TI vs TIP is the fifth studio album from TI, this was released July 3rd 2007. This is supposed to be a concept album, part gangster, part business man. Coming off of the King album, TI had tons of momentum but despite the commercial success the album was deemed a disappointment.
Track 1. ACT I: T.I.P, produced by Just Blaze, the track opens with news sound bites spotlighting his year up to this point. This is a solid. 7/10
Track 2. Big Shit Poppin, produced by Mannie Fresh. This song is solid but I felt like this was more of an album cut than a lead single. 7/10
Track 3. Raw, produced by Lil C, this is the first weak track to me. He’s talking his usual shit but I’m not feeling the beat. 5.5/10
Track 4. You Know What It Is, produced by Wyclef Jean. With additional vocals from Wyclef, this was the 2nd single. This song is solid but it’s kinda ehh for a single. 7/10
Track 5. Da Dopeman, produced by Mannie Fresh. I’m not feeling the beat, I’ve never been a fan of Mannie Fresh’s production in general. 5.5/10
Track 6. Watch What You Say To Me, produced by Kevin “Khao” Cates, this song features Jay Z. This is by far the best song on here up to this point. 8/10
Track 7. Hurt, produced by Danja. This features Busta Rhymes and Alfamega (TI’s artist on Grand Hustle), this was the 3rd single. This song isn’t good at all. 5/10
Track 8. ACT II: TI, produced by Just Blaze. This song is alright. 6/10
Track 9. Help Is Coming, produced by Just Blaze. TI picked some of Just’s worst beats it seems like smh. 5/10
Track 10. My Swag, produced by Wyclef Jean with additional vocals from Wyclef. This song is not good. The beat sounds dated for its era, the hook is generic. 4/10