I nearly made mention of the new T.I. track “Whatever You Like,” which is supposed to be the “new” lead single off of Paper Trail. But my mom reminded me yesterday that if you don’t have anything good to say…aww fuck it.

Even as a tried & true T.I. fan who’s got every album, some doubles and even vinyl copies of others, I’m saying that joint ain’t hittin. Well, the Jim Jonsin’ beat is but the singing is on some other level. Musically, I can’t really say I’m liking what I’ve heard thus far from the upcoming album. “No Matter What” was focused both lyrically & with the production. Everything after that thus far, not so much. I’m gonna let this one skip spinnin’ because it’s good to hear him taking a lighted approach with so many heavier things ahead.

But don’t say I never gave you nothing or allowed my opinion to interfere with delivering the goods.

T.I. – Whatever You Like (Produced By Jim Jonsin’)

EDIT – For the DJs, the clean version with slightly different lyrics.

T.I. – Whatever You Like (Clean)

I think I’m just going to stop listening to these early, song-by-song leaks for a while or maybe just with certain projects. It worked for me with Nas because today was my first time listening to Untitled, minus a few tracks, and it made the experience refreshing. My copy of IPATTG2 finally came in the mail today as well so overall, I’ve had a good day musically.

Sean Paul track below isn’t too bad though and the R.Les track is that sticky icky. The Nas track? It’s basically “Aggin Hatred” as an acapella.

Loosies

T.I. – Whatever You Like

Nas – Proclamation (iTunes Bonus Track)

Wale Feat. Young Chris – Whole Time

Robin Thicke Feat. Freeway – Magic (Remix)

Ryan Leslie – Break This Down

Lloyd Feat. The Dream – I Need Love

Flo-Rida Feat. T-Pain – Gotz To See (ft T-Pain) (Prod. by Mannie Fresh)

Sean P. – I’m A Hoodstar (CDQ/Dirty/NoDJ)

Loosies