>http://www.npr.org/event/music/359661053/t-pain-tiny-desk-concert

I'm not shocked but this falls under 'cool to see'. General talent is basically always cool to see if you ask me. It just goes to show that throwing the snob blanket of hatred over all artists who are popular isn't exactly smart money even if you'll be right enough to feel right enough...

I turned the corner enough to 'admit' that I thought he was at least a solid writer..and I've been having a 1-hour playlist of his songs that I can listen to skip-free and enjoy the hell out of. And he always seemed like he was 'in on the joke' of him singing with autotune being hilarious on its own. And the jokes he cracks in the songs? I always viewed that as 'guys, I get it and I know what you're thinking...but c'mon...get the stick outta yo ass and just enjoy this..I know I am'.

Jimaveli