Released 22 years ago this June
Tha Carter
Lil Wayne · 2004
79 min · 21 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant mix of braggadocious lyricism and infectious bounce, layered over polished Southern beats.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- braggadocious anthems for celebration
- dynamic flow with peaks
- infectious bounce for energy
- reflective moments amid intensity
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lyrical complexity
Where this album fits
- Themes
- DJ culture celebration· Southern bounce nightlife· loyalty and loss
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2004, 'Tha Carter' marked Lil Wayne's fifth studio album and his first major step towards mainstream recognition. Following the moderate success of previous albums, this record showcased a more matured lyrical style and cemented his reputation as a leading figure in Southern hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Young Thug· 2 Chainz· Travis Scott
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Trap Muzik by T.I. — Shares vibrant Southern beats and themes of street life and loyalty in a polished production style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk In 3:04
- 2 Go DJ 4:41
- 3 This Is the Carter 4:36
- 4 BM J.R. 4:58
- 5 On the Block #1 0:18
- 6 I Miss My Dawgs 4:35
- 7 We Don’t 4:09
- 8 On My Own 4:28
- 9 Tha Heat 4:36
- 10 Cash Money Millionaires 4:42
- 11 Inside 1:30
- 12 Bring It Back 4:21
- 13 Who Wanna 4:32
- 14 On the Block #2 0:24
- 15 Get Down 4:32
- 16 Snitch 3:55
- 17 Hoes 4:32
- 18 Only Way 4:33
- 19 Earthquake 5:16
- 20 Ain’t That a Bitch 4:16
- 21 Walk Out 1:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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