Epiphany | ||||
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Released | June 5, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
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Length | 56:09 | |||
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Producer | T-Pain | |||
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Epiphany is the second studio album by American singer and rapper T-Pain, It was released on June 5, 2007, by his record label Nappy Boy Entertainment, under the distribution of Akon's label Konvict Muzik, Jive Records, and Zomba Label Group. The album marks a first for T-Pain, who launched his own record label Nappy Boy Entertainment. Critics gave the album mixed reviews. Epiphany debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles: "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')", "Bartender" and "Church".
The album's lead single, "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" was released on February 20, 2007. The song features guest vocals from a fellow southern hip hop rapper Yung Joc. T-Pain provides the production on this track. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting single as a lead artist.
The album's second single, "Bartender" was released on June 5, 2007. The song features guest vocals from musician and his then label-mate Akon, with T-Pain, who also produced this track. The song peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
HipHopDX | [2] |
PopMatters | 7/10 [3] |
Prefix | (2.0/10.0) [4] |
Rolling Stone | [5] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5 [6] |
Epiphany received mixed reviews from music critics. Gentry Boeckel of PopMatters credited T-Pain on his production and use of various characters on the songs he wrote. He also said that his career will last more than other past R&B artists like Case, Joe and Tyrese concluding with, "T-Pain does seem posed for more success than those other guys. He may even be worth the verbiage, too." [3] John Hanson of Sputnikmusic also praised the album for its production, complimenting the songs (specifically the singles) saying, "T-Pain is starting to establish himself as a lasting source of entertainment in the vein of R. Kelly." [6] Vibe writer Chris Ryan also agreed with the R. Kelly similarities, praising the different facets of love and changes in genre, concluding that "Like any modern machine, T-Pain takes what he wants, strip it down, and gives it the voice of computer love." [7] Meka Udoh of HipHopDX credited songs like "Time Machine" and "Suicide" for bringing out a semi-serious T-Pain but was put off by his use of multiple characters throughout the album saying, "While Epiphany has its moments, it is also its schizophrenic nature that bogs the album down." [2] AllMusic editor David Jeffries questioned the album being 'mature', finding that side not mixing together with the party side of T-Pain's music. [1] Norman Mayers of Prefix criticized the album for bringing out "the worst stereotypes of black music and culture" in the R&B genre saying, "Epiphany is a profound statement on the poor quality and embarrassing content found in mainstream urban music." [4]
Epiphany debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 171,126 copies in its first week. [8] In its second week, the album dropped to number five on the chart, selling an additional 82,000 copies. [9] In its third week, the album dropped to number ten on the chart, selling 56,000 more copies that week. [10] As of September 2008, the album has sold 819,000 copies in the United States. [11]
All tracks produced by T-Pain. [12]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tallahassee Love" (featuring Jay Lyriq) |
| 2:04 |
2. | "Church" (featuring Teddy Verseti) | Najm | 4:01 |
3. | "Tipsy" | Najm | 3:09 |
4. | "Show U How" (featuring Teddy Pain and Teddy Penderazdoun) | Najm | 3:14 |
5. | "I Got It" | Najm | 1:54 |
6. | "Suicide" | Najm | 2:58 |
7. | "Bartender" (featuring Akon) |
| 3:58 |
8. | "Backseat Action" (featuring Shawnna) |
| 3:39 |
9. | "Put It Down" (featuring Ray Lavender, Teddy Verseti and Teddy Penderazdoun) | Najm | 3:40 |
10. | "Time Machine" |
| 2:52 |
11. | "Yo Stomach" (featuring Tay Dizm) | Najm | 4:18 |
12. | "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (featuring Yung Joc) |
| 3:47 |
13. | "69" (featuring Jay Lyriq) | 3:25 | |
14. | "Reggae Night" | Najm | 1:37 |
15. | "Shottas" (featuring Kardinal Offishall and Cham) | 3:14 | |
16. | "Right Hand" |
| 3:13 |
17. | "Sounds Bad" | Najm | 5:06 |
Total length: | 56:09 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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18. | "Calm the Fuck Doun" | Najm | 4:03 |
19. | "Let the Bass Drop" | Najm | 4:55 |
Sample credits [12]
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ) [20] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United States (RIAA) [21] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Denmark [22] | June 1, 2007 | Digital download, CD | Jive |
United Kingdom [23] | |||
Canada [24] | June 2, 2007 | ||
Japan [25] | |||
Australia [26] | June 4, 2007 | ||
United States [27] | June 5, 2007 |
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