"Hell of a Life" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released as a single on October 6, 2009. The song serves as the second single from the re-release of his 2008 album, Paper Trail: Case Closed, which was ultimately released as an extended play (EP). The song contains a sample of "Avulekile Amasango" as performed by Ishmael.[1]
"Hell of a Life" | ||||
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Single by T.I. | ||||
from the album Paper Trail: Case Closed | ||||
Released | October 6, 2009 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:17 (single version) | |||
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Music video
editThe music video for the song was released on October 5, 2009 through Trap Muzik.[2] The music video reflects T.I.'s career and narrates the final 24 hours before beginning his prison sentence for illegal weapons.[3]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hell of a Life" (single version) | Clifford Harris, Nate Hills, Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward | Danja, co-produced by Jim Jonsin | 4:17 |
Chart positions
editChart (2009) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 43 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 54 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 71 |
References
edit- ^ "Hell of a Life by T.I. On WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
- ^ WORLD PREMIERE: T.I. - "HELL OF A LIFE" [MUSIC VIDEO]. Trap Muzik. Archived 2009-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ T.I. Reflects On Career From Jail In 'Hell Of A Life' Video. MTV News. Accessed November 5, 2009.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.