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T.I. - Ya Hear Me
Artist: T.I.
Producer: Keith Mack
Album: King Uncaged
Label: Grand Hustle/Atlantic
With the upcoming release of his new album King Uncaged in a little more than a month, T.I. has already brought us a mixtape of hits and a couple of singles from the album. His latest effort Ya Hear Me, takes on a catch phrase from the beloved Verizon wireless man (kind of) and flips it into a dope hip-hop joint. So the question remains, “Can we hear him now?” The beat, produced by Grand Hustle in-house boardsmith Keith Mack, features a smooth guitar, as well as a slinking bassline, which catches your attention right away. With a final touch of some organs, the beat ultimately becomes the smooth southern head bobbin’ sound that I feel T.I. has been missing for quite some time. Lyrically T.I. doesn’t really disappoint, although some lines like “leave a n*gga drippin like a sippy cup,” makes you give the side eye. While the hook seems to ask “can you hear me now?”, TIP isn’t really asking, he’s demanding. So Booth fans, are you digging what you’re hearing? King Uncaged is set to roar on August 17.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on July 6, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Not that I wasn't a fan of TIP's two previous "single" options, but "Ya Hear Me" is my favorite of the bunch. Its one of those records that just works.
I'm excited for the new album, but I have a feeling that my expectations might be a little too high. I hope I am proved wrong. 
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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@Z:i thought the exact same thing as ur first comment wen i first heard this earlier today.
im not completely sold on the album tho, im gettin a feelin it might be a lil rushed. |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Wtf is happening to T.I. i mean this song isn't that bad but it's not great. His last album was so different from this. The dude was locked up for a year you would think he would be able to write some more meaningful lyrics... Well i hope thats the case when lil wayne gets out because king uncagged is turning out to be an album of ok songs.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Something a bit different from the king. Every time I see a new T.I. song drop I wonder if this is going to be the next big radio single. This definitely is not it but just the fact that it isn't your typical T.I. song makes it better.
Like Z said, my expectations for the album are really high and I haven't heard anything that has blown me away but at the same time I haven't heard a single garbage song yet from him since he has gotten out. The way I see it, we are seeing all solo songs from T.I. (outside of Got Your Back) and he is waiting to drop the collaborations more towards the release and those will be big. I know he has been working with Eminem, Gaga, and Swizzy just to name a few. So the way I see it, he is just showing he can still do solo work and re-proving himself to the hip-hop heads of state. The big stuff is on the way (I hope!) Overall a solid song from the king. |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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hot song t i p
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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This song goes hard. This is very reminiscent of Urban Legend.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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A little dissapointed, not because the song is bad but just isn't as epic as any of T.I.'s other singles. Out of the other singles released, Yeah Ya Know is the best but I doubt it will be big on the radio and Got Your Back is doing mediocre.
I'm still waiting on that huge single that he's capabale of making (What You Know or Live Your Life), this still isn't it. |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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just solid from tip, won't get the album pushed up
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Agreed that this is by far his best work off the upcoming album. Yet I am still waiting for the song that proves to me why it should be a highly anticipated album. His mixtape was average at best and these songs are just below what tip is capable of. I don't know if jail took more from him than he thought, but where is the Tip that everyone thought there is supposed to be. Where is the experience he gained in jail in his music?
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Mm like it better than 'Got Your Back' but 'Yeah You Know' blew me away so this just seems ok from the king.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Beat is dope: that bassline, guitar and organ bring a fresh vibe! The opening alone is enough to tell you the musical greatness you're about to have.
I'd love to hear this live! T.I. makes it sound easy, but there's actually an amazing effort in how he rides the beats he gets. It's as great as a flow can get! He actually makes it proper without loosing any comfort and sounding genuine and dynamic. People are so damn spoiled... |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I agree with Z, I think my expectations for King Uncaged are too high....the songs I've heard havent been that great.
This is something a bit different from TIP. It works well, though it sounds like more of a cool album cut than a single. I dont think he's come hard enough with the singles he's released for this album. He should have just come correct with 1 monster single like Em did with his record But the beat is sick, T.I comes correct and the King is back! I'm happy with that at the moment |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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The Beat is nice donew but i don't like the hook much.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I'm feelin' the production... And T.I.P.'s verses are reminiscent of his classic Tap Muzik verses... 2 - **'s
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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The production is brilliant. It's got an Art Official feel to it. Well executed, progressive song.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I like the Paper Trail T.I. more...It was decent but nothing special.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I like the beat it's a little different for T.I. I agree with everyone on the booth though when they say this one is not meant for the radio. King Uncaged should be interesting
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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completely agree with everyones comments
his last album was so good, he is struggling to match his last success and it feels as if hes rushing to get songs out so ppl dnt forget him, but it would be better to spend time on each song. dont get me wrong is style and tunes are still good, as seen in this song but it fails to deliver anything above mediocre |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I agree album's gonna be interesting, definitely gonna be interesting. I think what we all were expecting is TI to acknowledge his jail "experiences" and turn them into as radio-friendly joints they can get. Something like Eminem successfully did with "Recovery" by turning his mind-state into chart-killers "Not Afraid", "Talkin To Myself" etc. Instead what we are getting is I'm-back-like-I-never-left smack-talking joints. Or maybe he is saving all that content as album tracks. Hmm...
Anyways, to treat this song as a standalone - this solid production has a nice bounce to it with swirling bassline perfectly orchestrated, rising above the drums and lovely organ touches to caress the musical senses and TI effortlessly bumps it up to multiple-spin status. BANGER!!! |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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This sounds like a good album intro
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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yes another great one from T.I. "break u off like a kit-kat " WOW lyrics is sick
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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I feel like what we've heard from this album so far has either been banger or radio, it's great to hear something right in the middle. Musically speaking, it's my favorite off the album so far.
Unfortunately, like JR, I have to subtract a star for the less than TIP's best lyrics. He'd still kill 99% of rappers, but T.I.'s done better flows that don't include "sippy cup" and "OMG" reference. I have high, high hopes for King Uncaged.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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tip went in, sounds like sum old tip, str8 fire...
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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This is FIRE right here! This is the T.I. I've been waiting for. The Gritty flow is his best to me. The production is perfect for T.I. Great Track! BANGER! The KING IS OFFICIALLY BACK!!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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Tips song was iight it wasnt all that I mean ma mans been locked up for a year and the only thing I heard that got my head Boppin is that joint Yeah Ya Know but this just sounds like a filler for the album its good but not great
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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TIP is going hard as he should.....a def BANGER
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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Not what I like to hear from TI but it's aight.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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deferentially one of the best southern rappers with out a doubt.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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still working off the solo rust I guess. We getting there.
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2010 |
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Its ok
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2010 |
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Wow! TI, dis aint yo song!
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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THE PRODUCTION IS FIRE... CLASSIC T.I. THE UP TEMPO BEAT WITH THE MORE LAID BACK YET SOLID ON-POINT LYRICS ARE NICE. SOLID TRACK THAT WILL GET SOME PLAYS ON THE PLAYLIST FO' SHO. T.I. DOESN'T EVER FORGET TO BRING IT. STILL MAKIN' 100% QUALITY RECORDS. I CAN DIG IT.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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once again t.i has blown me away with his latest track. this is better than 'yeah ya know' and about the same as 'got your back'. looking forward to this album a lot
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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Just as DJ Z said this is my favorite of the 3 singles, I also wasn't very fond of I'm Back. Anything T.I. puts out is going to be better than most artists anyway though.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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I’m really like this more laid back approach by T.I, I can see myself riding to this track.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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song is eh at best
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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I think this track has kept the consistency of the previous tracks.
But I think the pressures mounting now and I'm hoping the expectations keep meeting the demands. He needs to hold it together, cannot wait for his upcoming projects!!!!! |
| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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For sure a banger. Beat is fresh, and TI's flow is tight as always.
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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sick trak...
thnx! |
| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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Love this joint! This is my favorite of all of T.I.'s latest leaks and this is fire.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Its a banger!!! but i was hoping a classic. king uncaged looking good
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2010 |
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hot song
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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I find this boring....
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2011 |
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