Swing Ya Rag
"Swing Ya Rag" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released August 26, 2008 as the third single from his highly acclaimed sixth studio album Paper Trail (2008). The song features vocals and instrumental production from American music producer Swizz Beatz, who raps the chorus. T.I. performed the song at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards and at the 2009 New Year's Eve Special on NBC. The song is also featured in the 2009 video game expansion pack, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned.
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| Single by T.I. featuring Swizz Beatz | ||||
| from the album Paper Trail | ||||
| Released | August 26, 2008 (digital download) | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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| Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz | |||
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Music video
On August 5, 2008, a behind the scenes video of the music video was released online.[1] In the footage, T.I. is wearing black leather jacket and swinging a red rag in the air, while he wears a black rag around his face. The music video for the song was shot the day after T.I. shot the music video for "What Up, What's Haapnin'".
According to T.I. and MTV, the music video will never be released.[2]
We did it, and it came out hot, Louis [Vuitton] and Gucci started trippin' about it. They were saying we were infringing, in one way or another. They weren't happy about it. They didn't want it to come out. But it's hot, though. ...
On December 15, MTV did another interview asking T.I. if he'll shoot a different video for the song, he responded saying[3]
We spoke to them, the video, it's done. But I guess it's one of those corporate things where they don't wanna be associated or affiliated with a certain type of brand. A T.I. video ain't the best look in their eyes right now. No harsh feelings. At the end of the day, it's gonna be a time when somebody is gonna have to sit at my table, and we gonna have the same type of conversations. It might be something as simple as just a party or endorsement. One thing is, the world goes around and comes back. I can take it when it's my turn.
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Swing Ya Rag" (feat. Swizz Beatz) | C. Harris, K. Dean, A. Chambliss, J. Alexander | Swizz Beatz | 3:20 |
Remixes
- Swing Ya Rag - Clipse Feat. Swizz Beatz
- It's The New - Royce Da 5'9"
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 53 |
References
- Behind The Scenes/Swing Ya Rag Music Video. Accessed June 13, 2013
- Watch An Exclusive Eminem Freestyle; T.I.'s 'Swing Ya Rag' Video Held Up By Gucci, Louis Vuitton: Mixtape Monday. MTV.com. Accessed October 20, 2008.
- T.I. doesn't plan to make another 'Swing Ya Rag' video.
- "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.