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"I'm Flexin'"
Song

"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 second 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
US Billboard Digital Songs 39

Release Information

Purchasable Release

Country Date Format Label Ref
United States October 4, 2011 Digital download Grand Hustle [4]

References

  1. ^ Jesse Gissen (2011-09-23). "T.I. To Drop New Song on Monday Featuring Big K.R.I.T." Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  2. ^ Michael Ice-Blue Harris (2011-10-24). "T.I. "I'm Flexin" Behind The Scenes [Video]". Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  3. ^ http://creativedisc.com/top-charts/billboard-hot-100-singles/billboard-hot-rb-hip-hop-songs-10-oct/
  4. ^ [1]. iTunes.com. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
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