The T-Pain Effect

Who would have thought that a technology developed to pitch correct vocals would spawn a new genre of music? If you’ve been paying attention to T-Pain’s career, it might look like he did. T-Pain first appeared on the scene in 2005 with his debut album, “Rappa Ternt Sanga.” At the time, what set him apart was his decision to use Auto-Tune while singing wildly catchy songs. T-Pain coined his hybrid of rapping and singing as “Hard & B.”

Recently, T-Pain stated he believes he is the influence for artists using Auto-Tune today, and he is absolutely correct. He is completely responsible for the re-emergence and the popularity of the tool. He also understands where the sound originated and is respectful of it.

Years ago, T-Pain did face scrutiny over his sound, and JAY-Z even called for the “Death of Auto-Tune”(D.O.A.). Not only did he survive that, but he also launched the sound of a generation and a whole new genre of music. It’s nice to see what foresight and gut instinct will get an artist in this industry. I wonder how many artists know T-Pain is the reason they’re so successful. Do you agree that T-Pain influenced the usage of Auto-Tune?

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