Oblivion (stylized as OBLiViON) is the fifth studio album by American singer T-Pain, released through Konvict Muzik, RCA Records and his own label Nappy Boy Entertainment on November 17, 2017.[3][4][5] It is his second album released after the closure of Jive Records and his final album under Akon's Konvict Muzik label. Recording sessions for the album took place from 2014 to 2017.
Oblivion | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 17, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2014–2017 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 62:13 | |||
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Producer | ||||
T-Pain chronology | ||||
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Singles from Oblivion | ||||
Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
The Guardian | |
HipHopDX | 3.8/5[7] |
Pitchfork | 6.7/10[8] |
HipHopDX said, "Fans of T-Pain will find that his fifth go-around is a quality cure for their six-year itch. One thing can be said for the rapper/singer: he never under-delivers — even if the expectation is for him to totally drop a masterpiece onto the world".[7] Damien Morris of The Guardian expressed a negative response of the album saying that "the music is just tasteless and tired, the sound of a migraine struggling to maintain an erection".[6] Pitchfork wrote that "Oblivion feels like a “business decision” album: it’s a casual affair that frees him from his label obligation to RCA. It isn’t exactly phoned in, but T-Pain has more in his tank than what he shows here, even though the tracks that reflect his past eras display his versatility and allow for optimistic glimpses of a career resurgence."[8]
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Tidal and XXL.[9][10]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Who Died" |
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| 2:24 |
2. | "Classic You" (featuring Chris Brown) |
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| 2:42 |
3. | "Straight" |
| Dre Moon | 2:57 |
4. | "That's How It Go" | Najm | Allstar | 2:40 |
5. | "No Rush" |
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| 2:49 |
6. | "Pu$$y on the Phone" |
| Dre Moon | 2:09 |
7. | "Textin' My Ex" (featuring Tiffany Evans) |
| Dre Moon | 4:04 |
8. | "May I" (featuring Mr. TalkBox) |
| T-Pain | 7:53 |
9. | "I Told My Girl" (featuring Manny G) |
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| 3:48 |
10. | "She Needed Me" |
| T-Pain | 4:20 |
11. | "Your Friend" |
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| 4:05 |
12. | "Cee Cee from DC" (featuring Wale) |
| 4:56 | |
13. | "Goal Line" (featuring Blac Youngsta) |
| Dre Moon | 3:24 |
14. | "2 Fine" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) |
| Dre Moon | 6:15 |
15. | "That Comeback" (with Ne-Yo) |
| T-Pain | 2:47 |
16. | "Second Chance (Don't Back Down)" (featuring Roberto Cacciapaglia) | T-Pain | 5:00 | |
Total length: | 62:13 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal and XXL.[9][10]
Performers
Technical
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Production
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Charts
editChart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[15] | 155 |
References
edit- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (September 29, 2017). "T-Pain Goal Line Blac Youngsta listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Mojica, Nick (November 10, 2017). "T-Pain Has Regrets on New Song Textin' My Ex". XXL. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "Oblivion by T-Pain". Apple Music. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (October 8, 2017). "T-Pain Reveals Release Date for New Album 'Oblivion'". XXL. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (October 9, 2017). "T-Pain Shares Release Date for Upcoming Album 'OBLiViON'". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ a b Morris, Damien (19 November 2017). "T-Pain: Oblivion review – tasteless rap ballads". The Guardian.
- ^ a b "Review: T-Pain Returns In The Zone But Doesn't Dominate With "OBLiViON"". HipHopDX.
- ^ a b "Oblivion – Pitchfork". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "Oblivion / T-Pain TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Listen To T-Pain's New 'Oblivion' Album". XXL. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ "New @tpain Album #Oblivion avaliable [sic] at midnight. "I told my Girl" produced by @drem00n x @xplosivebeats x Abaz". Instagram. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "IAmDJBerzerk". SoundCloud. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "New @Tpain album #Oblivion out now! It's been an honor working with this guy over the years..." Instagram. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "Shout out to @majorseven for the opportunity..." Instagram. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.