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Swing Ya Rag
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Wikipedia article
"'Swing Ya Rag'" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released August 26, 2008 as the third single from his highly acclaimed sixth studio album 'Paper Trail' (2008). The song features vocals and instrumental production from American music producer Swizz Beatz, who raps the chorus. T.I. performed the song at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards and at the 2009 New Year's Eve Special on NBC. The song is also featured in the 2009 video game expansion pack, 'Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned'.
Music video
On August 5, 2008, a behind the scenes video of the music video was released online.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSM2HFwQpqE Behind The Scenes/Swing Ya Rag Music Video.] Accessed June 13, 2013 In the footage, T.I. is wearing black leather jacket and swinging a red rag in the air, while he wears a black rag around his face. The music video for the song was shot the day after T.I. shot the music video for "What Up, What's Haapnin'".
According to T.I. and MTV, the music video will never be released.[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1597369/20081017/eminem.jhtml Watch An Exclusive Eminem Freestyle; T.I.'s 'Swing Ya Rag' Video Held Up By Gucci, Louis Vuitton: Mixtape Monday.] 'MTV.com.' Accessed October 20, 2008.
On December 15, MTV did another interview asking T.I. if he'll shoot a different video for the song, he responded saying[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1601236/20081212/lil_wayne.jhtml T.I. doesn't plan to make another 'Swing Ya Rag' video.]
Track listing
;Digital single
Remixes
*Swing Ya Rag - Clipse Feat. Swizz Beatz
*It's The New - Royce Da 5'9"
Charts
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References
Category:2008 singles
Category:2008 songs
Category:T.I. songs
Category:Swizz Beatz songs
Category:Grand Hustle Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Swizz Beatz
Category:Songs written by Swizz Beatz
Category:Songs written by T.I.
Category:Music video controversies
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