3ChordFold is the debut studio album by American producer Terrace Martin. The album was released on August 13, 2013, by AKAI Music and Empire Distribution.[1][2] The album features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Problem, Musiq Soulchild, Robert Glasper, James Fauntleroy, Focus..., Wiz Khalifa, Brevi, Ty Dolla Sign, Snoop Dogg and Lalah Hathaway.
| 3ChordFold | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | August 13, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2012–2013 Manhattan Sound Recordings New York City, New York COE.BE.III Soundscave Atlanta, Georgia Somerset Sounds Westlake Recording Studios Henson Recording Studios Los Angeles, California Paramount Studios Hollywood, California |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 70:59 |
| Label | AKAI Music, Empire Distribution |
| Producer | Terrence "Punch" Henderson (exec.), 9th Wonder, Craig Brockman, Focus..., Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Quincy Jones |
| Singles from 3ChordFold | |
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Singles
editOn February 12, 2013, the album's first single "Something Else" featuring Problem was released.[3] On May 7, 2013, the music video was released for "Something Else" featuring Problem.[4] On August 2, 2013, the music video was released for "No Wrong No Right" featuring Robert Glasper and James Fauntleroy.[5] On October 1, 2013, the music video was released for "You're The One" featuring Ty Dolla Sign.[6]
Critical response
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX |   [7] |
| RapReviews | 8.5/10[8] |
| XXL | (XL)[9] |
3ChordFold received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jay Balfour of HipHopDX gave the album four out of five stars, saying "Overall, 3ChordFold is a gratifying listen, in part, and this is beholden to Jazz albums of the past, because it’s full of memorable moments. Taken as a whole it acts as a smooth mix of R&B and Hip Hop (despite the previous term’s continually being encompassed by the second) and its best characteristic is its creator’s musicality. Even when building a song that might fit on the radio, Martin’s production has a dynamism too often missing in today’s Hip Hop. In the end, it’s hard to complain too much about a lack of truly deep lyricism when there is so much else to pick through. In 2011 Martin told MTV, “The good thing about music is you can just keep on doing it.” Free of the lifestyle agenda and celebrity of his peers, Martin may be a logical pick for continued musicianship in Hip Hop. As fans, we can only hope he just keeps on doing it."[7] Christian Mordi of XXL gave the album an XL, saying "With strong melodies, experimental textures and an array of stellar guest spots, 3chordfold is an often excellent album. Martin continues to showcase his ability to merge a mixture of jazz and funk backdrops with his California rhymes throughout the record. While early mixtapes like Locke High and Locke High 2 introduced the underground to Terrace Martin, 3ChordFold should open the door to many mainstream fans to a talented musician."[9] Zach Gase of RapReviews gave the album an 8.5 out of ten, saying "Terrace Martin is many things: a rapper, a producer, a saxophone player, among other things. On his debut full-length album, "3ChordFold" he expertly utilizes all of his skills to create one of the year's best records."[8]
Track listing
editUnless otherwise indicated, Credits are adapted from liner notes[10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[11] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ab Soul's Intro" (featuring Ab-Soul) | Terrace Martin | 3:52 | |
| 2. | "Triangle Ship" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) |
|
| 5:40 |
| 3. | "Get Away" |
| Martin | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Something Else" (featuring Problem) |
|
| 4:29 |
| 5. | "Over Time" (featuring Musiq Soulchild) | Martin | 3:36 | |
| 6. | "No Wrong No Right" (featuring Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy) |
| Martin | 5:06 |
| 7. | "Watch U Sleep" (featuring Focus...) |
| Focus... | 5:43 |
| 8. | "Move On" |
|
| 4:41 |
| 9. | "Motivation" (featuring Wiz Khalifa & Brevi) |
| Martin | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Happy Home (Freeloader, Renter, Buyer)" |
| Martin | 5:14 |
| 11. | "Angel" |
|
| 3:45 |
| 12. | "You're the One" (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) |
| Martin | 5:27 |
| 13. | "I'm For Real" (featuring Snoop Dogg & Lalah Hathaway) |
| Martin | 3:31 |
| 14. | "Gone" (featuring Robert Glasper, Tiffany Gouché & Punch) |
|
| 12:05 |
| 15. | "Can't Help It" (hidden track) | Quincy Jones | ||
| Total length: | 70:59 | |||
- Notes
- All Interludes are written by Wyann Vaughn
- "Can't Help It" is originally performed by Michael Jackson as "I Can't Help It"[12]
Sample Credits
editTriangle Ship
- "Shhh" by Tevin Campbell
- "What You Won't Do for Love" by Bobby Caldwell[13]
Something Else
- "How Deep Is Your Love" by Keith Sweat[14]
Over Time
- "Ironside" by Quincy Jones
- "The Light" by Common[15]
Move On
- "Let's Chill" by Guy[16]
Angel
I'm For Real
- "I'm for Real" by Howard Hewett[18]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes[10]
- Terrace Martin: vocoder (15), bass (15, additional on 4), Fender Rhodes (8), mini moog (8), keyboard bass (6), additional keyboards (2, 4), percussion (1), saxophone (2-3, 6, 14), horn arrangements (7), instruments (all other on 10, additional on 11), mixing
- Craig Brockman: additional keyboards (2, 6, 14), Fender Rhodes (5, 11, 13), mini-moog (11), piano (1), Roland Jupiter-8 (9), additional music arrangements (5, 9)
- Neka "LB" Brown: additional vocals (1, 3, 8, 15)
- Kenneth Crouch: keyboards (15), all instruments (Interludes)
- James Fauntleroy: additional vocals (6)
- Focus...: additional vocals (7), all other instruments (7)
- Robert Glasper: piano (14), Fender Rhodes (6)
- Andrew Gouche: bass (8, 13)
- Tiffany Gouché: additional vocals (14)
- Terrence "Punch" Henderson: additional vocals (14), executive producer
- Trevor Lawrence: drums (15)
- Josef Leimberg: trumpet (1)
- Javonte Pollard: additional vocals (1, 8, 10)
- Problem: additional vocals (4), additional music arrangements (3-4)
- Tone Trezure: additional vocals (12)
- Wyann Vaughn: vocals (Interludes, additional on 6)
- Derrick "D-Loc" Walker: percussion (15)
- Marlon Williams: guitar (1, 3, 5-6, 8-10, 12-13, 15), music arrangements (15, additional on 5, 9, 13), executive producer
- Cabraeb Martinez: mastering
- Jose Cervantes: photography
- Black Ostrich Marketing & Design: art direction, design
Charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] | 43 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[20] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ "3ChordFold: Terrace Martin: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - 3ChordFold by Terrace Martin". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Something Else (feat. Problem) - Single by Terrace Martin". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "New Video: Terrace Martin x Problem "Something Else"". Rap Radar. 2013-03-07. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "New Video: Terrace Martin Ft. Robert Glasper x James Fauntleroy "No Wrong, No Right"". Rap Radar. 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Terrace Martin, 'You're the One': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
- ^ a b Balfour, Jay (2013-08-12). "Terrace Martin - 3ChordFold". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ a b "Terrace Martin :: 3ChordFold :: AKAI Music". Rapreviews.com. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ a b "Terrace Martin Mixes Genres With Ease On His '3ChordFold' Album - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ a b Terrace Martin - 3ChordFold. Empire. 2013. ERE-CD-110
- ^ "Terrace Martin - 3Chordfold - Audio CD | Underground Hip Hop". Ughh.com. 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Terrance Martin. "Can't Help It (Hidden Track)". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin and Kendrick Lamar. "Triangle Ship". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin with Problem. "Something Else". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin and Musiq Soulchild. "Over Time". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin with Neka Brown and Javonte. "Move On". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin. "Angel". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Terrance Martin with Snoop Dogg and Lalah Hathaway. "I'm for Real". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Terrace Martin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- ^ "Terrace Martin Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2013.