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T.I. - Yeah Ya Know (Takers)
Artist: T.I.
Producer: DJ Toomp and Smash Factory
Album: King Uncaged
Label: Hustle Gang/EMPIRE
Maybe it was just me, but when I heard T.I. was going to prison, I knew he was going to come back hungry and raw, right? Well, since his release T.I has kept a relatively low profile, making some of us wonder when the King was going to truly take his throne back. Now I’m not saying his new street single Yeah Ya Know (Takers) is going to rocket him back to the top, but it’s definitely a banger that reminds us why Tip is praised. The single, which does double-duty as a promotional single for his upcoming movie Takers, shows T.I. dropping an ill flow and lyrics that let us know that prison hasn’t changed him, but rather has made him better. Produced by Smash Factory and DJ Toomp, who has helped T.I. craft hits like What You Know, the song is built around guitars, synths and heavy drums that transform the record into a real trunk banger. If this is a preview of T.I.’s upcoming album King Uncaged, which is set to be released on August 7, then the king will probably be back on his throne soon.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on May 31, 2010
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In the last six years there hasn't been a song of Clifford's that I haven't enjoyed, but some are simply much MUCH better than others. "Yeah Ya Know" doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, but if you're a fan of T.I. you cannot possibly not like this record. Its essence and foundation are everything that built up Tip's fame and reputation.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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As a huge fan of T.I. I can only love this song. It is the epitome of a T.I. song. Raw enough to be played in the street yet has the potential to appeal to the common listener.
The production is eerie and is a perfect set up for TIPs vocals, and he goes hard on those vocals too. One thing he does best is not hold back on his energy. I feel certain artists phone in a lot of their work but T.I. goes hard on almost every track he spits. And coming back from jail has only set the bar higher for him. Following up Paper Trail is going to be hard, it might not be as much of a commercial success but King Uncaged is looking good already. |
| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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This should be a hit. Despite the fact that the background has way too much going on and it is too loud, it still works. T.I. is sticking with what has worked for him, and this sounds a bit like a combo of "Whatever You Like" and "What You Know." I do not think this will have the success of "Whatever You Like" but it will be a nice follow up. I really like the choir-like signing "ah ah ah" at various points.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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banger. thats all i can say.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I think this is the best "trap" song by T.I. in his career. You can just hear the anger in his delivery and lyrics after being in prison. The production has an eerie feeling to it and is really motivational. The instrumental is perfect for a warm-up song before a game. The hook is pretty good but what impresses me the most is T.I. lyrics. He switches speeds a few times and most of the time he goes at his breakneck speed that makes him so likeable. Classic hit by T.I.! I'm looking forward to the album already just because of this song.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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t.i. went hard on this. crazy punchlines. welcome back once again.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Background is too loud and has a bunch of other stuff going on. Chorus isn't that great but any other T.I. fan will eat it up. Goes hard for sure. I'm sure others will like the other single he released today with Keri Hilson over this.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I prefer a softer TI, like a Paper Trail TI. I got quickly sick of I'm Back and i dont think this will go on the ipod. But i'm still a fan of his work
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I don't really care much for T.I. but when a song is as dope as this, I can't help but take notice. T.I. did his thing on this, so with that said and done, kudos to the so-called king of the South.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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THis is fire. Way better than that other single with Keri hilson. This is on some T.I. vs. T.I.P. sh**!
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Not the best from T.I. but it's alright.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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A LOT better than "I'm Back". This production is just crazy, reminds me of the old school T.I. and he is so on point right now it is crazy. This isn't going to get big though I hate to say it.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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This was dope. The only thing is, T.I. making "trap" songs now are bittersweet for me, because right now, it's like him trying to rekindle a time in his career that was more sincere when he was still out there doing the stuff. I liked PAPER TRAIL" because that was him being real to the lane he was in.
But it's a dope joint nevertheless... |
| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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*Applause* T.I. is back with a street atheum, I'm gonna stand on the "Couch in the Club" when this one comes on! He came back with a force. Undeniable energy! I needed this!
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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This goes hard...Good to see Tip is going back to his roots instead of aiming for commercial success.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I need more Toomp and TI songs in my life
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Yeah this is cool, probably better than 'Im Back'..actually T.I. has been on everything lately, tho im still waiting on a record that really screams well..I'M BAACKK!!
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Welcome back to the game T.I.!!! Congrats on a banger
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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An all-star lineup for the booth today! Gotta say this doesn't live up to "I'm Back" for me (which is been bumpin' continuously in my car and ipod since it was out). Flow is fire! This might just need a couple of more spins to grow on me a lil' more. For now, in-rotation.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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not my thing like T.I. so his lyrics are good and his flow is good. Production is nothing special.. Hook is cheap..
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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DJ Toomp does not get enough praise. This may not be a hit but it brings an aggressive T.I. and a banging beat. Can't ask for much more.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I am some what shocked some of you like this better than I'm back. To me I'm back was a better "street" song but the fact this had an epic what you know feel to it, I was hooked but I still bang I'm back.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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kings back
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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This track is HOTTT! Period! Welcome back T.I.P.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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i love this song....thats what i like about T.I.P. is that when he cames back he cames back hard as shit and make everybody look @*#$! dumb....u do ur damn thing T.I.P. the KING
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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@The5Rings The best trap song of T.I.'s career? Man, I'll have to think that one over.
Other than that new Keri Hilson joint (which we're featuring tonight) T.I.'s been on the warpath since he got out of prison, and the simple truth is he's killing everyone. The list of rappers who could dare touch this is very, very short. When my MMA career takes off, I'm coming out to this song.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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First off...Let me begin by saying, I am so Happy that The King is Back! Lyrically, he is picking up where he left off with his last album. Something with this song as a whole is preventing it from being a huge Banger for me. I can see this getting much Radio play, so I'll throw it in rotation, but, I think he can come Harder than this on the new album...
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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damn
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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T.I. and DJ Toomp have always worked well together, and this is no different. These two should just sit down and create a whole album together.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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His last songs were so commercial friendly this would have to grow on me. I like raw uncommercial music but this doesn't capture that great feeling.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Damn!!! Went in hard as always.
Took it back to T.I.P on this one and unleashed. |
| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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I am a MASSIVE T.I. fan and I have to say this is one hell of a track. You either love it or... LOVE IT.
T.I.'s flow on this track is absolute FIRE!! there is no other word for it. The beat is amzing, the hook, the chorus everything about this track is screaming a HIT!!. This is what T.I. could and can do and rip up and shred the WHOLE hip hop and rap game to bits. The synth/guitar-laden "Yeah Ya Know (Takers)," serves as a promotional tool for both the movie and his album. It's admittedly hard to resist when T.I. spits like this. Way to go T.I. i'm rootin for you every year all the way from England. Whooooo!!!!!! |
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Grand Hustle...Yeah Ya Know!!!
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Damn, didn't realize TI was out already. This one is hot. Flow and wordplay is nice. Production is bonkers.
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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Yeah Ya Know = trunk muzik banger. T.I. is doing justice for hip-hop
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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Good but a bit boring
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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This song goes hard right from the start pure fire
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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Haha DJ Z, usin the gov't name (Clifford) Cliff comes hard on the track but its not the TIP from pre-lockup still a hot track though
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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dis go @*#$! hard nigguh!!!!!!!
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| Posted on May 28, 2010 |
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Headaches
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| Posted on May 28, 2010 |
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I cant understand a thing he is saying recently. Production carries it for me.
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| Posted on May 29, 2010 |
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cant believe i didnt see this sooner. I love this guys music.
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| Posted on May 29, 2010 |
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