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500 Degreez

Lil Wayne · 2002

71 min · 21 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A brash and energetic blend of Southern hip-hop filled with confident bravado and sharp wit.

Why this album works

'500 Degreez' peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Lil Wayne's status as a major player in Southern hip-hop. The album received positive reviews, showcasing his evolving lyrical prowess and ability to blend catchy hooks with street narratives, ultimately influencing a generation of artists in the genre.
Career context
Released on July 23, 2002, '500 Degreez' is Lil Wayne's third studio album, marking his transition from a rising star in the Hot Boys to a solo artist pushing boundaries. At this point in his career, Wayne was solidifying his presence in the industry following the success of his previous albums 'Tha Block Is Hot' and 'Lights Out'.
Stylistic neighbors
Birdman· Juvenile· T.I.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fly Talkin' 1:37
  • 2 Look at Me Standout 4:02
  • 3 Way of Life 4:01
  • 4 Big Tigger Live on the Radio 1:33
  • 5 Gangstas and Pimps 4:43
  • 6 Lovely 4:04
  • 7 Gangsta Shit Standout 3:42
  • 8 Big Tigger Live on the Radio 1:00
  • 9 Bloodline 4:23
  • 10 Where You At 3:52
  • 11 Worry Me 4:08
  • 12 500 Degreez 3:47
  • 13 Go Hard 3:32
  • 14 Young'n Blues 4:34
  • 15 Believe That 4:14
  • 16 Rob Nice Live on the Radio 1:15
  • 17 Fuck You 4:22
  • 18 What Does Life Mean to Me Standout 1:27
  • 19 Get That Dough 3:40
  • 20 Fo Sheezy 3:46
  • 21 Fly Talkin' Go Home 3:20

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