MusicFirst LookStream T.I.'s new album ‘Paperwork’UK stream: The Atlanta rapper shares his ninth LP, feat collabs with Iggy Azalea, Chris Brown and UsherShareLink copied ✔️October 14, 2014MusicFirst LookTextKathy Iandoli T.I. has perfected the code of the streets and effectively translated that language to the masses. From the hood to Hollywood, the Atlantan pens anthems that straddle the line between radio bangers and solid ratchet gold. It’s a gift that manifests itself on his ninth studio album, Paperwork: an amalgam of sounds that bounce from mainstream cuts to social commentary, back around to Tip’s signature Trap Rap. On the opener “King", Tip flips syllables over a threatening Mars Of 1500 Or Nothin’ soundbed, while later Pharrell Williams shows up to assist on a poignant ode to Tip’s fallen mentee Doe B, “Light Em Up,” and brings a less-poppy change of pace on the ferocious “Oh Yeah” (a cousin to his punchy turn on Future’s “Move That Dope”). Star cameos include Usher, Lil Boosie, Jeezy, Chris Brown, and Skylar Grey on "New National Anthem" – which was originally intended for Lady Gaga. "Unfortunately she was really busy with her current project," T.I. tells Dazed. "But Skylar ended up being the perfect choice." Listen to the album on Dazed below, which also features necessary production DJ Mustard, and Mike WiLL Made It. "I think it’s my best work to date," T.I. continues. "it doesn’t feel rushed so I am really pleased with it." Sometimes taking your time is the key, and Paperwork was so worth the wait. Paperwork is out on October 20 on RCA Records/Grand Hustle. Pre-order here Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREInside Erika de Casier’s shimmering R&B universe ‘Rap saved my life’: A hazy conversation with MIKE and Earl SweatshirtVanmoof8 Dazed Clubbers on the magic and joy of living in Berlin7 essential albums by the SoulquariansIs AI really the future of music?Ray Ban MetaIn pictures: Jefferson Hack launches new exhibition with exclusive eventplaybody: The club night bringing connection back to the dancefloorAn interview with IC3PEAK, the band Putin couldn’t silenceFrost Children answer the dA-Zed quizThe 5 best features from PinkPantheress’ new remix albumMoses Ideka is making pagan synth-folk from the heart of south LondonBehind-the-scenes at Oklou and FKA twigs’ new video shoot