Following some delays, T.I. has finally released his Hustle Gang’s first album, We Want Smoke. Although the collective dropped some projects in the past, this is being billed as their studio debut.
T.I.’s presence looms largely on the album, appearing on 13 of the 17 tracks. Young Thug, Trae Tha Truth, B.o.B and Young Dro are some of the other high-profile artists involved. RaRa, Tokyo Jetz and Translee are just a few of the lesser known rappers who get a chance to make an impression on the LP.
View the stream, cover art and tracklist for Hustle Gang’s We Want Smoke below.
(This article has been updated. It was last revised on October 1, 2017.)
T.I.’s Hustle Gang was expected to release its first studio album last month, but it never came to be. The delay won’t be too long though as the collective is now set to drop their debut, We Want Smoke, on October 13. With the release date quickly approaching, T.I. got into promo mode by sharing the cover art and tracklist for the LP.
The crew’s upcoming album features 13 tracks with a mix of established Hip Hop artists and some still making headway in their careers. Young Thug, Trae Tha Truth, Young Dro, B.o.B and of course T.I. represent the biggest names appearing on the album. Other notable contributors include RaRa, Translee, London Jae and Tokyo Jetz.
View the cover art and tracklist for Hustle Gang’s We Want Smoke below.
1. Want Smoke f. London Jae, Yung Booke, Young Dro & T.I.
2. Friends f. T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae Tha Truth & Young Dro
3. Game 7 f. T.I., Brandon Rossi & RaRa
4. That Bag f. Young Thug, T.I., Young Dro & Trev Case
5. Trappin On Forgis f. T.I., Lex, Trae Tha Truth & London Jae
6. Go Off f. B.o.B, T.I., Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz, Trae Tha Truth & Young Dro
7. So High f. Peanut da Don, London Jae, Young Dro & T.I.
8. Gateway f. Translee, Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz & Ink
9. My Block f. T.I., London Jae, Young Dro, B.o.B & 5ive Mics
10. Do No Wrong f. GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro & T.I.
11. Still Young f. B.o.B, Translee & T.I.
12. Talk My Shit f. Peanut da Don, Trae Tha Truth & Young Dro
13. Who Gone Check Me f. GFMBRYYCE, Translee, Yung Booke, Young Dro & T.I.
14. Sometimes f. T.I. & Young Dro
15. Weight f. Translee, Trae tha Truth, Tokyo Jetz, Kim Minnis & Young Dro
16. Roll the Dice f. RaRa, GFMBRYYCE, Translee & Brandon Rossi
17. Trenches Reloaded f. Peanut da Don & T.I.)
(The original version of this article was published on July 31, 2017 and can found below.)
Unlike some of the other rapper turned label execs in his weight class, T.I. a.k.a. the “King of the South” had yet to capitalize on his roster in the form of a retail group release — à la Young Money — giving more juice to the brand.
That is, until now.
The southern rap icon just announced We Want Smoke, the first collective effort from Hustle Gang, featuring the entirety of the Grand Hustle roster. Though the individual acts have released features from fellow label mates, this will be their first time forming like Voltron for one project.
Fresh off the first Hustle Gang tour, the project will give fans the opportunity to get acquainted with some of the less recognizable talent currently bubbling under the Grand Hustle flag. A few examples are producer-turned-artist Brandon Rossi, and GFMBRYYCE, whose video for the record “Do No Wrong,” featuring T.I. and Young Dro, premiered on WorldStarHipHop last week (July 28).
The project is also set to feature the crew’s First Lady, Tokyo Jetz, who also has a debut album dropping August 2nd. Roster acts Young Booke, RaRa, Translee, and London Jae will also make appearances, as well as heavy-hitters like Young Dro, B.o.B and the new VP of Grand Hustle, legendary Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth.
T.I.’s last release, Us or Else: Letter to the System ranked in at numero once on HipHopDX’s 20 Best Rap Albums Of 2016. Additionally, his Grand Hustle label has collectively earned five gold certifications, six platinum certifications — and three double-platinum certifications. Time will tell if We Want Smoke will translate to more precious metal on Tip’s wall.
We Want Smoke will be available everywhere commercially on September 15th, 2017.
us or else was a top rated album last year? dumpster fire of a year i guess.
Lmao fucking right it was hustle gang rarely ever puts ANYTHING out because tips always yoo busy actting like a female on reality television and too busy supporting himself instesd of his boys
True true. Shouldn’t this have dropped like between 2005-2011?
TI is one of the few mainstream rappers that could drop a song produced by dr dre without making a hit…. like damn dude.
No Doe B verses??
TI should have put his son on the album, it woulda been nice to hear a father and son track.
If its the same race baiting bitch ass narative he had behind us or else i hope the guy gets cancer of the mouth
That cover is crap…how is ten native Americans on horses relevant to hustle gang? Thats like the beasties boys making a cover with ten brothas posted on dirt bikes
I’m thinking he dropping hints about who “blacks” really are also isn’t a native American his logo for the brand ??
Please elaborate on “who blacks really are” I hope you’re not trying to insinuate that most blacks are part native too? The African/native population make up a tiny percentage of people, less than 300,000. Less than 5% of blacks have more than 12.5% of native ancestry. Btw I’m I’m half Cuban half Navajo, so I know what I’m talking about.
So wtf cares bitch what u want a ?
You mad because of your low iq???……f.aggot.
Yeah and I’m Choctaw ….so I know what I’m talking Bout . Do more research on the real history let me. Give you a hint ‘google scholar’…cause that rhetoric and Wikipedia numbers you tried to spit makes me think you might be a five dollar Indian …
“Come at the King you best not miss.”
Lmfao a scholar huh? So your one of those dipshit college grads who still lives outs your parents house with $150,000+ in student loan debt yep real “scholar” lmao
I’m Choctaw …You know how many 5 dollar Indians are Navajo??? Miss me with your Wikipedia numbers bro. I do this shit for a living meaning I’m an academic . Do you even know what google scholar is or what peer reviewed means ?
Exactly, the artwork makes no sense whatsoever.
Yep just the cowboys of the west and the government who drove their asses to small patches of land they still live on today lmao man you need to read a history book only reason they were even spared were the liberal types back then lol
It’s talking about “Who Want Smoke”? Those are war Indians, no one wanted smoke with War Indians… Get it now?
aint nobody waiting for this bullshit
lOL. T.I. bring on the heat bruh. Listen to Hustle Gang- Here i go and Hammer Time.
Yeah, TIP and hustle gang got hundred good songs, but this new shit is lacking. Its not just mumbling flow but also political content. And its not like 2007-2013 shit that was kinda meh after the old albums,but okay overall. I doubt I’ll get back to these new records after finding out next ones gonna suck, when theyre out. Its a progression where it gets worse and worse, its just started from The King and all those dope albums. Now its gone down and passed below average point.
I like the beat and how it comes on…but honestly this flow dude use (though tight) is Played out now. I understand it’s what the youngish is on but, I didn’t even listen past his first 8 bars…and Dro my dude …I’m off this train. Sorry ( shoulder shrugs) HGang
Is Iggy part of hustle gang plus I thought they kicc dro out for being a snitch
Wow. Finally. Took forever to give the crew some shine donchathink????
I’ve only bought one T.I album…. Never again
Where’s Big Kuntry King???
Grand Hustle is a graveyard.
if their is 27 comments hipdx wrote 25 of the . i’m woke
All respect to T.I. and all. He have done some great music. But he hasn’t had an top 10 hit since 2009 (Dead and Gone with Timberlake). And I have not clue who half of all artist on this album. And are B.o.B. still on Grand Hustle? And have they dropped Iggy?
I farted and I think I shit myself…hustle gang
Garbage
Damn. He’s about 10 years too late.
“Friends” is FIREEE!!!