''Da' Nic'' is the third

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

(EP) by American hip hop recording artist

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, released via digital distribution on September 11, 2015, by King Inc. The EP, which serves as a precursor to TIP's tenth studio album ''Dime Trap'', features guest appearances from Young Dro and Young Thug. The EP's Hip hop production, production was handled by Jazzfeezy, League of Starz, London on da Track, 1500 or Nothin', Mars, Scena, Shonuff & TNB Beatz.

Background

After multiple mentions of the date September 11, on his official Instagram page, TIP unexpectedly released ''Da' Nic'', on the aforementioned date. According to a press release, T.I. returning to his original moniker Tip, coincided with the EP's release. The EP's title is inspired by the slang term for a nickel bag of cannabis. ''Da' Nic'' marks TIP's first ever independent album, independent release. After releasing his ninth studio album ''Paperwork'' via Columbia Records, Tip had once again become a free agent, having ended his previous contract with Atlantic Records, after issuing his eighth album ''Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head'', in 2012. He told MTV News that ''Da’ Nic'' was birthed from that freedom. Although the project is a prelude in his trilogy series that begun with ''Paperwork'' (2014) and will continue with his tenth album ''Dime 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. 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'' and ''The Dime Trap'' [will be] unadulterated trap music and [the third album] will be my version of ''808s and Heartbreak''." On ''The 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.

Singles

On March 11, 2015, TIP released a Single (music), single titled "Project Steps". The song was produced by TIP's frequent collaborator, 1500 or Nothin', Mars of production team 1500 or Nothin'. On June 26, 2015, TIP released the music video for the single "Project Steps". On September 4, 2015, TIP released the EP's second single titled "Check, Run It", as a single via digital distribution. The song was produced by League of Starz. On September 10, 2015, TIP released a song titled "Peanut Butter Jelly", featuring fellow Atlanta-based rappers, Young Dro and Young Thug.

Track listing

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External links

* {{T.I. 2015 EPs Grand Hustle Records EPs T.I. albums Empire Distribution EPs Albums produced by London on da Track Albums produced by Mars (record producer)