I know, it's his daughter, but it’s a no for me dawg.
In fact, Wayne gave us so many mixtapes that I really forgot who he can be when it’s album time.Įh, this hook isn't good. “ I was so ready to talk I wrote an open letter.” Moments like this you don’t get from Mixtape Weezy. The longer you live, the longer death looms. Crazy that Wayne was the rapper who said, “ If they don’t kill me this summer I'mma kill this summer” like 10 summers ago. Jumping from thought to thought like a mental game of leapfrog. Perfect to capture this very rare introspective Wayne. I haven’t heard him lean into cinematic touches since “Dr. “What About Me” doesn't work for the album but maybe a playlist. Who is Sosamann? Where is Gudda Gudda? It’s a good time to mention that “Prostitute Flange” is an underrated Wayne record. Also, the only record that isn’t gripping me. The only song, so far, that sounds like it could go to radio. This cadence and delivery have his fingerprints all over them. “What About Me” sounds like a Drake record. He’s doing a little more singing than rapping. I wasn’t ready for Wayne to pull off some of these records. Damn, I’m having flashbacks to the standout verse he gave Drake for taking care of him. Is this song about using women to trap men? Can you imagine sleeping with a woman who helps LIL WAYNE rob you? Cue Biggie’s “I Got a Story To Tell.” I can’t imagine what Kendrick Lamar was brought in for. Heavy keys, thin drums, and a rapid-fire Weezy. “ I treat her halo like a frisbee.” I love the minimalism of this production. This concept is something only Wayne would do. Remember when he remixed Tha Carter III? I love these hip-hop full-circle moments. This record could’ve been dumpster juice, and Nicki’s vocals might get old sooner than later, but right now they sound sweeter than Cupid's Cocktail. These two are like two alien lovers making out in public and you can’t look away. She has to do vocal stretches before trying that again. I’m usually not a big fan of her singing and, yeah, that high note was not for her. Nicki just came in smoother than Michael Jackson rising from the casket. This is like a mature version of an idea that would’ve gone on Rebirth. Wait, the drums just added the missing flair. I’m not Pink Floyd-savvy but I hope this song title is a PF homage. This is slower, like sitting on the roof and staring at the stars waiting for the sky to fall. Shout out to my friend Dom who just texted me, asking how Wayne is rapping this good. This album might be more updated than the iPhone’s recent iOS. Wayne said he listens to Bono and you listen to Donald. I haven’t been the biggest fan of Swizz Beatz post-Ruff Ryders work I wish his beats sounded richer. I don’t know what happened to Wayne but this isn’t Ali ready to retire. “ I sleep with the gun and she don’t snore” may be a little cheesy but I laughed. Wayne came in and snatched every dollar from the beat’s pocket. A record that demands you to stand up and lose your mind. WHOA! SWIZZ BEATZ! And he sampled “Special Delivery.” I’m almost certain Wayne did something over this sample before. OBAMA! The clip of Obama mentioning Wayne is beautiful. This is an elder statesman sitting on his throne and demanding you remember who he is! KEEPER. It feels so good to hear him putting together records again. “ If I taught you some shit that’s like Harvard.” Wayne is giving me heavy 2 Chainz vibes.
“ I turned a goddamn into God’s Plan.” I’m hearing bars! Wayne just said we need Barack. I couldn’t appreciate it until sitting with Dedication 6: Reloaded, but Wayne can dance with these flows. He has become a magician at finding new pockets. These keys and Wayne’s flow are forming a cyclone. I’m 85% sure he’s pronounced that young man’s name wrong three times but if Wayne called me Yohgurt I would still answer. It’s not lyrically heavy, but there is gravity to this vibe. “ That woman carried the future and Tunechi was born.” I like this a great deal. He’s walking me through a graveyard in his mind. Sharp enough to be packaged as a razor blade. He’s super focused, laser-sharp, and introspective. The drop was heavy, like having five 100 lb. Honesty hour: this will be my first voluntary listen to XXX. Wayne’s lighter flicker is to hip-hop what LeBron James throwing chalk in the air is to the start of an NBA game. I don’t know the direction of this project but BOY, I’m even more excited. She is so proud and thankful for him, I’m choked up. Wayne lost both his father and stepfather so early imagine that toll on her. There are countless raps with her named mentioned (*cues up the third verse on “Playing With Fire”*). This is the most emotional intro of Wayne’s LONG career. Wayne’s mom kicks off the album, an instant classic. Z, how about a Red Bull sponsorship? The official energy drink of the 1 Listen Review.
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