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T-Pain - Drowning Again
Artist: T-Pain
Producer: T-Pain
Album: rEVOLVEr
Label: Konvict/Nappy Boy/RCA
Ladies and gentlemen, I never thought I’d use the name “T-Pain” in the same sentence as the phrase “hidden depths,” (unless I happened to join the Nappy Boy general on a thrilling cave expedition—hey, a man can dream.), but here I am. On the latest single off his long-awaited senior set, Faheed Rasheed Najm showcases a side of his artistic persona that may surprise those who know him primarily as a top-hatted purveyor of lecherous, Autotune-drenched strip-club anthems. Downing Again finds Pain departing from his usual on both sides of the boards, crafting a sparse, piano-led backdrop for vocals bereft of obvious studio effects. In addition to baring all on the mic, Pain digs deeper than usual lyrically, employing aquatic imagery reminiscent of that used on Frank Ocean‘s similarly moody Swim Good: “When I’m deceased I hope you will be / Dying next to me, in my watery grave.” How about it, readers—are you digging the latest stage in the pop heavyweight’s musical evolution? Then mark your calenders for the Dec. 6, release of rEVOLVEr via RCA Records, as well as clicking here to peep the record’s official video (conceptualized, directed and edited by the artist himself).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on October 31, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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Who saw this record coming?! Maybe this is why it has taken forever for Pain and RCA to release the album? While "Drowning Again" isn't catchy or playable at the strip clubs of America, it does show an artistic depth most of us didn't know existed for Pain. Kudos.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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This is like some smooth 80's Phil Collins type jam! I like it overall. Good production by T-Pain and its great to see him step out of what is expected of him to deliver this track. This took a lot of guts! Good Job TP! This is an unexpected BANGER for me since I don't usually listen to tracks like this.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
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Definitely out of his comfort zone. I love it. This is proof that T-Pain doesn't NEED auto-tune to sing.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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Wow, a step way out of Pain's comfort zone here. This shows a side of him not many people could have known existed, and I like it. Meaningful song, well done T-Pain.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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Mad respect for Pain taking this direction, a great sealer for the album.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 194 |
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too depressing for me
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 9325 |
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Wow...he can actually make good music...
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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this is really nice...technically there's still auto tune, but it's used subtlely and transparently, the way it was originally meant to be used. he generally uses auto tune as an effect well tho (better than most)
ive been hoping for something like this from t-pain for a long time... saw a few videos of him playing piano and singing live w/o his effect and i was blown away. well done. |
| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3212 |
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not to listen to anytime ;)
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2011 |
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T pain.... wow wonderful
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2011 |
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So smooth, clean, and most of all deep. This T-Pain needs to show way more often.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 130 |
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Proud of Pain for this one.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2011 |
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??????...............
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2011 |
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T-Pain blew me away with this one.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2011 |
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DEEP. Nice track wasnt expecting this from him.
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