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| Released | September 11, 2015 (2015-09-11) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 19:31 | |||
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Da' Nic is the thirdextended play (EP) by American rapperTIP, released via digital distribution on September 11, 2015, by King Inc.[1][2] The EP, which serves as a precursor to TIP's tenth studio albumDime Trap, featuresguest appearances fromYoung Dro andYoung Thug. The EP'sproduction was handled by Jazzfeezy,League of Starz,London on da Track,Mars, Scena, Shonuff & TNB Beatz.[3][4]
After multiple mentions of the date September 11, on his officialInstagram page, TIP unexpectedly releasedDa' Nic, on the aforementioned date.[5][6] According to a press release, T.I. returning to his originalmoniker Tip, coincided with the EP's release.[7] The EP's title is inspired by the slang term for a nickel bag of cannabis.[8]Da' Nic marks TIP's first everindependent release.[9][10]
After releasing his ninth studio albumPaperwork viaColumbia Records, Tip had once again become a free agent, having ended his previous contract with Atlantic Records, after issuing his eighth albumTrouble Man: Heavy Is the Head, in 2012. He toldMTV News thatDa’ Nic was birthed from that freedom.[11] Although the project is a prelude in his trilogy series that begun withPaperwork (2014) and will continue with his tenth albumDime Trap (2018), it came together more quickly than ever before: "The idea to release an EP came September 2 and we released it on September 11. I could only have done that as an independent artist," he explained.[11]
He also elaborated on his trilogy, breaking it down like this: "Paperwork was the artsy blend of musical tones [incorporating] soulful R&B — a Blueprint–ish approach to an album.Da' Nic andThe Dime Trap [will be] unadulterated trap music and [the third album] will be my version of808s and Heartbreak." OnThe Dime Trap, Tip plans to link with "young, hungry, talented producers that are making headway in the game" like Metro Boomin, Mike Will Made It, 808 Mafia and Zaytoven.[11]
On March 11, 2015, TIP released asingle titled "Project Steps".[12] The song was produced by TIP's frequent collaborator,Mars of production team1500 or Nothin'.[13] On June 26, 2015, TIP released themusic video for the single "Project Steps".[14][15][16][17] On September 4, 2015, TIP released the EP's second single titled "Check, Run It", as a single via digital distribution.[18] The song was produced byLeague of Starz.[19] On September 10, 2015, TIP released a song titled "Peanut Butter Jelly", featuring fellow Atlanta-based rappers,Young Dro andYoung Thug.[20][21][22]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Broadcast Live" |
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| 3:53 |
| 2. | "Ain't Gonna See It" |
| Shonuff | 2:25 |
| 3. | "Check, Run It" |
| League of Starz | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Peanut Butter Jelly" (featuringYoung Dro andYoung Thug) |
| London on da Track | 5:17 |
| 5. | "Project Steps" |
| Mars (of1500 or Nothin') | 3:59 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| USBillboard 200[24] | 22 |
| USTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[25] | 3 |
| USTop Rap Albums (Billboard)[26] | 2 |