I'm Flexin'
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"I'm Flexin'" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., featuring vocals and production from Big K.R.I.T.. It was officially released on October 4, 2011, as his first promotional single from his upcoming eighth studio album Trouble Man. The song's release indicates T.I.'s return to the music business, considering his 11 month prison sentence.
Background
Since his release, T.I. has appeared on and remixed songs from the likes of Future, 2 Chainz, Drake, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Twista and Rick Ross. "I'm Flexin'" serves as his first release as a lead artist, since his release from a half-way home on September 29, 2011. On September 23rd, 2011 XXL announced that DJ Drama revealed T.I. was planning on releasing a song-his first since going back to federal prison last November for a probation violation, on Monday, September 26, both produced and featuring Big K.R.I.T..[1] The song's release was delayed, but later leaked on September 30th, 2011. It was officially released to digital retailers, like iTunes and Amazon on October 4, 2011.
Music video
On October 22, 2011, a behind-the-scenes video was released. It was directed by T.I.'s frequent collaborators Motion Family and was filmed in T.I.'s old neighborhood, Cedar Avenue, in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.[2]
Remixes
Many remixes have surfaced since the songs release. One features T.I.'s son, Domani, rapping under the name D-Money. Another features rappers Rick Ross and Twista.
Chart performance
The song first charted on the week of October 10, 2011 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number sixty-eight.[3] After six weeks on that chart it peaked at number thirty-two, falling to number thirty-seven the following week.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 66 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 32 |
| US Billboard Rap Songs | 23 |
As of February 2012, it has 4.1 million views on Youtube
Release Information
Purchasable Release
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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| United States | October 4, 2011 | Digital download | Grand Hustle | [4] |
References
- ^ Jesse Gissen (2011-09-23). "T.I. To Drop New Song on Monday Featuring Big K.R.I.T." Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ Michael Ice-Blue Harris (2011-10-24). "T.I. "I'm Flexin" Behind The Scenes [Video]". Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ http://creativedisc.com/top-charts/billboard-hot-100-singles/billboard-hot-rb-hip-hop-songs-10-oct/
- ^ [1]. iTunes.com. Retrieved November 22, 2011.