Da Drought 3 cover

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.

Why this album works

'Da Drought 3' received widespread acclaim, often cited as a pivotal mixtape that helped redefine the mixtape format in hip-hop. Its impact is underscored by its influence on subsequent artists and the way it showcased Wayne's lyrical prowess, ultimately contributing to his rise to superstardom.
Best for
relentless wordplay and energy dynamic flow with peaks short bursts of intensity
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
Birdman· Juvenile· T.I.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 2:19
  • 2 Black Republican Standout 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 Standout 3:49
  • 9 I Can’t Feel My Face Standout 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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