Three Ringz | ||||
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Studio album by T-Pain | ||||
Released | November 11, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
Length |
60:35 (Standard) 73:08 (Deluxe) |
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Label | Nappy Boy, Konvict, Jive, Zomba | |||
Producer | T-Pain (exec.), Akon (exec.) Rocco Valdes (exec.) | |||
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Alternative cover | ||||
Import edition cover
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Singles from Thr33 Ringz | ||||
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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.
Reviews for the album were favorable but critics were growing weary of the party-filled track listing and overreliance on Auto-Tune. Three Ringz debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles: "Can't Believe It", "Chopped 'n' Skrewed" and "Freeze". It was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards, but lost to Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce.
The album's lead single, called "Can't Believe It" was released on July 29, 2008. The track features a guest appearance from American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne. with the production provided by T-Pain. The song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.