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==Career==
==Career==

===2005: ''Rappa Ternt Sanga''===
===2005-2006: Debut:''Rappa Ternt Sanga''===

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===2007: ''Epiphany''===
===2007: ''Epiphany''===

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In 2007, his second album ''[[Epiphany (album)|Epiphany]]'' came out, with the singles "[[Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')]]" featuring [[Yung Joc]] and "[[Bartender (T-Pain song)|Bartender]]" featuring Akon. Both singles were in the Top 5. ''Epiphany'' debuted at the top spot of the US [[Billboard 200]] chart,<ref>{{cite web|last=Hasty|first=Katie|title=T-Pain Soars To No. 1 Ahead Of Rihanna, McCartney|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003598112|work=Billboard|date=2007-06-13|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> and has sold about 1,000,000 units as of May 2008.<ref name="New T-Pain Album">{{cite web|last=Crosley|first=Hillary|title=New T-Pain Album Due In Late September|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003807361|work=Billboard|date=2008-05-22|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> being the first number-one album of his career.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=T-Pain Celebrates First #1 Album: 'It's Special, Man'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562434/20070613/t_pain.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|date=2007-06-13|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> During that time, he appeared on the singles "[[I'm a Flirt]]" remix by [[R. Kelly]] with [[T.I.]], "[[Outta My System]]" by [[Bow Wow]], "[[Baby Don't Go (Fabolous song)|Baby Don't Go]]" by [[Fabolous]], "[[Shawty]]" by [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], "[[Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song)|Kiss Kiss]]" by [[Chris Brown (singer)|Chris Brown]], "[[Low (Flo Rida song)|Low]]" by [[Flo Rida]], and "[[Good Life (Kanye West song)|Good Life]]" by [[Kanye West]].
In 2007, his second album ''[[Epiphany (album)|Epiphany]]'' came out, with the singles "[[Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')]]" featuring [[Yung Joc]] and "[[Bartender (T-Pain song)|Bartender]]" featuring Akon. Both singles were in the Top 5. ''Epiphany'' debuted at the top spot of the US [[Billboard 200]] chart,<ref>{{cite web|last=Hasty|first=Katie|title=T-Pain Soars To No. 1 Ahead Of Rihanna, McCartney|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003598112|work=Billboard|date=2007-06-13|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> and has sold about 1,000,000 units as of May 2008.<ref name="New T-Pain Album">{{cite web|last=Crosley|first=Hillary|title=New T-Pain Album Due In Late September|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003807361|work=Billboard|date=2008-05-22|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> being the first number-one album of his career.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=T-Pain Celebrates First #1 Album: 'It's Special, Man'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562434/20070613/t_pain.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|date=2007-06-13|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> During that time, he appeared on the singles "[[I'm a Flirt]]" remix by [[R. Kelly]] with [[T.I.]], "[[Outta My System]]" by [[Bow Wow]], "[[Baby Don't Go (Fabolous song)|Baby Don't Go]]" by [[Fabolous]], "[[Shawty]]" by [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]], "[[Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song)|Kiss Kiss]]" by [[Chris Brown (singer)|Chris Brown]], "[[Low (Flo Rida song)|Low]]" by [[Flo Rida]], and "[[Good Life (Kanye West song)|Good Life]]" by [[Kanye West]].


===2008===
===2008: ''Thr33 Ringz''===

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So far, T-Pain and his label mate Tay Dizm have been featured on [[Dolla (rapper)|Dolla]]'s "[[Who the Fuck Is That?]]" and [[2 Pistols]]' "[[She Got It]]". T-Pain has also appeared on Rick Ross's "[[The Boss]]", [[Lil Mama]]'s "[[Shawty Get Loose]]" with [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Mariah Carey]]'s "[[Migrate]]", and [[DJ Khaled]]'s "[[Go Hard]]" with [[Kanye West]]. He has featured songs on the [[Step Up 2 The Streets]] soundtrack which included "Church", and the number 1 hit "Low" (with Flo Rida) and wrote "Lives in the Da Club" by Sophia Fresh featuring Jay Lyriq.
So far, T-Pain and his label mate Tay Dizm have been featured on [[Dolla (rapper)|Dolla]]'s "[[Who the Fuck Is That?]]" and [[2 Pistols]]' "[[She Got It]]". T-Pain has also appeared on Rick Ross's "[[The Boss]]", [[Lil Mama]]'s "[[Shawty Get Loose]]" with [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Mariah Carey]]'s "[[Migrate]]", and [[DJ Khaled]]'s "[[Go Hard]]" with [[Kanye West]]. He has featured songs on the [[Step Up 2 The Streets]] soundtrack which included "Church", and the number 1 hit "Low" (with Flo Rida) and wrote "Lives in the Da Club" by Sophia Fresh featuring Jay Lyriq.


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He was featured on [[MTV Cribs]], on [http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=261117&id=1591081 episode 2 of season 16] and attended the [[VMA]]s on an elephant.
He was featured on [[MTV Cribs]], on [http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=261117&id=1591081 episode 2 of season 16] and attended the [[VMA]]s on an elephant.

===2008: ''Thr33 Ringz''===

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His third album ''Thr33 Ringz'' is to be released [[November 11]], [[2008]],<ref name="Listening Party">{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=T-Pain Brings His Thr33 Ringz Circus To NYC Listening Party|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593362/20080822/t_pain.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|date=2008-08-22|accessdate=2008-08-29}}</ref> over a month after its initial release date of [[September 30]], also his birthday. "[[Can't Believe It]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] is the first single; the video premiered on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] on [[August 26]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Premiere of "Can't Believe It" Today on BET|url=http://www.t-pain.net/news/premiere-cant-believe-it-today-bet|publisher=T-Pain.net|date=2008-08-26|accessdate=2008-08-29}}</ref> "[[Chopped N Skrewed]]" featuring [[Ludacris]] is the second single in this album. Guest appearances on ''Thr33 Ringz'' include [[Busta Rhymes]], Bow Wow, [[Lil Wayne]], [[Ludacris]], [[DJ Khaled]], [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], Kanye West and many more.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Thr33 Ringz Is Coming...|url=http://www.t-pain.net/news/thr33-ringz-is-coming|publisher=T-Pain.net|date=2008-08-06}}</ref> ''Pr33 Ringz'' is the introduction mixtape for the album, Superman was released as an unofficial single from it.
His third album ''Thr33 Ringz'' is to be released [[November 11]], [[2008]],<ref name="Listening Party">{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=T-Pain Brings His Thr33 Ringz Circus To NYC Listening Party|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593362/20080822/t_pain.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|date=2008-08-22|accessdate=2008-08-29}}</ref> over a month after its initial release date of [[September 30]], also his birthday. "[[Can't Believe It]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] is the first single; the video premiered on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] on [[August 26]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Premiere of "Can't Believe It" Today on BET|url=http://www.t-pain.net/news/premiere-cant-believe-it-today-bet|publisher=T-Pain.net|date=2008-08-26|accessdate=2008-08-29}}</ref> "[[Chopped N Skrewed]]" featuring [[Ludacris]] is the second single in this album. Guest appearances on ''Thr33 Ringz'' include [[Busta Rhymes]], Bow Wow, [[Lil Wayne]], [[Ludacris]], [[DJ Khaled]], [[Chris Brown (entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], Kanye West and many more.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Thr33 Ringz Is Coming...|url=http://www.t-pain.net/news/thr33-ringz-is-coming|publisher=T-Pain.net|date=2008-08-06}}</ref> ''Pr33 Ringz'' is the introduction mixtape for the album, Superman was released as an unofficial single from it.

Revision as of 14:47, 26 September 2008

T-Pain

Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985) in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American hip hop and R&B singer-songwriter and producer. He has been noted for using autotune. [3]

Early life

He was born in to entrepreneur Muslim parents, Najib Shasheem and Aliyah Najm, and was brought up muslim.[4] At the age of ten, Faheem reworked his bedroom into a small studio with a keyboard, beat machine and four-track recorder, and began composing music. Faheem later graduated from Harvey High School in Tallahassee, Florida [4] Prior to becoming a solo singer, Faheem was part of the Tallahassee rap group Nappy Headz (OD,Notty Black,Nook DogG,Doeboy), allowing T-Pain to start his career as a rapper.[5] In 2002, he founded his own label, Hard & B, and soon caught the spotlight as a solo artist when his song "I'm Fucked Up", a reworked version of Akon's "Locked Up", gained popularity in the region. Akon noticed the song and signed T-Pain to his newly formed Konvict Music record label.

Career

2005-2006: Debut:Rappa Ternt Sanga

Main article: Rappa Ternt Sanga

T-Pain released his solo debut title single at the age of 28, "I'm Sprung", in August 2005. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, ("rapper turned singer") was released on December 6, 2005, under Konvict Muzik. "Singer stated,life is much easier." Hit singles "I'm Sprung" and "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" which sold over 5 million ringtones spawned official remixes titled "I'm Sprung 2". He is featured on E-40's 2006 summer hit single U and Dat along with Kandi Girl, which was produced by Lil Jon. One of his leftover tracks is "You And Me", the original version of the song "I Can't Wait" (Feat. Akon)

2007: Epiphany

Main article: Epiphany (album)

In 2007, his second album Epiphany came out, with the singles "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" featuring Yung Joc and "Bartender" featuring Akon. Both singles were in the Top 5. Epiphany debuted at the top spot of the US Billboard 200 chart,[6] and has sold about 1,000,000 units as of May 2008.[7] being the first number-one album of his career.[8] During that time, he appeared on the singles "I'm a Flirt" remix by R. Kelly with T.I., "Outta My System" by Bow Wow, "Baby Don't Go" by Fabolous, "Shawty" by Plies, "Kiss Kiss" by Chris Brown, "Low" by Flo Rida, and "Good Life" by Kanye West.

2008: Thr33 Ringz

Main article: Thr33 Ringz

So far, T-Pain and his label mate Tay Dizm have been featured on Dolla's "Who the Fuck Is That?" and 2 Pistols' "She Got It". T-Pain has also appeared on Rick Ross's "The Boss", Lil Mama's "Shawty Get Loose" with Chris Brown, Mariah Carey's "Migrate", and DJ Khaled's "Go Hard" with Kanye West. He has featured songs on the Step Up 2 The Streets soundtrack which included "Church", and the number 1 hit "Low" (with Flo Rida) and wrote "Lives in the Da Club" by Sophia Fresh featuring Jay Lyriq.

He recently finished working with Ciara, He produced some of her New Album "Fantasy Ride" due out December 2008. He also produced her first single called "Go Girl", he is also featured on the song as well. The single will be released in early September.[9].He recently collaborated with record producer Timbaland for the producer's second studio album Shock Value II, on the tracks "Talk" & "Say". The songs leaked to the internet on September 5th 2008 & September 18th 2008.

For the 2008 BET Awards, the most nominations were awarded to T-Pain, at five primarily for his work in other artists' tracks.[10]

He was featured on MTV Cribs, on episode 2 of season 16 and attended the VMAs on an elephant.

His third album Thr33 Ringz is to be released November 11, 2008,[11] over a month after its initial release date of September 30, also his birthday. "Can't Believe It" featuring Lil Wayne is the first single; the video premiered on BET on August 26.[12] "Chopped N Skrewed" featuring Ludacris is the second single in this album. Guest appearances on Thr33 Ringz include Busta Rhymes, Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Kanye West and many more.[13] Pr33 Ringz is the introduction mixtape for the album, Superman was released as an unofficial single from it.

Discography

Main article: T-Pain discography

Solo

Awards and nominations

  • BET Awards
    • 2008, Best Collaboration ("Kiss Kiss") with Chris Brown (Nominated)[10]
    • 2008, Best Collaboration ("Low") with Flo Rida [Nominated][10]
    • 2008, Viewer's Choice ("Kiss Kiss") with Chris Brown (Nominated)[10]
    • 2008, Best Collaboration ("Good Life") with Kanye West (Won)[14]
    • 2008, Video of the Year ("Good Life") with Kanye West (Nominated)[10]
  • BET Hip Hop Awards
    • 2008, Best Ringtone ("Low") with Flo Rida [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Video ("Good Life") with Kanye West [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Collabo ("Low") with Flo Rida [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Collabo ("Good Life") with Kanye West [Nominated]
    • 2008, Track of the Year ("Good Life") with Kanye West [Nominated]
  • Grammy Awards
    • 2008, Album of the Year (Graduation) [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group ("Bartender") with Akon [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Good Life") With Kanye West [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Kiss Kiss") with Chris Brown [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Rap Song ("Good Life") with Kanye West (Won)
  • Ozone Music Awards
    • 2008, TJ's DJ's Hustler of the Year [Nominated]
    • 2008, Club Banger of the Year ("I'm So Hood") with DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, & Plies [Nominated]
    • 2008, Club Banger of the Year ("Low") with Flo Rida [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("She Got It") with 2 Pistols & Tay Dizm [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best R&B Artist [Nominated]
    • 2008, Best TJ's DJ's Tastemaker Award (Won)
    • 2007, Best Male R&B Artist (Won)
    • 2007, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Shawty") with Plies (Won)
    • 2007: Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" with Yung Joc [Nominated]
  • MTV Video Music Award
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Video ("Low") with Flo Rida (Nominated)
    • 2008, Best Male Video ("Low") with Flo Rida [Nominated]
    • 2007, Monster Single of the Year ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin)"), featuring Yung Joc [Nominated]
  • Teen Choice Awards
    • 2008, Choice Hook-Up: Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain, "Low"
    • 2008, Choice Music: R&B Artist - T-Pain
    • 2008, Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track - Lil Mama featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain, "Shawty Get Loose" (winner)
  • Vibe Awards
    • 2007, Best R&B Artist [Nominated]
    • 2007, Best Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin)") with Yung Joc [Nominated]
    • 2007, Song of the Year ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin)") with Yung Joc (Won)

References

  1. ^ ""I'm Sprung" lyrics". AOL Music. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  2. ^ "T Pain Interview at WILD 96.1 w/Vanya, January 2006". YouTube. 2006-01-28. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  3. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Rappa Ternt Sanga". Allmusic: 2005
  4. ^ a b Silas, James. Kanye West, T-Pain Headline Star Mega-Jam '07. Hip Hop World: November 16, 2007
  5. ^ Kellman, Andy. T-Pain. Allmusic: 2007
  6. ^ Hasty, Katie (2007-06-13). "T-Pain Soars To No. 1 Ahead Of Rihanna, McCartney". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  7. ^ Crosley, Hillary (2008-05-22). "New T-Pain Album Due In Late September". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  8. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2007-06-13). "T-Pain Celebrates First #1 Album: 'It's Special, Man'". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  9. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2008/08/19/exclusive-ciara-taps-t-pain-for-first-single/
  10. ^ a b c d e "T-Pain Leads BET Award Nominations". Vibe. 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  11. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-08-22). "T-Pain Brings His Thr33 Ringz Circus To NYC Listening Party". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  12. ^ "Premiere of "Can't Believe It" Today on BET". T-Pain.net. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  13. ^ "Thr33 Ringz Is Coming..." (Press release). T-Pain.net. 2008-08-06.
  14. ^ "T-Pain, Alicia Keys Highlight BET Awards". CBS News. AP. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
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