TI has signed a publishing deal with Reservoir, with the new agreement covering its entire publishing catalogue, including past and future works, the company announced today (July 9). TI released his latest album Kill the kingJune 26.
“I am thrilled to be building a strong partnership with Reservoir as we work together to diversify the business and expand the reach of my catalogue,” TI said in a statement.
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The deal includes TI’s 2006 album: Kingwhich included the single “What You Know,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. King became T.I.’s first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 and remain at number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for four weeks.
His 2008 album. Paper trailbecame his second of three No. 1s on the Billboard 200 and remained at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for five weeks, including collaborations with Jay-Z, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Lil Wayne. “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining there for six weeks, while “Dead and Gone” featuring Justin Timberlake reached number two. His single “Whatever You Like” also reached number one on the Hot 100 and stayed at the top for seven weeks.
“TI was nicknamed the ‘King of the South’ for putting the Atlanta rap scene on the map, helping shape the trajectory of the hip-hop genre over the last 20-plus years,” he said. Faith Newmanexecutive vice president of advertising and catalog development at Reservoir, in a statement. “His crossover successes and enduring popularity have proven time and again how strongly his music resonates with fans. I am honored to collaborate with him and continue to build the legacy of these cultural touchpoints he has created.”
TI described his latest venture: Kill the kinglike his last album. The record debuted at number 10 on BillboardOn the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, it peaked at number 7 on the Top Rap Albums chart and number 30 on the Billboard 200. The album’s lead single, “Let Em Know”, peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
“TI is one of those rare powerhouses whose music has real cultural relevance and staying power,” he said. Rell Lafarguepresident and chief operating officer of Reservoir, the statement said. “Our goal has always been to enrich our roster with world-class music, and bringing one of rap and hip-hop’s most influential artists and collectives to Reservoir reinforces that mission. This partnership with TI also doubles down on our long-standing commitment to the genre’s storied history and promising future.”
