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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brash energy for party vibes
  • dynamic flow with interludes
  • confident bravado for self-empowerment
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods
  • quick bursts of sharp wit

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective tracks
  • seek consistent, steady rhythms

Where this album fits

Themes
Southern swagger· gritty street narratives· personal ambition
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
Young Thug· 2 Chainz· Travis Scott
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Trap Muzik by T.I. — Shares the same Southern swagger and gritty street narratives through confident storytelling.
Trap House by Gucci Mane — Combines energetic beats with raw Southern hip-hop flair and vivid street tales.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fly Talkin' 1:37
  • 2 Look at Me 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 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 1:27
  • 19 Get That Dough 3:40
  • 20 Fo Sheezy 3:46
  • 21 Fly Talkin' Go Home 3:20

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