On the side of had TI with Blurred Lines one of the biggest (and most controversial) hits of 2013. The third man behind the huge success of the single was , and he has served as executive producer a prominent role on TI's ninth album Paperwork. It is therefore not surprising that some tracks aimed at the charts ended up on Paperwork. At the same time, TI must also show why he is considered one of
… the most important representatives of southern rap, so there is also room for more serious work. Strikingly serious is New National Anthem (with ), in which TI discusses various abuses in American society, and in particular racism and police brutality. Paperwork's guest list is as it should be long: in addition to Pharrell, , , Chris Brown, , and participants. Special mention deserves , who takes both Stay and About My Issue to a higher level with her clear voice. (IV)more