Dre’s “Xxplosive” on “Dope N*ggaz,” while Mannie Fresh revisits the Cash Money golden-era bounce of Juvenile’s “Ghetto Children” for “Start This Shit Off Right.” There are nods to the experimental Wayne of the I Am Not A Human Being projects (“Don’t Cry,” “Mess”) and also the rapper’s under-heralded pop wizardry (“Famous,” which features his daughter Reginae as hook singer), and even a love song built on a gospel sample, “Dope New Gospel.” In all, Tha Carter V is an album for anyone who’s missed Wayne-no matter which Wayne they’d missed. Released 10 June 2008 on Cash Money (catalog no.
“Mixtape Weezy,” as Jay-Z famously coined, is alive and well on songs like the Swizz Beatz-produced “Uproar,” Wayne blacking out over a reinterpretation of G-Dep’s 2001 hit “Special Delivery.” The nostalgia doesn’t stop (or peak) there, as Wayne and Snoop Dogg share space over a flip of Dr. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Fortunately, Wayne has rewarded his fans’ patience with 23 tracks that speak to a number of his most storied eras. Lil Jon Ft Detail S Villo AlonZo Lil Wayne Lil Jazz Crunk Dealer Mr Flym Obie Trice Jay Z Jon V Pretty Bo Pull Up MeGa. Lil Wayne Emails will be sent by or on behalf of Universal Music Group 2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 865-4000. Though Wayne was not without projects in between, some seven years were allowed to pass between the release of the fourth and fifth installments of the lattermost.
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An artist should be so lucky to sustain the kind of longevity that would allow for multi-volume phases the likes of Wayne’s Dedication, and Da Drought mixtapes, let alone the series that made him into a superstar, Tha Carter.
So, to tide us over until V actually arrives, here’s the takeaway on the four previous Carters, ranked and rated.Maybe more than any other rapper in history, Lil Wayne’s output is defined by franchises.
Though 2011’s Carter IV was a stinker, there’s reason to be optimistic this time around, including some decent early singles and a reunion with Cash Money beatmaker Mannie Fresh. It’s a shame, because the two made great music together, and the decade-old Carter series has defined Wayne’s career. Rolling Stone: 3.5 stars out of 5- 'Its thrilling how unhinged Weezy sounds on THA CARTER IIIs proper follow-up, as he freestyles about shooting for the stars and making astronauts dodge bullets.'. Lil Wayne's Tha Carter series, from best to worst As Tha Carter V gets pushed back again and Lil Wayne feuds with his label, we look back at the pint-size rapper’s career-defining album series. Gucci Mane - In This House, Lil Wayne - Dedicate, Lil Wayne feat. Though there have been rumors of trouble between the two, this represents an about-face for a supremely loyal artist who has been on the label since he was 11, staying while other signees departed. Raekwon - More To The Story, Lil Wayne - Holy, F Him Good, Life Of Mr. “I want off this label and nothing to do with these people, but unfortunately it ain’t that easy,” he wrote, adding that the work, most recently scheduled for release on Tuesday, won’t see the light of day any time soon. On Thursday, Lil Wayne sent off a series of tweets that many found shocking, castigating his Cash Money label head (and surrogate father) Birdman over the delay of his upcoming album Tha Carter V, which Wayne has said will be his last solo album.