Thr33 Ringz
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Thr33 Ringz
Three Ringz (stylized as Thr33 Ringz) is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist and producer T-Pain. It was released on November 11, 2008, by his label Nappy Boy Entertainment (under the distribution of Akon's label Konvict Muzik, Jive Records, and Zomba Label Group). It was supported by three singles: "Can't Believe It" featuring Lil Wayne, "Chopped 'n' Skrewed" featuring Ludacris, and "Freeze" featuring Chris Brown.- Wikipedia
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Slant Magazine
It’s just a pity that this entire album is drenched in what already sounded like last year’s sound a couple years ago.
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IGN
T-Pain definitely delivers a performance that lives up to the billing.
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BBC
It follows his standard formula to success while tossing in a few surprises along the way.
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Hip Hop DX
He proves that in this circus he is ringleader by trade and clown by choice–for better or worse.
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Sputnik Music
Roll up, roll up - the ringtone king brings the circus together for a patchy third album.
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Common Sense
Although it's questionable whether T-Pain is the ringmaster of the record industry, there's little doubt that he's the ringleader of his own electronic productions.
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The Guardian
Thr33 Ringz' humour is still superbly crass and mostly enjoyable, especially when allied with the skittering beats and post-funk bounce. 3/5
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All Hip Hop
Whatever stance you take, T-Pains Thr33 Ringz displays that while just about anyone can take a shot at the Auto-Tune sound, theres only one living master.
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Pop Matters
He does pretty well for himself on Thr33 Ringz, and he matches some of the funnier moments on recent R. Kelly discs.
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Spin
With a hot guest list (Ciara, T.I.), this is bound to bump the clubs, but beyond that, it’s clown time.
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Our Jane
Surprise, surprise, the best tracks are the ones where he collaborates with other artists.
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Now
But some surprisingly creative moments throughout the album will likely inspire hundreds of clones over the next year.
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Weworemasksisdead
The man has an obvious gift and with his work ethic, he will remain relevant.
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Washington Post
Lacks original thought.
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Creative Loafing
It's digital feces.
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Nappy Afro
Finally shows he’s a lot more than a hit-maker, but actually a talented musician
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CD Universe
It's evident T-Pain has another hit on his hands.
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Hour Community
An Auto-Tune attack on his peers in which T-Pain sticks his whole head in the gift horse’s mouth.
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Cleve Scene
There are plenty of R&B hooks, famous friends and self-deprecating slams on his third album of space-age love songs.
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Planet KY
I felt it once again as a talented person. It is brilliant that his world is not shaking while heavy guests are heavily used.
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FYE
T-Pain is the full package in a sidekick's disguise.
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Houston Press
Beneath the infamous dreads, heavy chains and bold top hats, it's not crazy to think that there is a bit of genius there.
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All Music
This is an otherwise entertaining example of the gimmick-filled R&B/hip-hop album done right.
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David Crew
Thr33 Ringz proves he’s much more aware of his limitations.
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