"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.[1][2]
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
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 7,500* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ T-Pain: Open Bar
- ^ "Church" by T-Pain - Rhythm Crossover already out
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography T-Pain". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "T-Pain feat. Teddy Verseti – Church". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart 2008" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "Urban Top 20 Of 2008" (PDF). Music Week. January 10, 2009. p. 16. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum Singles". Radioscope. 21 August 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-08-31. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – T-Pain Ft Teddy Verseti – Church". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – T-Pain – Church". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 3, 2022.