Half Way To The Dime Trap

T.I. is clearly one of the better known rappers in the game. In preparation for this tenth studio album "The Dime Trap", the recently independent artist released "Da' Nic" in preparation. A nic is five which is half of ten (dime) meaning we are half way there from hearing his album. I'm sure you didn't need to be a math major to put those together though. The EP Only has five songs (Peep the reoccurring theme?).

Side Note: The cover art is brilliant

For people who listen to T.I. you know your getting a well rounded artist that is absolutely going to give you that street feel. To further emphasize this he even went back to his trap moniker T.I.P.. Look no further than Broadcast Live to find what I'm talking about. The self proclaimed "King of the South" harmonizes "You keep your face card good and your nose clean/never trust the word of a dope fiend/keep a strap at all times run them numbers up/if that ain't what you want you ain't one of us". The king does a Migos like flow mixed with his vintage style on the lead single off the EP, "Check Run It". TIP has quite some chemistry when collabing with Young Thug. You may recall the 2014 smash hit "If it aint about the money". This unlikely pairing (with an assist from Young Dro) continues on the song Peanut Butter Jelly. I hate the hook with a passion but the song and beat itself saves the track. Project Steps is just gritty, point blank. "I'm just a project nigga on the front steps/getting money is the concept".

My favorite song has to be Ain't Gonna See It Coming.The song is only 2:26 seconds. It has no hook, no bridge, but all bars. Rarely do you hear TIP rap like this anymore so it is refreshing.

This EP reminded me of old T.I. from when I was back in middle school. If this is any indication of whats to come "The Dime Trap" should be very impressive. Da' Nic served its purpose as a warm up for the forthcoming album.


Rating: 8 out of 10