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Da Drought 3

Lil Wayne · 2007

103 min · 29 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A relentless barrage of clever wordplay and gritty beats showcasing the raw energy of Southern hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless wordplay and energy
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • short bursts of intensity
  • for party atmosphere
  • engaging lyrical storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow tracks
  • seek longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Themes
Southern grit· political crossover· personal braggadocio
Career context
By 2007, Lil Wayne was transitioning from a successful member of the Hot Boys to a solo artist carving his niche in hip-hop. 'Da Drought 3' followed his critically acclaimed album 'The Carter II' and set the stage for his eventual commercial peak with 'Tha Carter III'. This album solidified his reputation as one of the genre's most inventive lyricists.
Stylistic neighbors
Young Thug· 2 Chainz· Travis Scott
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The State vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane — Explores Southern street narratives with clever wordplay and an inventive flow over trap beats.
Port of Miami by Rick Ross — Combines braggadocio with a lush production style, reflecting Southern hip-hop's luxury and grit.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 2:19
  • 2 Black Republican 3:13
  • 3 Upgrade 4:12
  • 4 Put Some Keys on That 3:58
  • 5 Ride 4 My Niggas 5:19
  • 6 Don’t Stop, Won’t Stop 2:31
  • 7 We Takin Over 2:21
  • 8 Get High Rule the World 3:49
  • 9 I Can’t Feel My Face 3:41
  • 10 Dough Is What I Got 3:48
  • 11 Seat Down Low 3:12
  • 12 New Cash Money 4:17
  • 13 Promise 4:30
  • 14 Outro 0:29
  • 15 Intro 0:33
  • 16 Blooded 4:07
  • 17 Live From 504 2:21
  • 18 King Kong 4:11
  • 19 Dipset 4:07
  • 20 Forever 2:14
  • 21 Walk Is Out 3:02
  • 22 Swizzy 2:22
  • 23 Boom 3:22
  • 24 N.O. Nigga 2:49
  • 25 Back on My Grizzy 4:12
  • 26 Dipset 2 4:00
  • 27 President 3:38
  • 28 Crazy 4:30
  • 29 Outro 10:00

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