"You Know What It Is" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released July 10, 2007, as the second

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from his fifth studio album ''

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'' (2007). The song was produced by

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and Wyclef Jean, the latter of whom contributes vocals throughout the hip hop track. The single peaked at number 34 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Music video

The song's music video was filmed in Miami, by director and friend Chris Robinson. On June 12, the video was made available on

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. The video premiered

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's '' TRL'' on June 14, 2007. The video features cameo appearances from B.G., Kymani Marley, and

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Chart performance

"You Know What It Is" debuted at number 73 on the US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on the chart dated June 28, 2007. The song later managed to peak at number 11. On the chart dated July 21, 2007, the single debuted at number 68 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song eventually peaked at number 34 on the chart and spent a total of 18 weeks.

Track listing

Promo CD single

# "You Know What It Is" (Clean Version) # "You Know What It Is" (Dirty Version) # "You Know What It Is" (Instrumental)

Vinyl single

#"You Know What It Is" (Radio Version) #"You Know What It Is" (Amended Version) #"You Know What It Is" (Instrumental) #"You Know What It Is" (Explicit version) #"You Know What It Is" (Acapella)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

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