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.
Why this album works
'Tha Carter' was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified Platinum. The album is often credited with revitalizing Lil Wayne's career and paving the way for his future dominance in the rap scene, influencing countless artists who followed.
- Best for
- braggadocious anthems for celebration dynamic flow with peaks infectious bounce for energy
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk In 3:04
- 2 Go DJ Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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