Live!

I just found this video of T.I.'s performance from the MTV Video Music Awards 2006. I've pretty much been looking for it since that night when it took place.

It's a smashing act. T.I. brings his protege Young Dro to the stage, as well as a massive child choir and as usual, DJ Drama stands behind the turn tables. This makes it probably one of the best live performances I have ever seen.

There is a difference in live Hiphop and studio made tracks. In live acts rappers have to try so much harder and make a bigger effort to please the audience. The voices can be completely different to what you hear of the record, as all energy is put into making themselves heard over the roaring crowds. And that just what I like about it. It's completely unpredictable. You cannot expect what to hear, except for one thing. Rap artists always gives it all when on stage.

And this live performance has got all of that, and so much more.

T.I. feat. Young Dro - Shoulder lean & What you know