"Church" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer T-Pain, released as the third single from his album Epiphany (2007). It is a fast-paced song led by guitar riffs and is one of T-Pain's songs on which he raps; it "features" Teddy Verseti, one of T-Pain's aliases, which he uses when rapping vigorously. The song is about wanting to fight someone following a confrontation at a club. It was confirmed as the third single from Epiphany in an interview promoting the album.T-Pain: Open Bar"Church" by T-Pain - Rhythm Crossover already out
The Future Presidents remix is used for the official video. It was featured on 106 & Park on October 22, 2007 as the "New Joint of the Day". The song is also featured on the Step Up 2: The Streets soundtrack.
In the UK, "Church" eventually reached a peak of No. 35, two weeks after the physical release of the song. The single also peaked at No. 7 on the New Zealand RIANZ charts, and was also certified gold there.
Track listing UK CD "Church" (featuring Teddy Verseti) (main version - explicit) "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (remix) (featuring Kanye West) (main version - explicit)
iTunes EP "Church" explicit "Church" revised clean - without gunshots "Church" instrumental
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2008)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2008)PositionUK Singles (OCC)168UK Urban (Music Week)15
Certifications
References
Further reading T-Pain interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' February 2008