The Songs of Summer 2008

In 2007, it was Rihanna's Umbrella that stayed hot all summer long. So what song ruled this season? Music critic Josh Tyrangiel counts down the top 10 tracks.

T.I.'s No Matter What

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T.I.'s No Matter What spins out a tough tale of imminent separation and a promise of fidelity perfect for summer romances. Of course, this being rap, T.I.'s separation from his girl stems from his home confinement after an arrest on a gun charge, which explains why No Matter What hasn't found as many ears as it deserves. It's hard to do nationwide promo on lockdown.

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