"Let's Get Away" is a song by American

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recording artist

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, released as the fourth and final single from his second studio album, ''

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'' (2003). The song features vocals and

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from American musician

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. It peaked at number 35 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The song interpolates

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's 1972 song " Day Dreaming".

Music video

The

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was directed by Darren Grant, while T.I. was sentenced to three years in

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. He was granted rights to film the video for "Let's Get Away" while in prison. Fellow American rappers,

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and Juvenile, make

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s throughout the video.

Track listing

A-side

1. "Let's Get Away dited
2. "Let's Get Away xplicit
3. "Let's Get Away nstrumental

B-side

1. "Doin' My Job dited
2. "Doin' My Job xplicit
3. "Doin' My Job nstrumental T.I. - Let's Get Away/Doin' My Job'Billboard''. Accessed September 17, 2008

Charts

Release history

References

External links

* 2003 singles Grand Hustle Records singles T.I. songs Songs written by Aretha Franklin Songs written by T.I. Atlantic Records singles Music videos directed by Darren Grant Dirty rap songs {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub