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D e ce m b e r 21, 2011 Jlortlanb ©bserutr Page 13 IMII Rap Star Soothes Critique with Success Multicultural Film Festival Every 2nd Tüesday Each Month T-Pain calls new album best ever Boss Hogg (AP)— T-Pain knows that what ever he does, including his latest album, "rEVOLVEr," which he calls the best record he's ever done, there will be people who will just dismiss him as that Auto-Tune guy. It doesn't bother him though. / While it may be a blow to his ego, \ he soothes the slams with his ever- hearty laugh — and a glance at his checkbook. y "Say what you wanna say — X I'm still rich," he said, chuckling while sitting in his tour bus. "It's not going to change anything." Indeed, nothing seems to have derailed the 27-year-old singer and T-Pain performs at last year’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. producer and his hit-making magic since he made his debut with the truth in his music. X . T-Pain: It’s a really different T- songs like "I'm Sprung" and "I'm AP: Have you ever considered Pain. It's a more confident T-Pain N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" in 2005. not using Auto-Tune because of on the album, but I'm like scared. Those songs started a platinum- all the criticism? I don't know what to do. I don't Chai" reaction of hits, including T-Pain: No. It made me do it ................ „ .,« wul. know how ....... this is 6„ gonna work oul. out. a"^' Can t Believe more.just to annoy the hell out of This album is really good, though XMAS TREES and Good Life" wtth Kanye people (laughs). ... It made me AP: If you were to go back and W est,whtcheam edhim oneofhis realize that when I don't use it, look at any bad reviews, would Any Doug Fir 5-7 ft. $20.00 two Grammy Awards. people don't pay attention to them you agree with them? Any Nobel Fir 5-7 ft. $30.00 His reliance on Auto-Tune, the songs. I've got a song on every T-Pain: No. No. That's just how Any Grand Fir 5-7 ft. $30.00 vocal aide that gives a computer- album, two songs as a matter of I express myself. That's what mu- lzed effect to his voice, became fact on every album without Auto- sic was created for- music was 6500 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. his signature sound. Its use grew Tune, and that's the song that created for people to express them- so ubiquitous with other acts that nobody talks about. It's weird. selves. On the corner of: MLK Jr. & Rosa Park it sparked a backlash. Jay-Z fa- AP: How have you grown per- mously declared "D.O.A. (Death forming in the spotlight, dealing of Auto-Tune)," but it still thrives, with criticism? In fact, T-Pain’s app that lets T-Pain: Most of the blogs and people add that effect to their voice stuff, it's just their opinion. I can F un era l is a popular one. just go on Twitter and say, "Hey H om e Speaking last month on the guys, how did I do tonight?" night of his final concert as the (Laughs.) That's what I look to, I opening act for Chris Brown's look to the people who actually "F.A.M .E." tour, T-Pain was came there for a concert, and not weary as he waited for his moment somebody who came there look- onstage. But through laughs, he ing for some bad stuff to say. had enough energy to talk about AP: Does this record represent his latest album, his critics and a different T-Pain? | Every time we arrange a personalized funeral service, we take special pride going Christmas Tree Lot 7 'r T erry F amily 2337 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Or 97227 503-249-1788 We make the service personal, You make the tribute personal. n Confessions of a Comic Las Vegas comedian and Portland native Rissa Riss, also known as Ya Gyrl, brings her Confessions o f a Comic show to the Grand Café, 8 3 2 S.E. Grand Ave., on Thursday, Dec. 2 2 at 9 p.m. The 21-and-over show will be hosted by Mr. Connected and include a live performance by Mighty. Riss has performed on Real Life, BET and Comedy Central. She has performed in Las Vegas for the past 5 years. «• • a. • a. á a t* 4» .« 4 ^ . ' a . a. a . the extra mile. With our online Memorial Obituaiy, now we can do even more. Friends and family can find out service information, view photos, read obituaiy, order flowers and leave personal messages of condolences from anywhere, anytime. Simply go to our website. www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com ‘Dedicated to providing excellent service and superior care o f your loved one ” - à i Dwight A. Terry Oregon License CO-3644 Amy S. Terry Oregon License FS-0395 \
