Paper Trail (by T.I., Rap)
common sense media says
Smooth raps, mature lyrics, lots of the N-word.
parents & educators say
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say violence is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album is loaded with the "N"-word. There are also several songs that objectify women and discuss getting women drunk to make them more sexually agreeable, as well as sexually explicit lyrics, most notably on the song "Porn Star." Finally, there's the issue of T.I.'s recent conviction for attempting to buy illegal weapons and possession of machine guns. He addresses this issue on the album, and although he admits he is wrong, he tries to justify what he did.
Violence:
T.I.'s weapons conviction is discussed on several tracks, although there are no references to using the weapons or hurting anyone.
Sex:
Lyrics including "late night sex is so wet, so tight." The song "Porn Star" includes the most sexually explicit lines, such as "I wanna see you satisfied, inside out, once I'm in you won't want me to slide out, you tell your girlfriends, they gonna wanna try it out." And "hey would ya stay, could ya play with it with your tongue just a little."
Language:
The N-word is used seven times in the first minute of the first track, Bars." The word is then used through the whole album. "S--t," "bitch," and "f--k" are sprinkled throughout each song.
Consumerism:
Several songs, such as "Whatever You Like" brag about spending lots of money on cars, designer clothes, and fancy homes.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
"Pour yourself a shot and chase it with a lime girl, now you feelin' like a hot girl." Patron is name-dropped on several songs: "You can blame it on the Patron or the champagne, but sometimes being bad can be a good thing."
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Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
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Nico9000
adult
adult
Amazing
Good lyrics, amazing beats and good cameos. Language is strong though.
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fdog1
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Amazing Hip-Hop/ Rap CD
This was one of my favorite albums of '08. TI has incredible flow and makes an outstanding performance on this album. What makes this album so good is the mix of hip hop tracks and hardcore gansta rap tracks. So you'd get the language you expect, plenty of the n word and pretty much any other swear there is. Quite a few of the songs on this album are laid with lots of heavy moral undertones. TI talks a lot about death in his family, and how he keeps moving forward despite this. He also seems to praise the people he has lost, as if sort of praying to them. All in all, an excellent rap album. The best of 2008 by far.
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kid, 12 years old
good if you love rap
i like t.i my favorie rap artist i have this c-d and it is inaproprite if you love rap or t.i get it.i think this c-d has lyrics that are just horrible
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good if you love rap
i like t.i my favorie rap artist i have this c-d and it is inaproprite if you love rap or t.i get it.i think this c-d has lyrics that are just horrible
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kid, 11 years old
good if you love rap
i like t.i my favorie rap artist i have this c-d and it is inaproprite if you love rap or t.i get it.i think this c-d has lyrics that are just horrible
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dfeeel2
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Hip-Hop at it's Best in 2008
I got this album for my birthday last monday. I gotta say, I really love it. More original than the Tha Carter III, catchier and more genuine than other commercially based Hip-Hop artists. Favorite tracks include Porn Star, My Life Your Entertainment, Live Your Life, and Swing Ya Rag. Go out and get this album!
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$$*BLACKANDYEL ...
parent
parent
Not that bad
there is not that much swearing but in his song Dead and gone there is a bit of violence and N*gga is used in about every song his song Live your life is on for 9 and up because it actually has a good message and is clean you should just ignore the "explicit" marking. whatever you like is on for 12 and up the N word is only used a couple of times
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kumbia kings
adult
adult
IT's really good
Every one goign to have the beast time
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birdbrain84
adult
adult
Use of the N-word? So what?!
What's wrong with the N-word? Why is everyone so offended by it? Why are terms for white people that are apparently inappropriate and keeping me from posting this review of the album if I say them (I'll give you a hint: saltine and a car honks + e) so accepted when N-word is considered equivalent to the F-word? I mean come on! Anyway, definitely not for kids, but I wouldn't call it adult only because of the N-word.
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Prototype79043
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Although not all his songs are age appropriate, T.I. is still a great role model. If you seen Road to Redemption, you'll know what kind of role model T.I. is
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rosegurl
parent of 7 year old
parent of 7 year old
i cried on the whole cd because i love ti
I like it
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