Love This Life
"Love This Life" | ||||
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Single by T.I. | ||||
Released | April 3, 2012 (2012-04-03) | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | 1500 or Nothin' | |||
T.I. singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Love This Life" on YouTube | ||||
"Love This Life" is a song by the American hip hop recording artist T.I., released on April 3, 2012, as the intended first single from his eighth studio album, Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head (2012). The song was produced by production team 1500 or Nothin',[1] and was eventually included on the album as an iTunes bonus track. Certain critics noted its thematic similarity to his previous 2008 single, "Whatever You Like", although many deemed it inferior, and some characterized it as misogynistic.[2]
Music video
The music video was premiered on June 14, 2012, on 106 & Park. The video was shot in Sydney, Australia.
Composition
The hip hop song's hook contains 'layered' singing vocals by T.I., very similar to "That's All She Wrote", a previous single released by T.I. featuring fellow rapper Eminem, also known for often using layered singing vocals.[3][4] T.I. told XXL that the song speaks to women, "but from a man’s perspective". He described the song's concept saying, "People who find themselves in a situation where the woman might say she wants to part ways with the man, but the man [is] like, 'Let’s be sensible about this. You gonna leave all this? And go where?'"[5] While T.I. incorporates references to cars, shoes and jewelry, he also expresses the desire to have an understanding relationship.[1][4]
Critical reception
Markman compared T.I.'s delivery to that on "Whatever You Like", only "much darker".[6][7][8] Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush called it "a great rap ballad that could make the toughest neighborhood thug want to buy candy and flowers for his girlfriend."[9]
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 81 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 39 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | April 3, 2012[12] | Digital download | Grand Hustle, Atlantic |
References
- ^ a b Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (April 3, 2012). "New Song: T.I., 'Love This Life'". MTV. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Restores Our Faith With Giddy 'Love This Life'". spin.com.
- ^ Greenwald, David (April 2, 2012). "Listen: T.I.'s First 'Trouble Man' Single, 'Love This Life'". Billboard. Nielsen Company. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ a b Gates, Sara (April 3, 2012). "T.I. Releases 'Love This Life' And Loves His Wife". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Chery, Carl (2012-03-26). "T.I. to Drop New Single Next Month". XXL. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Markman, Rob (April 3, 2012). "T.I. Spoils His Lady On New Single 'Love This Life'". MTV. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Coplan, Chris (April 2, 2012). "Check Out: T.I. – 'Love This Life'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (April 3, 2012). "T.I. Restores Our Faith With Giddy 'Love This Life'". Spin. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (April 3, 2012). "T.I., 'Love This Life' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ iTunes - Music - Love This Life - Single by T.I.
External links
- "Love This Life" Official audio on YouTube
- "Love This Life" Official music video on YouTube
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- "24's"
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- "Welcome to the World"
- "Get Back Up"
- "That's All She Wrote"
- "Castle Walls"
- "I'm Back"
- "Got Your Back"
- "Yeah Ya Know (Takers)"
Heavy Is the Head
- "Trap Back Jumpin"
- "Ball"
- "Sorry"
- "Go Get It"
- "Love This Life"
- "About the Money"
- "New National Anthem"
- "Private Show"
- "No Mediocre"
- "Hi Hater" (remix)
- "We Don't Get Down Like Y'all"
- "I'm Flexin'"
- "Memories Back Then"
- "Wit' Me"
- "ASAP Forever" (remix)
- "Never Scared"
- "Round Here"
- "Soldier"
- "3 Kings"
- "Touch"
- "Shoulder Lean"
- "My Love"
- "Pac's Life"
- "We Fly High" (remix)
- "I'm a Flirt"
- "Make It Rain" (remix)
- "We Takin' Over"
- "Whatever U Like"
- "5000 Ones"
- "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"
- "Wish You Would"
- "Just Like Me"
- "Ain't I"
- "Day Dreaming"
- "Hello Good Morning"
- "Winner"
- "Bet I"
- "Make Up Bag"
- "Fancy"
- "Deuces" (remix)
- "Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier"
- "9 Piece"
- "I'm a Boss" (remix)
- "F.A.M.E."
- "Magic"
- "We in This Bitch"
- "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)"
- "2 Reasons"
- "We Still in This Bitch"
- "Blurred Lines"
- "Pour It Up" (remix)
- "Bugatti" (remix)
- "FDB" (remix)
- "I Wish"
- "Change Your Life"
- "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)"
- "Coke Bottle"
- "This Girl"
- "Waves (Robin Schulz Remix)"
- "Don't Make Me Wait"
- "Why You Mad? (Infinity Remix)"
- "Ye vs. the People"