T.I.

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T.I. - Live Your Life ft. Rihanna

Artist: T.I.

Featuring: Rihanna

Producer: Just Blaze and Canei

Album: Paper Trail

Label: Hustle Gang/EMPIRE

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With just two weeks remaining until the highly-anticipated release of Paper Trail, it appears one last T.I. single might be let out of the bag by our good friends at Atlantic RecordsLive Your Life, which was performed in front of a national audience at MTV’s Video Music Awards earlier this month, features a vivacious singing accompaniment from the beautiful Rihanna and unlikely production courtesy of Just Blaze.  For those who might obsess over where they last heard the song’s introduction and sample, look no further than Moldovan pop group O-Zone, and their #1 European hit single, Dragostea din tei.  T.I.’s current single, Whatever You Like, is on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and has been a fixture on the DJBooth Top Picks chart for more than a month.

This song first appeared on the Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart on October 20, 2008

   

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cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1622
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Lovin this track. The reason this track is gonna be fire is because that chorus is so damn catchy! One of the hottest choruses I;ve heard in a while, props to Rihanna. Don't forget about Tip though, dude did his thing here. Paper Trail is gonna be his best album to date, I'm expecting big things. This track is a for sure hit, perfecto!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

that1kid13
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yep!! this is my song! heard it 2 weeks ago, and it gets mad plays on my mp3 lol. i dont like the beginning part but everything else is SOLID.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

LordFinesse
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LordFinesse
Total Ratings: 18
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This is pretty hot. Good combo. Nice sample.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
Total Ratings: 269
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Normally I would hate on somethin like this, but naw not this time. To fresh, and goes right along with TI's wanted theme. I hate to say it since Nas is one of my favorite artists, but this album really could end up being better. There is no way TI can match the lyrical material by Nas but by him makin so many hits already this album will be fire. By the way there is nothin better than seeing people bounce back from mistakes. I have done it, my family has done it so I have much respect for people who keep grindin. Keep ya head up TIP. Much repect. I am copppin this album and urgin everyone else too.......


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

7574Lyfe
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Total Ratings: 283
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shit is different, and I love different, this shit get a 4.5...


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
Total Ratings: 269
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By the way Just Blaze dope as normal


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Kooln
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Kooln
Total Ratings: 201
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This track was pieced together so well. Rihanna, as usual, makes it an even better track and T.I. does a superb job. Banger.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

D.A. Finest
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Total Ratings: 111
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this is the definition of a pop 100 hhit for TI...rihanna on the hook, sampling a techno song, just blaze beat! we're gonna remember how big this one was for a while!!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

ItsJustZachary
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Total Ratings: 40
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this keeps going on my mp3 player. in a way, it sounds like a song Lupe Fiasco would do. the hook is crazy and t.i. is really going hard this year. i'm tellin you, this is going to be the best constructed album of 2008.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Million $Dolla$ Beatz
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Total Ratings: 129
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THIS SONG HAD BEEN STUCK IN MY HEAD SINCE DA VMA' THIS SONG WRECK !!!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

THEDRZADVOCATE
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THEDRZADVOCATE
Total Ratings: 434
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WOW RIHANNA SOUNDS GOOD ON THIS I THINK SHE GIVES IT THAT SOMETHING EXTRA TO IT,AND T.I FLOWS NICELY OVER THIS BEAT FROM JUST BLAZE,I LIKE HOW T.I CAN CHANGE IT UP ON ANY SONG CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW PAPER TRAIL GOES CANT HATE ON THIS..


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Brownthug
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Brownthug
Total Ratings: 28
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THIS SONG IS DOPE!!
LOVE TI, not so much rihanna, but this song he just made her name


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Dcballa4379
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Total Ratings: 21
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It pretty much looks like Paper Trail is goin b T.I.P. best album.. i'm really lookin foward to wat he's bringin to da table this time.. But shit Sept. 30 we'll c da results


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

EnronMoney
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Total Ratings: 50
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NUMA NUMA so sick intro, but gottA ADMIT TI sounds so lame the way hes rapping. only reason its a 5 cause theyre using the old numa numa song, rhianna, n the chorus


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

dukeman8807
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Total Ratings: 59
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i hope this video has the nooma nooma guy in it


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Brazils finest
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Total Ratings: 4
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YO this song is on fire i really think that t.i.p is one of the best rappers. He did his thing on this track and rihanna was amazing i give 5/5 rating =D


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

DJ Jadey
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DJ Jadey
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Pssst! Hey, you, come over here. Wanna know a secret? This will be the album of the year ;)


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

DJ Jadey
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Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

justokhall
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Total Ratings: 347
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this shit goes hard, ti is no longer on my shit list for ti vs tip


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

SR417
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Total Ratings: 51
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Wow I didn't think the "Numa Numa" song would ever be sampled on a rap track lmao. But Rihanna absolutely murders the hook. TI does what he always does, nothing amazing lyrically but smooth and easy. I expect this one to be a MAJOR hit.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

jbcili
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Total Ratings: 1
this is a good spin. the combination of T.I. and Rhianna combine nicely. Nice rhythm, nice lyrics, nice flow. Don't be surprised if this song isn't on the top of some charts.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

XuUP17
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XuUP17
Total Ratings: 687
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SICK sample. Rihanna was great, and TI killed lyrically! I loved it when I saw it on the VMA's and kept wanting to to rewind it. PAPER TRAIL SEPTEMBER 30!!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

DJ Z
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***In order to create more conversation about the records within these threads, I will begin to post questions to our readers. In regards to 'LIVE YOUR LIFE,' - Should this have been selected as the first single? Yes or No? Include the response in your feedback!***
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Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
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I hated that yaa haa song. I really really do. This song is kinda cool though. T.I. is a heavy hitter clearly. He just gets better every year. Rihanna does well on that hook. So I say this bangs. But I won't be listenin to this often because of that awful sample.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
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First single? Maybe it clearly is gettin good reviews. Problem is , I personally hate the sample. The message is uplifting, rihanna is a huge star. This works well. Better than that horrible track whatever you like. Swagger like mine is a classic, but I believe Jay snatched that one up.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Xothermic
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Total Ratings: 264
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This song is crazy man.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

tmoney
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Total Ratings: 58
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i love this song!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

tmoney
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could this be the highest rated track on djbooth.net???? lol


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Obecalp
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Obecalp
Total Ratings: 303
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This is probably one of the best singles I've heard in a while. It has all the elements for success; T.I. is doing the way he should, Rihanna is just on straight fire, the beat is absolutely catchy & hot, and it has loads of commercial appeal. When I heard this song a while ago, the numa numa sample intro had me rather worried. But the way Rihanna infused it into her style just worked for her. And absolutely this track should have been selected as the first single. It was well received at the MTVVA's, having Rihanna on your track instantly jumps it up on the hotness scale, and this track completely eclipses 'Whatever You Like'.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

jordan@djbooth.net
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Wonderfully sampled, awesome collabo, great concept. This should have been the first single by far.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

85south
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85south
Total Ratings: 10
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Once again, great track from TI. This track blends so well and has a mass appeal. I think it is going to create even more buzz for the already highly anticipated new album. Look out, cause "Live Your Life" is headed straight to the top! 5/5


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Truths Poetic Art
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Truths Poetic Art
Total Ratings: 73
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My first time hearing was on the awards show. I was feeling it then and still feelin it now. It is a great collabo and Just Blaze's production is made this song crazy smooth. This definitely goes hard in the car and on the dance floor. One thing about T.I. that I've always liked is that I can understand every single word that comes out his mouth, great diction while being gangsta, lol, 5 stars~(**)~


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
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I heard this song 2 days ago from a friend of mine, who had it on her cd...she had heard it during the Awards of course! I didn't watch them so I didn't know this song yet. Well it's a banger for sure, catchy production. T.I. does his thing as always and Rihanna perfectly fits the great hook! The only thing I don't like is that they took the Dragostea Din Tei sample...I used to hate that song, it was a big success here in Italy and I became tired of it very soon! I see no reason for taking this sample, it gives nothing to the already good song


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Truths Poetic Art
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Truths Poetic Art
Total Ratings: 73
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In response to DJ Z's question: Personally, I would have liked to hear this song earlier on, it has a kind of addictive vibe to it. Of what he has released Live Your Life, should have either been before or after No Matter What, and definitely in front of Swing Your Rag, and Whatever You Like.~(**)~


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 433
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When I first heard this at the VMA's, I was stunned. Not only was he sampling from one of the most popular Polish dance song ever, he had Rihanna singing it. I thought that this was really cool the way they did this, and although I thought that the live version was better, this is a really good song.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

cb126405
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cb126405
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Z I personally don't think it matters. 'Whatever U Like' is doing big things on the chart right now and all you hear about is T.I. in a positive light. I think this song will have the same exact effect, this is a #1 hit on his hands just waiting to blow. Doesn't really matter which one came first, they're both going to do him justice and put him on top.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Royalty Of NY
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Royalty Of NY
Total Ratings: 314
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hey baer, being Polish myself trust me..that sample song is not polish my man hahah...blaze is a @*#$! monster, takin that corny but catchy song and turning it this piece of art...Rhianna is my future ex-wife but she dont know it yet and T.I's new album is gonna be blazzzin'


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Guest
Rating:  54321
       
this is an amazing song. unfortunately, it should have come out at the BEGINNING of summer, not the END of summer. I'm expecting big things from T.I. The KING is back!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

stupawley
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Total Ratings: 68
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Lol Rhianna is wiv chris brown *lucky man*. Preferably thinks swagger like us is going to just bigger just because of the names on it. Lyrically i prefer No matter what.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

DC3fanboy_NL
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Total Ratings: 4
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In the beginnng, I don't like this song much, but propz to Rihanna for the chorus. I have a feeling that Rihanna is not singing good at live perfomances, but sometimes I thinks is she just having fun or something. Or is that her style of singing. Because sometimes he just sing false. I do't hate on her, but I'm just asking.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

juvey88
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Total Ratings: 18
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wtf is with the numa numa? good song tho


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

maxa#17
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Total Ratings: 50
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now this is classic!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

reishm4
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reishm4
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RIHANNA... is hot on this!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

H.
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Total Ratings: 155
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more importantly than the chorus, is the content of the song. TIP says the back and forth beefing and people lost sight of what's important.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
Total Ratings: 269
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I think that this will end up being #1 hit but i still think Whatever you Like will do this album just fine. Best song of the album yet is No Matter what. in my opinion it is the hardest I have ever heard TI go (No Matter What). Regardless this album will be hot and sell the second most behind Wayne. Which aint right, this will be hotter.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

djblaze
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djblaze
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That is a SICK ASS SAMPLE! I didn't think anyone in the Hip-Hop world would ever be able to use it successfully. T.I. Kills it on this track! If his whole album is going to be like this, then he might actually have a better album than Trap Musik (Finally)! His flow is SICK on here, and Rihanna sounds Incredible on here with the T-Pain Machine! Definitely feelin' this one!!!
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Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

The5Rings
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Total Ratings: 950
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Great sample and the chorus is great!! TI and Rihanna make a great combination and you wouldnt expect too good hip-hop and r & b songs with whatever u like and livin your life... i heard this 2 weeks ago and i cant stop listening


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

DATCHICK
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Total Ratings: 50
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DATS WHATS UP


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

BuBbLe KuSh
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Total Ratings: 33
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KING OF DA SOUTH!!!


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

Blue Review
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It's catchy yet different. Open your mind to it.

Shit is hot, period.


Posted on Sep 17, 2008    

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