Tha Carter III
Lil Wayne · 2008
77 min · 16 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of clever wordplay and catchy hooks layered over rich, contemporary beats.
Why this album works
'Tha Carter III' received critical acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and selling over a million copies in its first week. Its singles, particularly 'Lollipop,' topped charts and highlighted Wayne's impact on pop rap, influencing a generation of artists.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with vibrant energy clever wordplay for engaged listening extended climax that rewards patience
- Context
- By the time Lil Wayne released 'Tha Carter III' in June 2008, he was already a prominent figure in hip-hop following his 2004 breakthrough with 'Tha Carter.' This album marked his commercial peak, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and solidifying his transition from underground star to mainstream icon.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 3 Peat 3:19
- 2 Mr. Carter Standout 5:16
- 3 A Milli Standout 3:42
- 4 Got Money 4:05
- 5 Comfortable 4:25
- 6 Dr. Carter 4:24
- 7 Phone Home 3:12
- 8 Tie My Hands 5:19
- 9 Mrs. Officer 4:47
- 10 Let the Beat Build 5:09
- 11 Shoot Me Down 4:30
- 12 Lollipop Standout 4:59
- 13 La La 4:21
- 14 Playing With Fire 4:21
- 15 You Ain't Got Nuthin 5:27
- 16 DontGetIt 9:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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