3ChordFold
Studio album by
Terrace Martin
ReleasedAugust 13, 2013
Recorded2012–2013
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
GenreHip hop
Length70:59
LabelAKAI Music, Empire Distribution
ProducerTerrence "Punch" Henderson (exec.), 9th Wonder, Craig Brockman, Focus..., Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Quincy Jones
Singles from 3ChordFold
  1. "Something Else"
    Released: February 12, 2013

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.

Singles

On 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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[7]
RapReviews8.5/10[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

Unless otherwise indicated, Credits are adapted from liner notes[10]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)[11]Length
1."Ab Soul's Intro" (featuring Ab-Soul)Terrace Martin, Herbert StevensTerrace Martin3:52
2."Triangle Ship" (featuring Kendrick Lamar)T. Martin, Camille Davis, Kendrick Lamar9th Wonder, Terrace Martin5:40
3."Get Away"T. Martin, C. DavisTerrace Martin3:44
4."Something Else" (featuring Problem)C. Davis, T. Martin, Jason Martin9th Wonder, Terrace Martin4:29
5."Over Time" (featuring Musiq Soulchild)T. Martin, C. Davis, Taalib Johnson, Terrence Henderson, Craig BrockmanTerrace Martin3:36
6."No Wrong No Right" (featuring Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy)T. Martin, C. Davis, James FauntleroyTerrace Martin5:06
7."Watch U Sleep" (featuring Focus...)T. Martin, Bernard Edwards Jr.Focus...5:43
8."Move On"T. Martin, C. Davis, Javonte Pollard9th Wonder, Terrace Martin4:41
9."Motivation" (featuring Wiz Khalifa & Brevi)T. Martin, Kory Garnett, Cameron ThomazTerrace Martin3:40
10."Happy Home (Freeloader, Renter, Buyer)"T. Martin, C. Davis, J. PollardTerrace Martin5:14
11."Angel"T. Martin, C. Brockman9th Wonder, Craig Brockman3:45
12."You're the One" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)T. Martin, LaTonya Givens, Tyrone GriffinTerrace Martin5:27
13."I'm For Real" (featuring Snoop Dogg & Lalah Hathaway)T. Martin, Abraham MosesTerrace Martin3:31
14."Gone" (featuring Robert Glasper, Tiffany Gouché & Punch)T. Martin, C. Davis, Robert GlasperRobert Glasper, Terrace Martin12:05
15."Can't Help It" (hidden track)Stevie Wonder, Susaye GreeneQuincy 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

Triangle Ship

Something Else

Over Time

Move On

Angel

I'm For Real

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes[10]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] 43
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[20] 9

References

  1. ↑ "3ChordFold: Terrace Martin: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  2. ↑ "iTunes - Music - 3ChordFold by Terrace Martin". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  3. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Something Else (feat. Problem) - Single by Terrace Martin". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  4. ↑ "New Video: Terrace Martin x Problem "Something Else"". Rap Radar. 2013-03-07. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  5. ↑ "New Video: Terrace Martin Ft. Robert Glasper x James Fauntleroy "No Wrong, No Right"". Rap Radar. 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  6. ↑ "Terrace Martin, 'You're the One': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  7. 1 2 Balfour, Jay (2013-08-12). "Terrace Martin - 3ChordFold". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  8. 1 2 "Terrace Martin :: 3ChordFold :: AKAI Music". Rapreviews.com. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  9. 1 2 "Terrace Martin Mixes Genres With Ease On His '3ChordFold' Album - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  10. 1 2 Terrace Martin - 3ChordFold. Empire. 2013. ERE-CD-110
  11. ↑ "Terrace Martin - 3Chordfold - Audio CD | Underground Hip Hop". Ughh.com. 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  12. ↑ Terrance Martin. "Can't Help It (Hidden Track)". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  13. ↑ Terrance Martin and Kendrick Lamar. "Triangle Ship". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  14. ↑ Terrance Martin with Problem. "Something Else". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  15. ↑ Terrance Martin and Musiq Soulchild. "Over Time". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  16. ↑ Terrance Martin with Neka Brown and Javonte. "Move On". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  17. ↑ Terrance Martin. "Angel". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  18. ↑ Terrance Martin with Snoop Dogg and Lalah Hathaway. "I'm for Real". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  19. ↑ "Terrace Martin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Terrace Martin Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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