T.I. vs. T.I.P. cover art

  Studio Album · No. 5

T.I. vs. T.I.P. Songwriting Credits by T.I.

2007 Grand Hustle Records / Asylum Records / Atlantic Records 18 tracks 73 min

Produced by Just Blaze, Mannie Fresh, Danja, The Runners, Kevin Khao Cates, Wyclef Jean, Tony Galvin, Keith Mack  ·  Engineered by Leslie Brathwaite, Marcella Araica, Young Guru

Grand Hustle Records / Asylum Records / Atlantic Records Southern hip hopTrap
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether T.I. carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
18 trackswritten by T.I. 0 tracksoutside writers
T.I.'s roles on this album

Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

18
Tracks
5
Lyricists
16
Producers
2007
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (2007)
Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (2008, Nominated)
Data Insight

T.I. vs. T.I.P. is a concept album split between his two personas, the polished star T.I. and the volatile street figure T.I.P., with Just Blaze-produced act breaks bridging the halves. He wrote all his own lyrics over production from Just Blaze, Danja, Wyclef Jean, and Eminem, who also appears on "Touchdown." The album debuted at No. 1 just before his federal weapons arrest.

T.I.'s fifth studio album, released July 3, 2007, through Grand Hustle Records, Asylum Records, and Atlantic Records. The album is structured around a conceptual battle between T.I. (the mainstream rap star) and T.I.P. (his more aggressive street alter ego), with Just Blaze-produced act breaks separating the two sides. Eminem appears on "Touchdown," co-produced and co-written by Eminem and Jeff Bass. Wyclef Jean appears on two tracks. Jay-Z appears on "Watch What You Say to Me," co-produced by Kevin 'Khao' Cates. Nelly appears on "Show It to Me." The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. T.I. was arrested on federal weapons charges in the weeks following the album's release. He wrote all his own lyrics throughout.

Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Act I: T.I.P.
Clifford Harris Jr. Kannon CrossCorey Simon Just Blaze T.I.
2
Big Shit Poppin' (Do It)
Clifford Harris Jr. Byron Thomas Mannie Fresh T.I.
3
Raw
Clifford Harris Jr. Darwin Quinn Lil' C T.I.
4
You Know What It Is #34
Clifford Harris Jr.Wyclef Jean Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisSedeck JeanKeith Duplessis - T.I.Wyclef Jean
5
Da Dopeman
Clifford Harris Jr. Byron ThomasO'Shea JacksonAndre Young Mannie Fresh T.I.
6
Watch What You Say to Me
Clifford Harris Jr.Jay-Z Kevin CatesShawn Carter Kevin CatesBao Quoc PhamSteven Holdren T.I.Jay-Z
7
Hurt
Clifford Harris Jr. Nathaniel HillTrevor SmithCedric Zellars Danja T.I.Alfa MegaBusta Rhymes
8
Act II: T.I.
Clifford Harris Jr. Kannon CrossCorey Simon Just Blaze T.I.
9
Help Is Coming
Clifford Harris Jr. Justin SmithBarry White Just Blaze T.I.
10
My Swag
Clifford Harris Jr.Wyclef Jean Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisSedeck Jean Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisSedeck JeanKeith Duplessis T.I.Wyclef Jean
11
We Do This
Clifford Harris Jr. Andrew HarrJermaine Jackson The Runners T.I.
12
Show It to Me
Clifford Harris Jr.Nelly Tony GalvinCornell Haynes Jr. Tony Galvin T.I.Nelly
13
Don't You Wanna Be High
Clifford Harris Jr. Andrew HarrJermaine Jackson The Runners T.I.
14
Touchdown
Clifford Harris Jr.Eminem Marshall MathersJeff Bass EminemJeff Bass T.I.Eminem
15
Act III: T.I. vs. T.I.P. The Confrontation
Clifford Harris Jr. Kannon CrossCorey Simon Just Blaze T.I.
16
Tell 'Em I Said That
Clifford Harris Jr. Nathaniel Hill Danja T.I.
17
Respect This Hustle
Clifford Harris Jr. Nathaniel Hill Danja T.I.
18
My Type
Clifford Harris Jr. Keith McMasters Keith Mack T.I.

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 39 contributors

CH
Clifford Harris Jr.
Writer
On this album18 written
CS
Corey Simon
Writer
On this album3 written
KC
Kannon Cross
Writer
On this album3 written
NH
Nathaniel Hill
Writer
On this album3 written
JD
Jerry Duplessis
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
SJ
Sedeck Jean
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
WJ
Wyclef Jean
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
AH
Andrew Harr
Writer
On this album2 written
BT
Byron Thomas
Writer
On this album2 written
JJ
Jermaine Jackson
Writer
On this album2 written
E
Eminem
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JB
Jeff Bass
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions T.I. vs. T.I.P.

What is the concept behind T.I. vs. T.I.P. by T.I.?
The album is structured as a battle between two sides of the rapper: T.I., the mainstream star, and T.I.P., his aggressive street alter ego. Just Blaze-produced interludes separate the two halves.
Who wrote Big Things Poppin' by T.I.?
"Big Things Poppin' (Do It)" was written by T.I. and produced by Mannie Fresh. It was the lead single and reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did T.I. write T.I. vs. T.I.P. himself?
Yes. T.I. wrote all of his own lyrics across the album, rapping over beats from Just Blaze, Danja, Wyclef Jean, and Eminem. The concept and writing are his.
Who is featured on T.I. vs. T.I.P. by T.I.?
Guests include Eminem on "Touchdown," Jay-Z on "Watch What You Say to Me," Wyclef Jean, and Nelly on "Show It to Me." It is a star-studded fifth album.
Did T.I. vs. T.I.P. win any awards?
Yes. It won Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album at the 2007 American Music Awards and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammys, losing to Kanye West's Graduation.
When was T.I. vs. T.I.P. by T.I. released?
T.I. vs. T.I.P. was released on July 3, 2007, through Grand Hustle, Asylum, and Atlantic Records. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was his fifth studio album.

Sources

MusicBrainz: T.I. vs. T.I.P. release group Cover Art Archive: T.I. vs. T.I.P. front cover Wikipedia: T.I. vs. T.I.P. Cover Art Archive: T.I. vs. T.I.P. by T.I.