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T.I. - Hell of a Life


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  • Artist: T.I.
  • Title: Hell of a Life
  • Producer: Danja
  • Album: Promo Single
  • Label: Grand Hustle/Atlantic
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Not since 2pac released a double album from beyond the grave have we seen this much quality material come out of a man who’s out of commission. The currently incarcerated T.I. hits our pages once again with the new single Hell of a Life, an introspective cut from The King of the South that rolls over an electronically complex beat from Timbo protégé Danja. Originally set for inclusion on a re-release of Paper Trail, Grand Hustle has instead decided to release Hell of a Life as a stand-alone single; maybe because it sounds so similar to his smash Live Your Life (right down to the title and strange vocal sample on the intro). On Hell of a Life T.I. spits that he’s living life, “like he just got out of jail.” We’ll see how true that is when he becomes a free man in May of 2010 (maybe sooner with good behavior). 

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HoamBoy
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Remember hearing this of the A Year & A Day mixtape which he dropped like a week after he went to prison. This isn't the same beat though, but I like it much more. Nice job Danja!

Only thing is I hate the chrous, it's kinda lame and annoying. Also what is he rapping? I don't understand a word LOL.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

that1kid13
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not feelin this. completely annoying.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

mo city
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this song is pretty annoying

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

DJ Z
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Isn't there a law that says you cannot make money while behind bars? Just curious. Any lawyers/Booth members commenting on this song? Solid production and a catchy chorus should help this one sells some units, but good idea not including it on the original (or any planned re-release) of Paper Trail.
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Posted on Oct 01, 2009

cb126405
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cb126405
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So, mo city, you give a pretty annoying song a 4 star rating?

I was in that 2 star range when this song dropped a few months ago, but revisiting it now kind of changes my tune a bit. The beat is kinda tight but T.I. just doesn't impress me too much. The name of the artist will make this song bigger than it should be, but overall it's nothing incredibly special.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

DJ Dirt Henning
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I agree about the hook being annoying but I could see this in rotation. I think TI just lives in the studio cause it seems like something is always droppin.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

UndoneIDoIt
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this is good, the hook is good, i m loving it

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

iarewang
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this one gets a 2. the original unmastered one would get a 4 1/2.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

af824473
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pretty bad

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

K-Flow
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It's The King

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

dillon_68
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I like this pretty good, still wondering how in the hell he is going to promote a re-release (If its still coming) when he is in jail?

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

aspiring dj
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I'm no pro Z, but his business is still entitled to make a profit, regardless if he can. Then he can just get a "bonus" when he's out of prison and it's as if he didn't miss a day, business-wise. don't have time to rate now, will later.

Posted on Oct 01, 2009

donjonjon
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T.I. realllllly brings it, but the beat is just ok.

Z, not a lawyer yet, but there's no law against making money in jail. if anything, i'm sure he has some financial planner or someone he trusts handling his money and making sure Tiny doesn't spend it all.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

BDF44
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I don't like this one. Sounds way too much like some of his other joints. No good.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Mike Dreams
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This is another anthem type track. I like this.

He's been on that anthem ish lately ever since "Paper Trail".

I like this. This sounds like something I would wake up to in the morning.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Blaze31
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Ehhh Im really iffy on this one... Heads 2stars, tails 3..... Got lucky Tip...

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Blaze31
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Gotten a chance to listen to it more in depth and its straight, although it would've had banger status if it werent for the hook...

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

$arah
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I like the strenght in this song :) When he gets to his good old rappin in the verses. Not such a fan of the chorus.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Aussie_Pride
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Danja is officially in my top 5 producers in the game right now, lovin the production on this track.

If only T.I. could of gone into the studio rapping over this beat, instead of his verses being recycled. He still sounded alright, though I think he would of came harder.

I hate the hook

3.5

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Mr.Top Hat
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Beat is Hot! Hook? I've suffered worse. Recycled Verses? I can deal with it. So, overall i'll throw this in Rotation-Stuff.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

bibi_rios
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i like tihs one,
and it does sound like somethin i'd wake up to in the moorning. ;)

i lke it. :)

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Lil D online
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man every body who just talked bad bout this song is hatin. t.i. bringin that heat to all those otha so called rappas!! if you like the song then im straight, but if not then you just flat out hatin. i had to kick it to you like that!

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

djblaze
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Lyrically, this song is tight. I don't like the chorus at all, and the beat is pretty weak to me. I won't listen to this again, so I can't call it a rotation joint. Just OK to me...
Yo Z, I think if he puts the proceeds from the track in his wife's name, he can probably get away with the release of this track while in jail. I'm not a lawyer, but I am pretty positive that the money can go to his estate as long as it was something made prior to his incarceration...Just look at the last Shyne album...

FREE MAX B!
SHYNE will be out in a few days!!!

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

MakavelliThaDon
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In rotation. I wasn't really feelin it after the first listen but its growin on me.

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Menilik MHD
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Yea how is he making song when hes in jail? hahahaha im guessing if they can sneak in wepons when sound equipment would be easy hahahaha the next step is if he brings bout some new videos HEHEHE
rotation

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

ReturnOfSanta
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Not really feelin this song, also what happened to J.Cole - Lights Please?

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Da Bo$$
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Imma fan of T.I but this one doesn't really sound that good to me, too much going on with tha chorus kinda 2 much noise for my liking. But still lyrically T.I on point.....rotation

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

donnita
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im not fellin dis song

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

Aussie_Accents
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Production is amazing! Jeezy shuda spat on this!

Posted on Oct 02, 2009

c0kupz
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SAY SHAWTY WER HEADIN TO NIGHT

Posted on Oct 03, 2009

CaLi DRo
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4.2! I like this, the Hook was straight... I'll bump this!

Posted on Oct 03, 2009

PattyPatty85
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This song follows the same scheme as Whatever You Like. I honestly like when T.I. makes such catchy songs!

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

EMD15
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The beginning sounds like something out of Slumdog Millionaire. The song has grown on me over the past week and is pretty solid.

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

kevincassidy11
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4 Stars

4- This ong is alot like Live Your Life but in this song T.I. takes a new approach claiming "Who needs a credit card, when thats what all this money is for." With wicked lyricism T.I. stomps another hit out.. enjoy!!!

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

tophhlyrics
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EWWWW! What's this? The Beach Boys????? Oh lord... this is one of them wannabe like everyone else songs. All One Millions hip hop styles mixed into one song. He slowed it down.. but ugh! This is HORSE MANURE!

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

swtvibr4nt
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I like T.I but if they take out the hook this song would sound better =/

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

StreetBlaze
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ti you will always be on top of the game homie. keep ya head up n stay strong. song is bangin. cant wait till he come out with "all night" that song is gonna top charts

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

WhoIsDrew
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Yeah i heard this on A Year and A Day...keep it coming T.I.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

WhoIsDrew
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Yeah i heard this on A Year and A Day...keep it coming T.I.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

WhoIsDrew
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Yeah i heard this on A Year and A Day...keep it coming T.I.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

BiggKEV
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Banger

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

Jteezy
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This song is a 10x more annoying version of "Live Your Life". Not feeling this one.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

swift93
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this is nice mayte, i dnt see why dis is isnt gettin a ffour star

Posted on Oct 06, 2009

swift93
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and it doesnt seem like he is iin jail he keeps making record and shooting videos ou of the prison yard..can someone tell me how that works.?:L

Posted on Oct 06, 2009

j_rock
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me personaly i like it i can see how it can be s of annoying but as of right now its not.. its not a banga its more of a anthem relly. nd those worried bout if he makin money these song of just for is to listen to there no profit comin out of this

Posted on Oct 06, 2009

J Words
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This is a good hit by T.I and sounds similar to "Whatever U Like"

Posted on Oct 07, 2009

Winters
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I like it

Posted on Oct 07, 2009

Rob1234
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What's with all the hate? This is a good song especially for a guy locked up.

Posted on Oct 07, 2009

StreetBlaze
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@ swift

his videos are pre recorded. he already finished all the videos for his singles. all thats left to do is for grand hustle to release them

Posted on Oct 07, 2009

Music Boy
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Hmm...not bad.

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

Music Boy
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Hmm...not bad.

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

simplygravy
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Love T.I. and always have. Not too fond of that 'anthem' sound - is the Danja's doing? Either way good enuff 2 b in rotation.

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

croatia
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if he gon make track like this when he's out then it's better he stays behind bars :-D lmao

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

mattyboiiiii
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catchy tune, this is hot!

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

bull4life123
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THIS MAN NEED TO HURRY UP AND GET OUT OF JAIL!!!! MUSIC NEEDS YOU RIGHT NOW!!!!!..LOL!!!

Posted on Oct 08, 2009

jojodancer
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Not much longer now till the king is back on da streetz.

Posted on Oct 09, 2009

martiian_kiid
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Man this song go xtra hard....it aint annoying at all

Posted on Oct 09, 2009

roxy3
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ya this song is so not annoying.
its like the best song he has.
and if u think it is then just dont listen to it.

Posted on Oct 09, 2009

thefran3
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I don't like that people are hatin' this song. Its not his best but i really like it. The beat is pretty good. Plus his lyrics are decent on this track as well. Support the guy well he is incarcerated. I think ima give a 5 just because some of y'all are hatin'.

Posted on Oct 10, 2009

MrTravieso1904
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Bangin beat and I always like T.I.'s flows the background keyboard floating sounds tight as hell.

Posted on Oct 11, 2009

Nino Da Kidd
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TI! still da king! but dis aint cuttin it bruh..lol

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

RayShines
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Its coo

Posted on Oct 19, 2009

BahaRapsody
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110% better than half the garbage gettin' airplay! HOTT!

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

Maza
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This song is the shizzle
T.I. your a legend!

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

DC_2010
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The king well be back soon with 100's of hits, THIS IS A ANOTHER CLASSIC

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

luv ya
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love it:D

Posted on Oct 23, 2009

So Sick Wit It
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not really liking the hook, but T.I. does his thing when he actually raps. didn't think 2 much of the production. in rotation

Posted on Oct 25, 2009

kgarcia53
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not the best.....

Posted on Oct 27, 2009

tismewoodly
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sick song with a sick beat. I love TI's flow. MAD GUD

Posted on Oct 30, 2009

Shep
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wow that hook is awful. T.I you are capable of so much better. You're worst track on paper trail was better then whatever this is.

Posted on Nov 01, 2009

XWESLEY
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ay ti dont play

Posted on Nov 05, 2009

Dee Bomb
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The Chorus was cool, it wasn't one of his best but the verses kept the song strong. I like it

Posted on Nov 06, 2009

mc_mj
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nice song...nice beat...but first verse is a lil screechy

Posted on Nov 07, 2009

*goon afilliated*
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t.i iz my man i love hm i live my life everday hopefully u still a nigga in jail and not a h** stay {straight fa tiny}

Posted on Nov 09, 2009

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diz shyt hot

Posted on Nov 19, 2009

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