Lil Wayne Ends Drought With “Tha Carter VI” [Album Review]

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After a seven-year drought, Lil Wayne drops a brand new installment in his iconic “Carter” sequence with Tha Carter VI. This traditional sequence has lengthy been a staple in Hip-Hop tradition, extremely anticipated by followers and critics alike. Tha Carter I marked Wayne’s arrival on the nationwide scene with songs like “Go DJ.” By Carter II, he had begun maturing into his personal sound, putting a steadiness between lyrical prowess and radio-friendly hits like “Fireman” and “Hustler Musik,” the form of tracks that made listeners wish to hustle tougher.

Then got here Tha Carter III, the period when the New Orleans rapper grew to become a bona fide celebrity, promoting over a million copies in a single week. Sure, you learn that proper, in a single week.

Now we quick ahead to Tha Carter VI. Surprisingly, the same old suspects, Drake and Nicki Minaj, are absent. As an alternative, Wayne brings in an eclectic mixture of artists, together with BigXthaPlug, nation artist Jelly Roll, his ATL patna’ 2 Chainz, and some others. To be trustworthy, the function listing is underwhelming. The place’s Drake? T-Ache? Even Rick Ross, although that omission is perhaps as a result of Ross’s loyalty to Drake.

The album kicks off with “King Carter,” that includes a girl talking about Wayne’s legacy and declaring that his affect “won’t ever die.” There aren’t any bars, only a mood-setting intro, let the beat construct (pun supposed). “Welcome to Tha Carter” opens with that iconic lighter flick, and Wayne delivers witty bars like “Smoking on a pure-L, no sanitizer.” Traditional Wayne, sharp, humorous, and effortlessly clean.

“Bells” encompasses a tremendous unorthodox stream, but it surely doesn’t fairly land. A for effort, but it surely’s a skip.

On “Hip-Hop,” BigXthaPlug and Weezy unexpectedly vibe effectively collectively. In case you’re a fan of raspy-voiced Wayne, this monitor is for you. “Sharks” appears like a failed try to interrupt into Nation radio. A T-Ache function would’ve elevated it, Jelly Roll simply doesn’t click on right here. “Banned from NO” brings the punchlines and double entendres we love from Wayne, a powerful return to kind.

“The Days” wanted somebody like Bruno Mars on the hook. The refrain is weak, although Wayne retains it afloat. “Cotton Sweet” is rapid-fire from begin to end. Wayne doesn’t let up, and a pair of Chainz seals the deal.

“Flex Up” is a health club playlist must-add — excessive vitality and nonstop bars. “Island Vacation,” nonetheless, misses the mark. It appears like a Maroon 5 leftover. Listening to Wayne say “demon time” is… unsettling.

Take a look at the total ranking breakdown of every track from Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI under.