in the mirror and T.I. on the outside. T.I.P. argues that T.I.'s "Hollywood" status has made him stupid and has clouded his judgment. T.I.P. even names it as the reason his friend (Philant) was murdered. T.I. argues that T.I.P.'s bad temper causes too much trouble. T.I. states that they would be in prison by now if T.I.P. was in control. T.I.P. says that T.I. wouldn't be the King of The South without him. The scene ends with T.I. punching the mirror and the glass shattering. This symbolizes the end of their conversation.

T.I. also released an instrumental version of the album on October 12.

Track listing

Leftover Tracks

• Where They At
• Life of a Party (featuring R. Kelly and Andre 3000)
• Shawty Got A Gun* (featuring Wyclef Jean)
• Tomorrow'll Be a Better Day
• Hero (featuring Akon)
• Yeah (featuring Lil Wayne)
• It's Ok
• She Can Get It (featuring Young Jeezy)
• And U Know This
• Goodbye, My Dear (featuring Ciara)
• You're the Best
• Pass The Dutchie (featuring Young Jeezy)
• Get Money, Then Spend It
• Whatever You Want It To Be (featuring Eminem)

Notes

• T.I. vs. T.I.P. was leaked on file-networking sites and P2P programs on June 24th.
• This is T.I.'s first album not to feature production from DJ Toomp, the Atlanta producer who produced some of T.I.'s biggest hits.
• Lyrics are provided in the small booklet that comes with the album. These lyrics have been pointed out as being incorrect in various locations.
• There are also three bonus tracks available via iTunes and Best Buy, "No Sweat", featuring Big Kuntry King and JR, also "You Ain't Fly", a pre-order exclusive from iTunes and from Best Buy "The Hottest" featuring Mac Boney, also "Hustlin'" featuring Governor.
• You can get the Exclusive Footage DVD included with the T.I. CD if you purchase it from Target. The DVD includes an interview with T.I. and T.I.P. and the T.I. vs. T.I.P. album shoot.
• The album has also got an alternative title, Clifford Harris, his real name.
• T.I. vs T.I.P. is loosely based on Canibus' 2001 track, "Bis vs RIP", in which Canibus battles his alter ego, Rip The Jacker.
• This is T.I.'s second album name that has been scrutinized, the first being the 2004 album Urban Legend, which was going to be an earlier album title by Cormega, which he scrapped.

Singles

• "Big Things Poppin' " (April 17, 2007)
• "You Know What It Is" (June 12, 2007)
• "Hurt" (October 3, 2007)
• "Touchdown" (TBA)

Exclusives

T.I. released his Bonus DVD to T.I. vs. T.I.P. This DVD is only in exclusive double-pack in BET Edition available at Wal-Mart or Sam's in its edited version.

DVD features are: T.I. vs T.I.P. (CD/DVD Set)

• ACCESS GRANTED: "Big Things Poppin"
• 106 & PARK: T.I. Interview
• 2006 HIP-HOP AWARDS: "Top Back" Performance
• BET PROMO: T.I. Exposure

Music Videos:

• "Big Things Poppin'"
• "You Know What It Is
• "Hurt"

Target released an exclusive as well, including a bonus DVD which featured T.I. vs T.I.P.: Conflict Resolution a full version of the therapy T.I. and T.I.P. receive in many of the commercials.

References

2007 albumsAtlantic Records albumsConcept albumsGrand Hustle albumsT.I. albums

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