♫ ALBUM REVIEW: T-PAIN - THR33 RINGZ ♫
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

We all know that when it comes to making a radio hit, T-Pain seems to be the go-to guy these days. So it only makes sense that his third release “Thr33 Ringz” is a clever take on how he’s running the game.
Although it’s hard to remember radio without auto-tone T-Pain deserves honorable mention for bringing it back to life—in a major way. “Thr33 Ringz” showcases T-Pain’s silly and somewhat versatile nature. Yes there are the obligatory club hits and dance tracks but he also tries his hand at rapping. He was after all a “rappa ternt sanga” when he first hit the scene so trading in voice distortion for raw rap lyricism seems natural.
The funky and fun “Freeze” is made more youthful with the addition of Chris Brown while “Chopped and Screwed” featuring Ludacris is suitable for the grown and sexy. Other fun tracks are “Blowing Up” featuring Ciara. Showing his playful flirty side T-Pain coos over the medium-toned dance beat: “You’re like techno-music. Electronic. Baby let’s do this.”
Kanye’s assistance on “Therapy” is so hilarious it’s downright perfect. Although we will have to forgive him for mentioning a couple of those other blog sites in his flow. Another interesting feature choice is “Reality Show” with Musiq Soulchild, Raheem Devaughn, and Jay Lyriq. T-Pain and neyo soul may sound like a crazy idea but it actually works.
Not surprisingly the guestlist on “Thr33 Ringz” is more than a little packed. It’s practically over flowing. It is a circus after all and when’s the last time you heard of a circus with just one star?
Listen to the full album via T-PAIN’S MYSPACE PAGE..








38 Comments
1.
Q
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I Like
2.
Cedric W.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
This cd is nothing like i expected. Pain could have came harder, no song on this cd is banging. I can’t see myself riding 2 this, but I can hear this is somebody’s elevator. This is his worst to date, overrated.
3.
Anonymous
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Thought that was Flavor Flav for a second.
4.
Jenniferlynn
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I AM SO FUCKING TIRED OF T-PAIN ACTING LIKE A JACK ASS. HIS MUSIC IS HOT (even though it all sounds the same), BUT THE RINGLEADER THING IS OUT OF CONTROL. REMEMBER AT THE BET AWARDS WHEN HE WALKED LIKE A DAM ROBOT TO THE STAGE?! CREATIVE….. check. ORIGINAL…….. check. MADE HIM LOOK LIKE A JACKASS…….. double_check!
5.
NOT EASILY IMPRESSED
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Is Latifah Brian’s pseudonym? Who’s this person? As for T-Pain, he can sing…many says he can’t outside of autotune but it isn’t so. His singing is on par with an old school R&B singer’s. It isn’t bad by any stretch of the imagination. As for “Three Rings,” I think he gives himself wayyy too much credit - thinking of five million ways to say “sex” and “drunk” is still saying “sex” and “drunk”
6.
Blair.Belvedere
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I wish T-Pain wouldn’t rap.
7.
Be The Best YOU There Is...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I like T-Pain he isn’t boring and neither is his voice yes he can sing without autotone! The Ringleader is all his and good for him for writing and delivering good music both himself and other artists.
The circus act show is just that extra thing for everyone to talk about. He did mention once his tour is over with Purple Syrup drinking dude he will close the show and sell the hats on Ebay donating the money to charity.
8.
Be The Best YOU There Is...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
delivering for both himself and other artists
9.
OB4PRES ( I VOTED)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I like it from top to bottom. I esp love that rap he does. I am happy w my purchase.
10.
Lala
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
lol @ 3!
11.
kmniles
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
T-pain featuring______
T-Pain featuring______
_____ featuring T-Pain
_____ featuring T-Pain
Same ole shit. Can anyone stand alone without a guest feature?
12.
Lovinlyfe757
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
i like t-pain for some reason……
13.
61
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I love chopped and screw with luda.
14.
jah jah
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Chopped and Screwed is HOT!!
Karaoke is HOT!
Therapy is HOT!!
I haven’t made it to any other songs yet…lol
15.
Greatestloveofall
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
UGH how the hell this coonery of an artist still be around?? HES WACK. Nothin hes ever put out is any good. That vocoder ish is played out and so is he.
16.
Miss Esha
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Ringleader Man is my new ringtone!! Luv it!
17.
notwiththebullshit
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Is there any album that this site review that you actually don’t like? You shmucks love just about every album that you post for review. No critical remarks, you guys are serious BALL WASHERS. It’s like you are afraid to give a critical review, especially when that artist is redundant, ignorant and overexposed. Your music reviews are very humorous and almost as funny as the comics section in the newspapers. By the way, being critical does not make you a “hater” it just means that you are fair and balanced.
SMH!!!
18.
d
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
can this person be ther peramanent reviewer from now on. no more hating from brian
19.
Corey
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I lIKE Album!
The Kanye Chris and Ciara are my faves songs!
20.
What i say goes
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Yeah. Just stopping bye to see how many comments this post had. Smh.
21.
danny
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Love T Pain’s album. Def going to get it:)
22.
virgo8194
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
The album is hot! The bar was raised for T-Pain this time around and in my opinion he met it. It’s his best album to date!
23.
Theworldwillendin2012
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I kinda like it, i kinda don’t.
24.
anonymous
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T-PAIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25.
WhatIThinkIs
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I Love it! I’ll buy it.
26.
STVO
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
i kinda like it
27.
KeshKesh
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
heyyy i qot thee album & it`s fire !!
28.
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Someone took my name. Noooooooooooooooo!
I don’t even listen to T-Pain so how would I know if he sucks?
29.
CoCoChanel
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
I’m sure one of my friends has the cd…. i will burn it! Everyone is using the lil “T-Pain Voice” in their songs these days tho……………..kinda annoying.
30.
Anonymous
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 /
Best CD out!
“Karakoe” is my fav
31.
I did it...I did it...heckie yeah i voted
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
I love it…love it….love it. I must admit that i wanted another track like “put it down” off of ephiany…that was the joint..
32.
Here We Go Again
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
iDONT CARE what everyone else has to say : I LOVEEE T-PAIN.
when it comes down to, he is a great artist and producer..w/o a doubt.
people need to stop all the hating they doing on the man because he out there getting his stuff together, unlike others.
&& sure he may be a little cocky, but can you blame him?
look at all the money hes made in the past yr or two!
im feelin just about every sonq on here.
but then again, i like everything he does.
;]]]
33.
HB
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
The album is dope
34.
Cracka Jack
Thursday, November 13, 2008 /
and whooooooooooo that hell is this Latifah person??? anywayzzz im bout to go sample his album and download the tracks I like.
35.
Durrs
Friday, November 14, 2008 /
I neverthought that The autotune voice would last this long..
36.
doo
Monday, November 17, 2008 /
everyone does the auto tune thing cause people like to hear it. artists do what make them money. i love the album and i love ‘keep going’ i loved ‘pr33 ringz’ t-pain can do anything.
37.
my president is black
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 /
IM NOT A HUGE TPAIN FAN BUT I RESPECT HIS CRAFT I LIKE A FEW SONGS ALREADY SO ILL GET THE ALBUM..
IM AN ADVOCATE OF PPL WHO DARE TO TRY NEW THINGS IN MUSIC
38.
livingsymbiote
Thursday, December 11, 2008 /
Man, I just got through watchihn’ T-Pain’s music video… Off The HOOK!
I cant believe some of the comments I’m reading..I am convinced that You people just come here strictly to hate on any and everything
How can you say that T-Pain is wack?
He’s been putting out summer spring and fall bangers ever since we first heard his “Stripper” song– which EVERYBODY HATED– but has been going strong and improving nontheless
So what if he wants a “Circus Theme”– its HIS music… and its good to see a change of pace in the R&B today. Everybody that comes out and sings aint gotta do that doo-wop and Brian McKnight- crooning all the time… I swear we get on rappers for demeaning black women and embarassing black people all the time yet when you have R&B singers like T-Pain who break away from that mold WE have the nerve to complain about it? I appreciate this black man… Puttin’ our sisters on the pedestals like they ought to be , and holding the Black community in noble esteem like we ought to be.
Many of you are close-minded old folks looking for ready-made D’Angelos and Maxwells instead of using your musical ear and actually taking the effort to appreciate different music and different artists.
Appreciate Creativity, Originality –Good Music and fall Back!