T-Pain Readies Diss Track For Auto-Tune Biters

Although he borrowed the auto-tune effect from past users like Roger & Zapp and became known for using it in the present time, singer T-Pain is taking offense to the widespread use of the effect he calls his trademark.

In a recent interview with DJ Cipha Sounds, the Nappy Boy revealed that he has a new song in the works where he addresses everyone who's bitten his style without permission.

"You know, it's just issue addressing time. Like I say in the song, ain't no disrespect, I just want everybody to know that there are a couple of people that I ain't cool with doing it," said Pain.

While he's not happy with others using it, Pain said several others -- who have used the effect as of late -- came to him first for permission, which he gladly granted.

"A couple people came to me and asked me 'Can they use it,' and it was cool," he explained. "Weezy came and asked me before he did it, I said 'Cool' -- Weezy started doing it. Kanye said, 'Let me borrow your style for a second.' I'm cool with that, you know what I'm saying?

"I just addressed a couple issues. You know, a lot of people were taking me for a joke when I first came out doing it, and they feel like they gotta do it to get hot now," Pain continued.

As of late almost everyone is using the robot-like effect on their voices from 50 Cent and Lil Kim to Chris Brown and Snoop Dogg, as well as several others.

It isn't immediately clear when this track Pain speaks of will drop or its title, but it's sure to draw some attention when it does. Maybe he's saving it for his upcoming album. Pain's preparing his third album as we speak, titled Thr33 Ringz, and is slated for September 30. The first single is "Snap Your Fingers" featuring Lil Wayne.

Aside from his qualms about the rampant use of his trademark style, the singer is focused on trendsetting in the business world. He's launched his Nappy Boy Digital label, and wants it to be the first record label to go strictly digital.

"On Nappy Boy Digital, right now we gettin' it on straight. I'm trying to lead the pack with the first digital record label," he explained. "We going all digital downloads -- iTunes, ringtones, a couple physical sales here and there. We don't wanna cancel that out, but right now, we're on the regular [record label], but going digital."

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