Tha Carter V – Lil Wayne Album Review

 

Ivana Gilger / Tha Carter V / Lil Wayne / Young Money Entertainment / September 28, 2018

Lil Wayne, who also refers to himself as “the best rapper alive,” has come out of retirement to release the long-awaited album Tha Carter V. An album filled with emotion and passion, Lil Wayne did not disappoint. He is an artist who has made such a positive name for himself in the music industry, and his final album is nothing but talent.

Tha Carter V was to be released in 2014 originally, but due to record label issues, we are just now getting the chance to hear this piece of art. This is Lil Wayne’s twelfth studio album. It is a total of twenty three songs, making it one hour and twenty-seven minutes. Lil Wayne has a distinct sound, and it is no different on this album. He spits out rhymes and flows through the beats like no other rapper. Lil Wayne is a lyrical genius.

The album begins with “I Love You Dwayne.” It is an emotional message from Lil Wayne’s mother speaking highly of her son and commending him for all of his accomplishments. Following this, the first actual song on the album is “Don’t Cry” featuring XXXTENTACION. This song has to do with dealing with death. Twenty-three songs later, the album finishes with “Let it All Work Out.” Lil Wayne is speaking about the time he attempted suicide when he was twelve years old. This album is filled with heart and intensity, and each song has much meaning and depth to it.

Lil Wayne’s sound has not changed throughout the years. He stays true to himself and speaks with meaning. Lil Wayne has even more talent on the album with artist like Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and more. His own daughter, Reginae Carter, sings the chorus of the eleventh song on the album, “Famous.”

Tha Carter V is unlike the other Carter albums. Lil Wayne is not trying to make a name for himself, like in the previous albums. He has already succeeded in the music industry, and this album shows off all his skills and hard work. Carter V is a reflection of the fire and drive behind the man spitting out constant rhymes.

Lil Wayne and what is supposed to be his last album, Carter V, only allows for more respect to be given to this gifted artist. This album is worth the listen, as each song will make the listener want to hear more.

Track List:

  1. I Love You Dwayne
  2. Don’t Cry ft. XXXTENTACION
  3. Dedicate
  4. Uproar
  5. Let It Fly ft. Travis Scott
  6. Can’t Be Broken
  7. Dark Side Of The Moon ft. Nicki Minaj
  8. Mona Lisa ft. Kendrick Lamar
  9. What About Me ft. Sosamann
  10. Open Letter
  11. Famous ft. Reginae Carter
  12. Problems
  13. Dope N****z ft. Snoop Dogg
  14. Hittas
  15. Took His Time
  16. Open Safe
  17. Start This Sh*t Off Right ft. Ashanti & Mack Maine
  18. Demon
  19. Mess
  20. Dope New Gospel ft. Nivea
  21. Perfect Strangers
  22. Used 2
  23. Let It All Work Out

 

Recommended if you like: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Rick Ross

Album Highlights: “Dedicate,” “Can’t Be Broken,” “Mona Lisa”