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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

  • Summary: The eighth full-length studio album for the Atlanta rapper includes guest appearances from such artists as Akon, Andre 3000, ASAP Rocky, Cee Lo Green, R. Kelly, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and Pink.
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I got a grind, won't stop, hustle won't quit Shine like no other, I be on some other shit I got high price lifestyle, super bad bitch If I want it,... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Source
    Feb 21, 2013
    80
    By combining the deep-bass beats and fast-spitting rhymes of Trap Muzik with mature, more-to-the-story rhymes, Tip finds himself back in the limelight. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.89]
  2. Dec 31, 2012
    80
    The project is one of his best thus far by virtue of him composing an album in which listeners can empathize with how he views religion ("Hallelujah"), the club ("Ball"), women ("Guns and Roses," "Can You Learn," and "Crusin'") and so forth.
  3. Dec 18, 2012
    75
    It seems cliche to say it, but Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head has a little bit for everyone.
  4. Dec 21, 2012
    60
    His eighth album fuses lordly self-mythologizing with epic self-searching.
  5. Jan 8, 2013
    60
    Trouble Man's not the album you'll be recommending to less devout followers of the T.I. saga the way you would have King or Trap Muzik, but it's easily the most satisfying to fans of those albums in a long time.
  6. Jan 8, 2013
    50
    Trouble Man's scattershot approach makes it the realest album the guy could make in 2012, but that doesn't make it any good.
  7. Dec 31, 2012
    49
    Trouble Man is less senile in general than "Hello," but for too many of the album's 71 minutes, we listen in horror as T.I., 32, tries flaccidly to get down with the kids.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Dec 20, 2012
    10
    I Absolutely LOVE Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head. T.I is one of my favorite rappers. This album is excellent and it just shows that T.I isI Absolutely LOVE Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head. T.I is one of my favorite rappers. This album is excellent and it just shows that T.I is still the KING. Expand
  2. Mar 15, 2013
    10
    T.I is simply amazing, this guy's flow is just unbelievable, I loved this album, obviously it's not since Wayne is on it and I hated 'Ball'T.I is simply amazing, this guy's flow is just unbelievable, I loved this album, obviously it's not since Wayne is on it and I hated 'Ball' but it's pretty good, more people should buy it imo. Collapse
  3. Dec 20, 2012
    9
    This is one of those albums that you don't have to skip songs. There are a couple of songs that I could do without like the aimlessThis is one of those albums that you don't have to skip songs. There are a couple of songs that I could do without like the aimless "Addresses". That one song does not take away from my listening pleasure though. Another gripe I have with the album is that it sometimes loses its focus even with the help of skits. The album is not perfect but it is definitely another album to add to a very strong legacy. Expand
  4. Jul 25, 2015
    8
    En voilà un album qui est excellent. Cet album est très très bon, c'est du bon rap comme je l'aime. Chaque morceau est différent de l'autre,En voilà un album qui est excellent. Cet album est très très bon, c'est du bon rap comme je l'aime. Chaque morceau est différent de l'autre, on ne s'ennuie pas une seule seconde. Bref, du bonheur, merci T.I. ! (Wildside le meilleur morceau !)
    Petit bémol quand même sur la répétition des refrains sans cesse et de la redondance des trames sonores.
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  5. Dec 19, 2012
    7
    TI is one of my favorite out there today. Quality cameos on other MC's tracks and even putting out mixtapes on occasion led to some bangers.TI is one of my favorite out there today. Quality cameos on other MC's tracks and even putting out mixtapes on occasion led to some bangers. This album didn't really live up to his past works. Had some good guests on it but seemed as though it was put together in a hurry or something. Many of the tracks have the same sound. But still some quality lyrics to find. Overall disappointment tho'. Expand
  6. Dec 26, 2012
    7
    A very good album. The production is on point and Tip puts his skill on display, especially on songs such as "Sorry" and "Hello". The formerA very good album. The production is on point and Tip puts his skill on display, especially on songs such as "Sorry" and "Hello". The former features Andre 3000, who contributes well, but Clifford has already taken the show by the end of his first verse. The album does have its slip ups, though. "Wildside" is a really bad song. Rocky delivers a good verse but that isnt enough save the terrible beat, tacky chorus and Tips underwhemling performance. "Hallelujah" may have a good (and overused) message but its pretty corny.
    "Cruisin" isnt good but it isnt totally ignorable. This may not be Tips best album, or even in his top 4, but its satisfying nonetheless.

    Top Song:
    "Trap Back Jumpin"
    "Sorry"
    "Guns And Roses"
    "Hello"
    "Who Want Some"
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  7. Dec 26, 2012
    4
    The collaborations of this album would do blush Justin Bieber (P!nk, Cee Lo Green, Akon). T.I. is more than ten years in the music business,The collaborations of this album would do blush Justin Bieber (P!nk, Cee Lo Green, Akon). T.I. is more than ten years in the music business, but it's always the same music. Expand

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