T.I., Ring | Track Review

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. enlists fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug for the relatively short but entertaining trap banger, “Ring.”

Atlanta in the house! That’s right, T.I. enlists Young Thug for the assist on “Ring.” The resulting collaboration ends up being pretty entertaining and intriguing. Does Clifford Harris Jr. deliver another “What You Know” level joint? No, but him and Thugga definitely make a good team and bring some heat.

“Ring” commences dark and enigmatic from the start. Post-intro (Young Thug), “Ring” turns into a trap banger, courtesy of Chopsquad DJ and DY Krazy.  Basically, we get a banging beat and minor key synths. It’s perfect fuel for the fire for both rappers.  The chorus, performed by Young Thug, is definitely a vibe, not to mention, um sexual… T.I. follows with a refrain, with quick-paced, agile rhymes.  His flow remains in tip-top shape.

Following the chorus and refrain, we get a verse each from Young Thug and T.I.  This happens later in the song with the third and fourth verses.  The verses are short, but again, effective, particularly the way that they are traded off. Is the wheel reinvented? No, but both rappers keep things all the way real.

Final Thoughts 

All in all, “Ring” is a success for T.I.  No new ground is broken from either him or Young Thug but it wasn’t necessary for new ground to be broken either.  Great production, stellar flows, and an electrifying vibe make “Ring” worthwhile – NO CAP!

T.I. • “Ring” (Ft. Young Thug) • Grand Hustle / EMPIRE • Release: 9.11.20

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