Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III

[Drew Beringer]

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
Release Date: June 10, 2008
Record Label: Cash Money/Universal/Young Money

Dwayne Carter, Jr., also known as Lil Wayne, is one of the most controversial rappers in the mainstream today. Already claiming to be the “greatest rapper alive” and topping many hip-hop critics lists as the hottest rapper in the game right now, his highly anticipated third chapter of Tha Carter is upon us. Anticipation grew more and more as the record kept getting pushed back and delayed, it makes one wonder if the anticipation and hype will be too much for the New Orleans rapper to overcome.

It’s not like Wayne was just lying around doing nothing. A workaholic, he released numerous mixtapes between Tha Carter II and Tha Carter III and appeared on many, many tracks throughout the hip hop universe. But now it’s time to deliver with Tha Carter III, and the verdict is mixed.

Accompanied with an all-star lineup of producers, Tha Carter III is at its best when the beats hit hard and Weezy lets loose, but dips when he takes on the slower, more R&B oriented beats. You see, Weezy’s appeal is his quick flow and delivery, and when he slows it down, he struggles. Also, his lyrics are more inconsistent than ever, as it seems that he knows he’s hot right now and that people will just eat this up, regardless of substance. Or sometimes he is just baked out of his mind and his lyrics make no sense, or he repeats a line numerous times, as if he can’t think of what to say next.

But Weezy is at his best on tracks that are quick from the get-go and hit you over the head with booming bass, such as “A Milli.” If you disregard the annoying repetition in the background, it’s a huge song where Wayne is unleashed. While “Phone Home” is a ridiculous song, you can’t help but smile at Weezy channeling his inner UFO, and the Twilight Zone-like beat is nuts. “La La” is a David Banner produced joint, with Weezy and Cash Money accomplice Brisco give off good vibes, but the song is taken down a few notches with a poor verse from Busta Rhymes.

Weezy falters the most when he slows it down, such as on “Comfortable,” which features Babyface. It’s just not his style at all and really does a disservice to his delivery. Kanye West delivered the beat for the aforementioned track, as well as for “Tie My Hands,” “Shoot Me Down,” and “Let The Beat Build,” which are all good Kanye beats and would fit his style, but are hit or miss for Weezy. On “Tie My Hands,” Weezy gets serious and delivers some of his best lyrics, rhyming about the Katrina tragedy, while “Shoot Me Down” has more of an alternative vibe to it with marching beat drums and a guitar riff that needles in and out. But the worst song by far on this album is “Lollipop,” which coincidentally is his biggest hit ever, making all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. But nothing about it works. It’s too slow, Wayne’s lyrics are weak, and his flow is ruined by the use of a vocoder. It’s easily one of the first songs I skip on the album.

But the best song on the album is “Dr. Carter,” a creative track with a unique beat from Swizz Beatz. Taking on the concept of a doctor that has to save hip-hop and struggling rappers, Wayne steps up his lyrics while giving props to other rappers such as Kanye and Andre 3k, as the beat moves with a smooth jazz vibe backed by a vibrant bass line and subtle yet efficient horns.

Other tracks are strong because of their guests, such as “Mr. Carter” which features a killer verse from Jay-Z, while “You Ain’t Got Nuthin’” is carried by Juelz Santana, and “Got Money” will be a huge hit in the club, with help from R&B crooner, T-Pain. “Don’t Get It”, the closer, clocks in at nearly ten minutes, with about 5 of it dedicated to the song (which is decent), and ending with Weezy smoking a blunt and babbling about why people don’t like Al Sharpton, discusses how coke dealers are handled in the court of law, basically summing up how people “speculate before they informate,” and how that causes problems and misunderstandings. It’s a cool way to close out the album, with Weezy being somewhat socially conscious.

At the end of the day, Lil Wayne is a talented hip hop artist, but is inconsistent throughout Tha Carter III, showing glimpses of being the greatest, but other times coming off as nonsensical. Basically, C3 is a step down from Tha Carter II, but it has its moments, and if you are a fan of Weezy, you’ll be a fan of this. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy Lil Wayne, but in no way, shape, or form do I think he is the greatest alive. If he could deliver lyrics and go hard consistently on one of his label releases like he does on his mixtapes, then we could consider the argument, but until then, we’ll hold off. But for right now, we’ll settle with him being one of the hottest MC’s in the mainstream right now, but with work to do.

Track Listing:
1. 3Peat (Produced by Maestro)
2. Mr. Carter Feat. Jay-Z (Produced by Infamous)
3. A Milli (Produced by Bangledesh)
4. Got Money Feat. T-Pain (Produced by Play-n-Skillz)
5. Comfortable Feat. Babyface (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Dr. Carter (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
7. Phone Home (Produced by Cool & Dre)
8. Tie My Hands Feat. Robin Thicke (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Mrs. Officer Feat. Bobby Valentino (Produced by Deezle & Wyclef Jean)
10. Let The Beat Build (Produced by Kanye West & Deezle)
11. Shoot Me Down Feat. D. Smith (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Lollipop Feat. Static Major (Produced By Deezle & Jim Jonsin)
13. La La Feat. Brisco & Busta Rhymes (Produced by David Banner)
14. Playing With Fire Feat. Betty Wright (Produced by StreetRunner)
15. You Ain’t Got Nuthin’ Feat. Fabolous & Juelz Santana (Produced by The Alchemist)
16. Don’t Get It (Produced By will.i.am)

Official Website (http://%20www.lilwayne-online.com/); Official Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/lilwayne)

[softcoeur]

truth. he's put out some of the best mixtapes of the past couple years, it's a shame this one isn't as solid. can't wait to give it a shot though.

[JohnnyTruant]

I love Wayne so I'm a little biased, but I dig this album. It's way better than I thought it was going to be anyways.
It's gonna get multiple listens all through the year I'm pretty sure too.

[CarlosLunes]

its fucking garbage drew, its FUCKING GARBAGE

[Drew Beringer]

its fucking garbage drew, its FUCKING GARBAGE
high five! I was waiting for your input haha I bet Mike Ford hates it too. haha

[billyboatkid]

Good Review.

I'm actually liking this cd a lot. I was surprised that I liked it so much to. To each his own I guess.

It's cd's like this and songs like A Milli that I wish my 12" bazooka never got stolen.. :-(

I miss rolling down the street bumping little wayne hahaha

[keeplioving]

Good Review.

I'm actually liking this cd a lot. I was surprised that I liked it so much to. To each his own I guess.

It's cd's like this and songs like A Milli that I wish my 12" bazooka never got stolen.. :-(

I miss rolling down the street bumping little wayne hahaha

"ridin' Uptown, bumpin' Hot Boys, ya bitch" :-)

not digging this album at all. well, granted the only time I ever even liked Wayne was during a few of his verses in random older Cash Money songs

[RamInGoreville]

It's all about, "Mr. Carter."

[ddb43]

I can't believe this was reviewed here. Such garbage!!

[callingallcars]

ehhh. im over weezy but still this is a good review.

"I'm the shit so get the fuck up out my toilet."

stupid stupid lyrics. quite possibly one of the worst rap albums ever. his song la la, I'd rather listen to ashlee simpson's la la

[desipunk7]

Best song "Mr. Carter"

I call them April babies, cause they Fools.

I got summer hatin on me cause I'm hotter than the sun
Got spring hatin on me cause I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin on me cause I'm colder than y'all
And I will never, I will never, I will never fall
I'm being hated on by the seasons
So f*** y'all hatin' for no reason.

[im_a_music_nut]

Best song "Mr. Carter"

I call them April babies, cause they Fools.

I got summer hatin on me cause I'm hotter than the sun
Got spring hatin on me cause I ain't never sprung
Winter hatin on me cause I'm colder than y'all
And I will never, I will never, I will never fall
I'm being hated on by the seasons
So f*** y'all hatin' for no reason.


I agree!

[boykosaurus]

Good review, I'll have to give a listen.

[TKTKrob]

For a rapper, if the lyrics are inconsistant and often don't make sense...the album immediately fails.

[desiguerilla]

i think C3 is his best album, but not his best piece of work when compared to his other mixtapes like da drought 3 or even the carter 3 mixtape

[newfoundmichael]

You called him Wayne the first few paragraphs, then switched to Weezy throughout the rest...I don't know anything about this, but I'm assuming it is the same guy. Just a bit confusing to those who don't listen to this. Good review overall though. It gave a good brush through over what it was all about.

[williek311]

Even though the rating is to high at least you gave the "greatest rapper alive" a 5 for lyrics. Awful.

[John-Michael]

I think you lost me when you said Busta's verse was weak. Sure this is a pretty weird hip hop record, but cat is the best out there right now. Minus a little too much stoner philosophy this is a freaking classic.

[lightcollapse]

i'm surprised greg dona didn't review this, hah.

[JonyeWest]

Ok. Lil Wayne's record is better than most rap discs that came out within the last 12 months. If only because it's not full of ringtone songs and filler. It sounds like he's taking more risks than most.

[lftcoastenvy05]

the more i hear weezy, the less i enjoy listening to him. he has a few good tracks but he has a rediculous amount of tracks that i could care less for.

[youareallfreaks]

review is garbage. album is great.

nothing personal.

"he don't give a fuck, i don't give a fuck neither."

[GiggsOho]

I loved this album, and I dont think Weezy is "the best rapper alive."

The bad tracks (Comfortable, LaLa, Lollipop, the one with Santana on it) just get skipped. And for the most part, the good tracks are REALLY good. Can we please talk about "Let the Beat Build"? AWESOME SONG.

And I crack up to the beginning of "Shoot Me Down" even though I know it's coming: "I'm drinkin' hot tea, bitch. Feel meh."

[Sipping Purple]

All of you know nothing.

[Ratherbedead22]

i honestly love the album. i think its much better you're making it out to be. just my two cents.

[Manbotisdead]

I think you lost me when you said Busta's verse was weak. Sure this is a pretty weird hip hop record, but cat is the best out there right now. Minus a little too much stoner philosophy this is a freaking classic.

Nothing Lil Wayne has made is a classic.

That being said, overall a pretty good review Drew. I'm not sure how you don't like Busta's verse, I thought it saved the song, and Fab and Wayne ran over Santana on that track. Dipset are collectively awful.

[rimmelstein]

i think that this is a pretty dope album, lil wayne is the most consistent rapper out right now, he sounds alil retarded sometimes with his raps but overall its still good. Any one can really hate on this, but theres no point to , this album is gonna sell like hot cakes and hes gonna be even more rich than he already is.

[WhoSaidThat?]

This is all I needed to hear. Once again, Drew rocks.

[Drew Beringer]

I can't believe this was reviewed here. Such garbage!!
you're right, I hate myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[AdamTheGreat]

Any one can really hate on this, but theres no point to , this album is gonna sell like hot cakes and hes gonna be even more rich than he already is.


So selling records= good album?

[Manbotisdead]

All of you know nothing.

Care to educate them then Russell Simmons?

[Illuminate]

album of the month=viva la vida

get that shit!!

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

I like it. :shrug:

[Drew Beringer]

haha, what's with the shrugs and the "i like it's?" haha, I like it too people.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

how do you not like lollipop?

[Drew Beringer]

how do you not like lollipop?
cause it sucks?

[Jorubo]

For a rapper, if the lyrics are inconsistant and often don't make sense...the album immediately fails.

That basically sums up most rap albums!

[yummysushi]

i tried to give this CD a chance. i tried and tried. but i just cannot get into it whatsoever.

[gearsgroundcold]

Lil' Wayne is one of the worst noises that has ever entered my ears. Not to mention, the sorry sap has ghostwriters writing most of his retarded stuff.

[pleasegoodmusic]

AP should stick to reviewing albums that are "catchy as hell", "your new guilty pleasure", and the "perfect soundtrack for summer."


Status Ain't Hood (http://blogs.villagevoice.com/statusainthood/index.php) is running a three-part review of Tha Carter 3, by the way.

[sh!twolf]

I can't believe this was reviewed here. Such garbage!!

you redneck racist.

[sh!twolf]

That basically sums up most rap albums!

mormon racist.

[sh!twolf]

All of you know nothing.

racist and bigot.

[airik625]

Very good review. I like some songs on it, but I still prefer the Carter II.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

cause it sucks?

Yeah, cuz anything mainstream is just terrible. I was asking how/why it sucked, not if you liked it which I already knew. I do like the fact you're showing your versatility but no way Atmosphere's album is better than this. No offense here, but I think this site, and you, should stick with bands and music you know. It would be like some underground rap website trying to review the new Fall out boy album or something, there's just not credibility.

[xsinkshipsx]

wayne is good...im sure its not an amazing record....the only hip hop records ive heard lately from the mainstream i really enjoy is kanye's graduation and lupe fiasco's the cool...

[Tyler Revolution]

I was disappointed with it at first, but it's grown, and I love it.

[Drew Beringer]

Yeah, cuz anything mainstream is just terrible. I was asking how/why it sucked, not if you liked it which I already knew. I do like the fact you're showing your versatility but no way Atmosphere's album is better than this. No offense here, but I think this site, and you, should stick with bands and music you know. It would be like some underground rap website trying to review the new Fall out boy album or something, there's just not credibility.
I tell you why Atmosphere's album is better than this, and it's because his lyrics are way better. And don't tell me what to review, I'm a huge hip hop fan you dumbshit, I've reviewed plenty of hip hop on this site and I have EVERY SINGLE LIL WAYNE MIXTAPE and over 500 tracks with him on it, and this is, BY FAR, his weakest song because I KNOW HE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT SHIT. So you can shut the fuck up.

oh we aren't an "underground" punk site either.

[CarouselBoy]

I can't believe this was reviewed here. Such garbage!!

I know, like OMGZ!

[Drew Beringer]

wayne is good...im sure its not an amazing record....the only hip hop records ive heard lately from the mainstream i really enjoy is kanye's graduation and lupe fiasco's the cool...
Check out Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse, it'll change you.

[Tyler Revolution]

I asked about this in another thread, but no one responded. Has anyone heard the Lollipop Remix feat. Kanye? It's far superior, and if you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll upload it.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

I tell you why Atmosphere's album is better than this, and it's because his lyrics are way better. And don't tell me what to review, I'm a huge hip hop fan you dumbshit, I've reviewed plenty of hip hop on this site and I have EVERY SINGLE LIL WAYNE MIXTAPE and over 500 tracks with him on it, and this is, BY FAR, his weakest song because I KNOW HE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT SHIT. So you can shut the fuck up.

oh we aren't an "underground" punk site either.

Yeah, you're sooo awesome. 500 tracks? Like no way! Am I suppose to be impressed here? I'm not at all. I have like 398 of his songs so your 500 isn't impressing me at all.

I could careless about what hip-hop albums you've reviewed. i'm sorry, but I don't think it's your forte. I can't believe you got so pissed bout that.

Yes, this site is underground. I know to you guys these bands are popular but they're not. I'd love to poll 1000 kids bout some of these bands and I bet they dont know many of them. I know this site gets a ton of hits, but it's not a mainstream site. Sorry to say. I love the site, don't get me wrong.

And why can't you take any criticism. Seriously.

[Drew Beringer]

Yeah, you're sooo awesome. 500 tracks? Like no way! Am I suppose to be impressed here? I'm not at all. I have like 398 of his songs so your 500 isn't impressing me at all.

I could careless about what hip-hop albums you've reviewed. i'm sorry, but I don't think it's your forte. I can't believe you got so pissed bout that.

Yes, this site is underground. I know to you guys these bands are popular but they're not. I'd love to poll 1000 kids bout some of these bands and I bet they dont know many of them. I know this site gets a ton of hits, but it's not a mainstream site. Sorry to say. I love the site, don't get me wrong.

And why can't you take any criticism. Seriously.
It's not legit criticism, you're straight up telling what I can and can't review, when I know what I can review because I have knowledge about it. You're saying because I don't like "Lollipop," I have no cred? Dude, please.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

It's not legit criticism, you're straight up telling what I can and can't review, when I know what I can review because I have knowledge about it. You're saying because I don't like "Lollipop," I have no cred? Dude, please.

No, that's not what I said at all. I said you should stick with other shit and then I related it to a rap website reviewing a new fall out boy album. I wouldn't put much stock into their review nor would I with yours. I wasn't really all the impressed and the fact that you have a lot of his songs doesn't really impress me. Anyone could dl that much, I'd say I'm a fan of his, and hip hop but I def wouldn't say I know it as well as the type of music mainly found on this site.

I was only giving an opinion toward your review. being that it public, and opinions are welcomed I thought that would be ok. I know you dont' care what I think, I got it but I'm going to still say it. All in all, I do tend to like almost all of your reviews.

[EvilEmpire]

I think this thread is getting too serious lol. I love listening to the carter III mainly because its just a fun record when your ready for a night out. The reason Weezy's lyrics don't make sense... drugs. I'm pretty sure he is drugged up 24/7, during the recording of this album. When the album is at it's best, the listener must also be impaired... at least that's what my studies have found.

[ahoff101]

Check out Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse, it'll change you.

Chinese New Year is so sick off of that. Clipse is the shit.

[kevanu]

this review sucks

[EvilEmpire]

oh btw does anyone think that Jay Z was trying to sound like Lil Wayne during his verse in Mr. Carter?

[Drew Beringer]

this review sucks
So does GAD.

[Tyler Revolution]

oh btw does anyone think that Jay Z was trying to sound like Lil Wayne during his verse in Mr. Carter?

I don't hear it.

[Broken Parachute]

Nice review, Drew.

[EvilEmpire]

Has anyone heard the Lollipop Remix feat. Kanye? It's far superior, and if you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll upload it.

The remix is sweet, and way better than the original

[Tyler Revolution]

The remix is sweet, and way better than the original

Indeed. They should have some how used it instead of the original.

[Tyler Revolution]

Lollipop, lollipop, breasts is just like Dolly Parton
She ride my spaceship 'til she hit the top
That hit the spot, 'til she ask how many
Li-il-li-il-licks do it take, 'til she get to shop
Don't worry why my wrist got so freeze
Tell a girl like Doritos that's not-cho cheese
Tell her friends like Frito's I'm tryin' too lay
I can only have one and I ain't tryin' to wait
This a song with Wayne so you know it's goin' melt
But you ain't finna murder me like everybody else
I'm a rap like I got some type respect for myself
I don't do it for my health, man, I do it for the belt, man
I do it to the death, 'til the roof get melt
100 degrees drop the roof, so the coupe don't melt
Man I flow so cold, chicken soup won't help
We need 4 more ho's, we need oh oh oh OH!
You know what it is when we out of town
We ball in 2 seats, and you out of bounds
So come here baby girl
You're now fuckin' with the best in the world
Lollipop (pop, pop, pop, pop)
The best in the world

[pleasegoodmusic]

Yeah, you're sooo awesome. 500 tracks? Like no way! Am I suppose to be impressed here? I'm not at all. I have like 398 of his songs so your 500 isn't impressing me at all.

I could careless about what hip-hop albums you've reviewed. i'm sorry, but I don't think it's your forte. I can't believe you got so pissed bout that.

Yes, this site is underground. I know to you guys these bands are popular but they're not. I'd love to poll 1000 kids bout some of these bands and I bet they dont know many of them. I know this site gets a ton of hits, but it's not a mainstream site. Sorry to say. I love the site, don't get me wrong.

And why can't you take any criticism. Seriously.

You're dumb if you think there's any such thing as "underground" post-internet. 50% of the bands posted on this site appear regularly on mtv and the radio, the other 50% are trying desperately to do the same.

[Drew Beringer]

Indeed. They should have some how used it instead of the original.
I agree.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

You're dumb if you think there's any such thing as "underground" post-internet. 50% of the bands posted on this site appear regularly on mtv and the radio, the other 50% are trying desperately to do the same.

Lol. So half the bands are semi popular thus making this site mainstream? Riiiiiiight. Sounds like you fail to me dumbass.

[Tyler Revolution]

Nice review, Drew.

Fuckin sick avatar. One of my favorite rap albums.

[pleasegoodmusic]

Lol. So half the bands are semi popular thus making this site mainstream? Riiiiiiight. Sounds like you fail to me dumbass.

You are smart.

[irthesteve]

I just downloaded Mr. Carter and Dr. Carter to give Wayne a try... Mr. was cool only for Jay-Z and I'm pretty sure I feel asleep 3 times during Dr.

[Tyler Revolution]

And she goin' to lick the rapper
And I just want to act like a porno flicking actor
I Anita Baker and now she caught up in that Rapture
I got so much chips I swear they call me Hewlett Packard
I got so much chips you can have a bag if you're a snacker
Greedy mother fudge cake, now tell me how that fudge taste
I do it for blood sake, suu woop think it's voodoo
How that roof do-di-dissipate
Your girl wants to participate
She so so sophisticated, 'cause her brain is off the chain
And then my diamonds are in the choir because
They sing from off my chain
And my Nina just joined the gang because
All she do is bang, like Ricky Martin, Wayne, and
Kanye pick your poison and if that woman want to cut
Then tell her I am Mr. Ointment
Tell her make an appointment with Mr. I-Can't-Make-An-Appointment
Take my lollipop and enjoy it... Remix!

Why would she, she's probably be the odd cookie
In the plastic bag, 'bout to get crushed by a building
I flushed out the feeling of me being the shit
'Cause I was leaving skid marks on everywhere I sit
I am everywhere I'm it like, hide-and-go and I can go anywhere
Eenie-meenie-meinie-mo I'm in your, neighborhood
Area, CD thing, tape deck, iPod, your girlfriend
And she say I got great sex
Safe sex is great sex, better wear a latex
'Cause you don't want that late text
That "I think I'm late," text
(Laughter), so wrap it up
Bu-bu-but he's so sweet, sh-she wanna lick the rapper

[ThisIsNotDan]

eh, I thought this album was weak, but people need to realize that just because you don't like what's being reviewed, doesn't mean the review itself sucks.

but yeah, only songs I will ever listen to again are the Carter tracks, Lollipop, Comfortable (just for the beat, Weezy ruins this song), and A Milli (which is one of the only songs of his that I think his lyrics work well in)

I asked about this in another thread, but no one responded. Has anyone heard the Lollipop Remix feat. Kanye? It's far superior, and if you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll upload it.

love it. better than the original.

So does GAD.

lol I thought you loved GAD?

[Drew Beringer]

eh, I thought this album was weak, but people need to realize that just because you don't like what's being reviewed, doesn't mean the review itself sucks.

but yeah, only songs I will ever listen to again are the Carter tracks, Lollipop, Comfortable (just for the beat, Weezy ruins this song), and A Milli (which is one of the only songs of his that I think his lyrics work well in)



love it. better than the original.



lol I thought you loved GAD?
Just Volcano, everything else they've done isn't good IMO

[hockeyguitar99]

For a rapper, if the lyrics are inconsistant and often don't make sense...the album immediately fails.


I agree

because the really isn't much appeal as far as how their voice sounds the lyrics are a huge part of the appeal. Thats why i like artist like Lupe Fiasco and Common because they have intelligent lyrics

[xsinkshipsx]

Check out Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse, it'll change you.

sweet dude ill check that out thanks! :-)

[Tyler Revolution]

I admit, Weezy has some awful lyrics, but he I think he kills it most of the time. If you're looking for some "intelligent" lyrics or a rapper who "actually talks about real shit" then Wayne's not for you. If you want some fairly witty and comical rhymes, he's one of the best.

Wayne isn't about changing the world for the better. He's not gonna talk about politics in every song. Don't expect him to talk about making anything more positive. That's not him, and the sooner people realize that, the better. He just makes fun music.

[Mike78098C]

If you some fairly witty and comical rhymes, he's one of the best.


On that note, where's Eminem?

Lollipop is a terrible song. It would have worked better if it were a demo so that he could experiment with it, and then release something interesting. The guy has to fill an entire verse with "Call me so I can make it juicy for ya" rather than actually do something.
He should have made that a B-side, or on a mixtape, and then actually release something better when he's got the hang of slower beats and a synthesizer.

[Tyler Revolution]

On that note, where's Eminem?

Lollipop is a terrible song. It would have worked better if it were a demo so that he could experiment with it, and then release something interesting. The guy has to fill an entire verse with "Call me so I can make it juicy for ya" rather than actually do something.
He should have made that a B-side, or on a mixtape, and then actually release something better when he's got the hang of slower beats and a synthesizer.

I talked about this earlier. Have you heard the Lollipop Remix with Kanye West? It's 1000 times better. If you want it, I can upload it. But even the original is still enjoyable, to me. Are the lyrics awful? Yeah, but it's still a fun song.

And Eminem? He's somewhere getting more terrible than he already is.

[Drew Beringer]

I admit, Weezy has some awful lyrics, but he I think he kills it most of the time. If you're looking for some "intelligent" lyrics or a rapper who "actually talks about real shit" then Wayne's not for you. If you some fairly witty and comical rhymes, he's one of the best.

Wayne isn't about changing the world for the better. He's not gonna talk about politics in every song. Don't expect him to talk about making anything more positive. That's not him, and the sooner people realize that, the better. He just makes fun music.
I agree, he is definitely better when he goes hard and has that killer attitude.

[Broken Parachute]

Fuckin sick avatar. One of my favorite rap albums.Sorry I just changed it, hahaha. It's one of my favorites too. The Listening is pretty solid too.

[Steve Henderson]

No, that's not what I said at all. I said you should stick with other shit and then I related it to a rap website reviewing a new fall out boy album.
Actually this site is a great place for a review like this. Serious rap fans are not coming here to read our reviews - but our user base will get an idea if they might like it and want to branch out a little. Open your mind a little bit more man...come on.

[paidtomakegirls]

'mr carter' is excellent, as well as 'tie my hands' which i think excells tho is slow

go download tha carter III (leaked tracks) off torrent
that 'album' is way better

[Manbotisdead]

Actually this site is a great place for a review like this. Serious rap fans are not coming here to read our reviews - but our user base will get an idea if they might like it and want to branch out a little. Open your mind a little bit more man...come on.

I'm a pretty serious rap fan. I read your reviews pretty regularly too. Branching out is a good thing though.

[Steve Henderson]

I'm a pretty serious rap fan. I read your reviews pretty regularly too. Branching out is a good thing though.
I was referring to people that are ONLY rap fans. Those would be the only ones likely to discredit a review like this before even reading it.

[Interpolism]

his mixtapes always pull you in

then his albums push you away

but the mixtapes always suck you right back in

[zizou1790]

i know its "cool" to hate on wayne now, but i really enjoy c3

[Parocks]

The album is great except for

comfortable, and the last 4 minutes of misunderstood, but let the beat build alone makes this album worth it.

just have fun with it; its not going to change the world.

[John-Michael]

Nothing Lil Wayne has made is a classic.

That being said, overall a pretty good review Drew. I'm not sure how you don't like Busta's verse, I thought it saved the song, and Fab and Wayne ran over Santana on that track. Dipset are collectively awful.

Please give Dedication and Da Drought 3 a spin or two and get back to me.

[Trainsaw]

nice review Drew!

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Good job Drew, I need to pick this up. I doubt I will like it more then II just based off of Lollipop even though thats a bad way to judge an album.

[bustamebus]

man. people tripp too much.
this was a good review.
I enjoyed most of this album but i also thought this wasn't weezy at his best.
i just didnt think it is as fun as his other shit like all of his mixtapes.
like dedication II. weezy killed on that shit. 'workin em' is probably one of my fav songs.
and some of his songs on TCIII just dont seem 'real'.
like the song 'shot to the heart' ft rick ross where he samples a song from Heart. that song hits hard.
i thought this cd had lots of potential with all the producers and artists on it, but i was pretty disappointed. but its still a pretty good album.

[andrew4045]

it aint my birthday but i got my name on the cake

[drivethruaz]

It's alright, definitily not what I thought it'd be
Carter II is way better

[Sic Transit Zeb]

Actually this site is a great place for a review like this. Serious rap fans are not coming here to read our reviews - but our user base will get an idea if they might like it and want to branch out a little. Open your mind a little bit more man...come on.

Well, I can't argue with that logic/goal for the website. Good stuff and good luck

[Broken Parachute]

My favorite Weezy albums are Tha Carter II, Tha Carter, and Like Father, Like Son (even though it was a collabo) in that order.

[Teddy Gravyboot]

it frustrates me beyond belief when i hear people talkin about how this guy saved hip hop and how hes the hottest in the game right now and all that other nonsense. dude sounds like a dying goat first of all. second of all.. he's all word play, no substance. granted, he says some things that'll make you laugh, and sometimes he may even make you think (usually about whether he makes up his own words or not)... but there's absolutely zero substance regarding his lyrics. you wanna talk about the best in the game, lupe fiasco HANDS DOWN.

if wayne was a goat, i'd say he's a very talented artist... but since he's not actually a goat.. he's fucking terrible

[symbiote28]

all i can say is i like the cover .. haha

[randall814]

this album is very very good to me. lil wayne is definitely the hottest in the hip hop game right now, no question. hard flow. i don't know what everyone is saying about weezy's lyrics being subpar or inconsistent...dood is a demon. i think you fools don't understand what he's saying. and yeah yeah, i've heard all the lupe fiasco and this or that...and yes, lupe fiasco is easily the hottest lyricist out there. the fact of the matter is that lupe is not selling records the same way wayne is. lil wayne is delivering hot singles, and for his die hard fans, he's dropping hard, hard tracks on you. lupe doesn't hold the same mainstream appeal (and no, i'm not saying that's a bad thing, i hope lupe never records a song with "single" in mind).

the problem with this album is a lot of the songs aren't genuine to me. weezy needs to stick to simple beats and complex lyricism (a la milli and lollipop remix with kanye). i hate the r&b bullshit that rappers feel obligated to make when they are in fact the hottest in the game.


i can go anywhere
eeny meeny miney mo
i'm in yo neighborhood area
cd thing
tape deck
your ipod
your girlfriend
and she say i got great sex
safe sex is great sex
better wear a latex
cause you don't want that late text
that "i think i'm late" ex

personally, i think this verse is genius. the big thing that stands out to me about lil wayne is the fact that he always sounds like he's having a blast in the booth. i feel like this man just loves spitting verses, which is probably the reason for an unlimited amount of mixtapes and LPs.

this album obviously comes with a lot of hype, and therefore a lot of opinions that are mostly mixed. i'd personally give this a 85%.

like it or not, it's not a matter of opinion anymore. lil wayne really is the hottest in the game right now. you don't have to like him to admit it.

[Steve Henderson]

it frustrates me beyond belief when i hear people talkin about how this guy saved hip hop and how hes the hottest in the game right now and all that other nonsense. dude sounds like a dying goat first of all. second of all.. he's all word play, no substance. granted, he says some things that'll make you laugh, and sometimes he may even make you think (usually about whether he makes up his own words or not)... but there's absolutely zero substance regarding his lyrics. you wanna talk about the best in the game, lupe fiasco HANDS DOWN.

if wayne was a goat, i'd say he's a very talented artist... but since he's not actually a goat.. he's fucking terrible
I agree with this 100% actually.

[Jorubo]

mormon racist.

Wow, jumping to a couple conclusions are we? Neither Mormon nor racist. Thanks for playing...

[CowboyDan]

Lil Wayne and Tech N9ne are the only rappers white kids are allowed to like without seeming lame.

[Manbotisdead]

Please give Dedication and Da Drought 3 a spin or two and get back to me.

I've done both, Dedication 2 left me unimpressed and Drought 3 is really good, but classic is a whole other level.

Classic is legend status, people talking about you and mentioning Pac and Big and Rakim with your name. Wayne is good, but not that good. My money is on the idea that he won't ever be either.

[EvilEmpire]

Lil Wayne and Tech N9ne are the only rappers white kids are allowed to like without seeming lame.

Hahaha bold statement... don't forget about Eminem. That should be a given!

People complain about Pete Wentz taking shit when he doesn't deserve it all the time, just look at whats going on with a Carter III review.

[superBMRuth]

Garbage album from an extremely over rated "rapper." If you're going to review a hip-hop album, review N.E.R.D.'s new one. Reviews like this only further the stereotype Lil' Wayne has talent.

[superBMRuth]

it frustrates me beyond belief when i hear people talkin about how this guy saved hip hop and how hes the hottest in the game right now and all that other nonsense. dude sounds like a dying goat first of all. second of all.. he's all word play, no substance. granted, he says some things that'll make you laugh, and sometimes he may even make you think (usually about whether he makes up his own words or not)... but there's absolutely zero substance regarding his lyrics. you wanna talk about the best in the game, lupe fiasco HANDS DOWN.

if wayne was a goat, i'd say he's a very talented artist... but since he's not actually a goat.. he's fucking terrible

Very well said sir. It's so sad to know that this p.o.s. will probably debut at no. 1.

[fran.182]

I can't believe this will sell more than 900k in the first week

This is really garbage....


If you want good hip hop there is Kanye West last one, Flobots or Atmosphere

[WhoSaidThat?]

Check out Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse, it'll change you.
Hey, is he the same dude who appeared on Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You"?
And Eminem? He's somewhere getting more terrible than he already is.
Dude, no.

[WhoSaidThat?]

Oh, and good for Wayne. My only disappointment is that he will probably outsell Kanye's Graduation, but ah well.

[WhoSaidThat?]

Sorry I just changed it, hahaha. It's one of my favorites too. The Listening is pretty solid too.
My favorite episode of The Simpsons is in your avatar.

[Broken Parachute]

My favorite episode of The Simpsons is in your avatar.It's in my Top 5, definitely.

[WhoSaidThat?]

It's in my Top 5, definitely.
And your #1?

[MyNameIsRoss]

Yeah, there is literally no flow whatsoever, it sounds like they recorded him stumbling to come up with rhymes.


this is some Shit.

[ijbet59]

this album is great. picked it up today, and cant stop listening

[coleyrockin]

“Lollipop,” which coincidentally is his biggest hit ever, making all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. But nothing about it works. It’s too slow, Wayne’s lyrics are weak, and his flow is ruined by the use of a vocoder. It’s easily one of the first songs I skip on the album

I hate that song.

[Ratherbedead22]

Hey, is he the same dude who appeared on Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You"?

Dude, no.

clipse is two MCs. brothers in fact.

[3eb23]

I'm just glad I have Nas's new cd to look forward to...

[Gedarov]

thanks for the review. you're taking a lot of undeserved heat here when it seems all you're trying to do is give people the chance to be exposed to something different - something out of thier element - something new that might broaden thier musical horizons. it's not unappreciated by everyone, man.

review a hip-hop album, review N.E.R.D.'s new one.

i've gotten into them recently and would love to read this review

[Tyler Revolution]

Hey, is he the same dude who appeared on Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You"?

Dude, no.

1. Clipse is 2 brothers, and yes they were in a song with Justin Timberlake.

2. Dude, yes.

[AdamChildress]

I hate to say this...But I totally and I mean totally don't dig Lil' Wayne...
I think there are so many better rappers out there,

and I honestly don't know why he has taken so much of the limelight as of late..
I don't find his lyrics to be that appealing at all.

He might have great flow, and an ability to make a good chorus....but I honestly do not think his lyrics would stand the test of time. It's cool to rhyme and make many metaphors...but when you leave a song, and you felt like nothing that person said really made an impact, what is the song to you?

I think the new Nas mixtape speaks volumes, and to be honest. I think Nas is and always has been...Rap's last great hope(besides independent rappers and what have you)

I do enjoy a bit of Lupe, but from this...I definitely will not be buying this. or listening to it.

[WhoSaidThat?]

2. Dude, yes.
What's so "bad" about Eminem?:-|

[Tyler Revolution]

What's so "bad" about Eminem?:-|

When is the last time he put out anything good?

[WhoSaidThat?]

When is the last time he put out anything good?
You're (unintenionally) funny, man.

Let's simply put this in the "Agree to disagree" file, shall we?

[Tyler Revolution]

You're (unintenionally) funny, man.

Let's simply put this in the "Agree to disagree" file, shall we?

...or you could answer? Whens the last time he put out something good?

[sargentlgfuad]

all this type of rap (or music, if you call it that) is all hyped up on hate.
and how much better they are than everybody else.
and people look up to it?

[aaron401]

please don't let this sell more than kanye.

[WhoSaidThat?]

...or you could answer? Whens the last time he put out something good?
Curtain Call: The Hits.

You don't like Eminem, that's cool. I still say agree to disagree.

[WhoSaidThat?]

please don't let this sell more than kanye.
I think Kanye would want this to sell more than Graduation.

[Tyler Revolution]

all this type of rap (or music, if you call it that) is all hyped up on hate.
and how much better they are than everybody else.
and people look up to it?

You're a fucking idiot.

[Tyler Revolution]

please don't let this sell more than kanye.

There's no way this will out sell Kayne, don't worry.

[Tyler Revolution]

Curtain Call: The Hits.

You don't like Eminem, that's cool. I still say agree to disagree.

I meant an album, not a greatest hits collection, but that's cool. Agree to Disagree.

[WhoSaidThat?]

I meant an album, not a greatest hits collection, but that's cool. Agree to Disagree.
Encore was a disappointment. The three albums before confirmed to me that Em is a fucking genius.

[Tyler Revolution]

Encore was a disappointment. The three albums before confirmed to me that Em is a fucking genius.

To me his first album was okay at best, his second pretty good, and the rest laughable.

[WhoSaidThat?]

To me his first album was okay at best, his second pretty good, and the rest laughable.
Fair enough, fellow Pete and Pete fan.

[WhoSaidThat?]

You're a fucking idiot.
This I can agree with.

[Tyler Revolution]

Fair enough, fellow Pete and Pete fan.

Haha, it's probably my favorite show of all time.

[sargentlgfuad]

You're a fucking idiot.
how?

[Manbotisdead]

how?

Because you made a sweeping generalization, I'll co-sign your fucking idiocy.

[sargentlgfuad]

Because you made a sweeping generalization, I'll co-sign your fucking idiocy.
i'm sorry....
i just think this album is just another part of the same bullshit being played today.
because all the lyrics/meanings are rediculous.
"she lick me like a lollipop"
?

[Manbotisdead]

i'm sorry....
i just think this album is just another part of the same bullshit being played today.
because all the lyrics/meanings are rediculous.
"she lick me like a lollipop"
?

My guess is you made this assumption after hearing Lollipop and nothing else off the album. It's not a perfect record, but there are some really amazing tracks on there.

[sargentlgfuad]

well first off i'm not a fan of rap in general,
so i checked out the lyrics, which are all the same
and previewed the songs on itunes.
none of 'em made me feel anything, its just the same drug references, then he talks about God while he starts cussing, then he talks about sex, and everything that i don't care about and i cant relate to.

[Manbotisdead]

well first off i'm not a fan of rap in general,
so i checked out the lyrics, which are all the same
and previewed the songs on itunes.
none of 'em made me feel anything, its just the same drug references, then he talks about God while he starts cussing, then he talks about sex, and everything that i don't care about and i cant relate to.

You probably should listen to Dr. Carter and Tie My Hands if you want to hear why I think you're being pretty closeminded.

[sargentlgfuad]

this is completely useless.

[Manbotisdead]

this is completely useless.

I think you're missing the boat there, kiddo.

[RickrAngel]

How does a retarded looking waste of air like Lil Wayne sell that many copies. I freakin hate rap, takes no talent at all. Nada, why doesn't stupid "Weezy" go somewhere weeze on a blunt and die. Piece of crap, filth. This is just more garbage that makes people stereotype black people. White people are having a friggin hayday now. I'm half spanish and half black, sorry I'm joining the white people, minorities practically make fun of themseves with this crap.
Worst crap ever.

[hellogorgeous]

Hahah I can't believe the ignorance just oozing out of this review thread. The review was dead on, but the comments are just fucking ridiculous as hell.

[RickrAngel]

Sorry I had a little tirade. I hate Weezy. He's a piece of crap, so I should only expect his music to be just as crappy.

[Say Ocean.]

Nobody's mentioned the best song on the CD; "Mrs. Officer". Catchy as fuck, Valentino adds a nice touch to the song and Weezy's flow is great on it

[WhoSaidThat?]

My guess is you made this assumption after hearing Lollipop and nothing else off the album. It's not a perfect record, but there are some really amazing tracks on there.
I'm late, but I totally agree.

[Andrew Love]

so good to listen to before lacrosse