Lil Wayne: The Carter III Album Review
So for three years, this young man has had the opportunity to work on an album that would verify his deceleration as best rapper alive, and for three years he has fed his fans with countless songs, features, mixtapes and, interviews while growing a following that no one ever thought he could ever achieve. From the moment his popularity rose there have been arguments in which hip hop fans of all corners of the world have argued about Waynes lyrical status. Some say he’s the best, some say he’s over rated, others just refuse to hear from him, but no matter what the reaction or the belief he has been the dominant voice in hip hop over the past couple of years. So now with the release of The Carter III Wayne has the chance to finally establish himself as not only an entertaining artist with a cult following but also as the super rapper that he claims to be.
Lyrics 6.5-I thought he would step it up for his album but not really, its the same nothing outrageous a lot of corny Simile’s, great flow, great delivery, high energy, a lot of mumbling, he takes pauses in some of his verses which can be very annoying but he isn’t as painfully bad as some may claim. Wayne is by no way near a lyrical monster but his verses are enjoyable and he has moments where you will catch a line or two that will stick out, but if your looking for complex lyrics your probably looking at the wrong album.
Production: 7.5– The production is a lot like the lyrics, nothing horrible, but nothing breath taking either. Never the less the production is solid, with enough uptempo production to keep the heart pumping, a soulful track or two, the smooth mellow tracks which are usually used for the ladies, and and of course the production style that wayne is usually known for.
Songs/Content 7– In the eyes of many this album was supposed to be a statement album. The Carter III would finally prove that Wayne is by far the undisputed Number one rapper in the hip hop game. There would be no more arguments there would be no more criticism because after hearing this album, even the harshest wayne critics would be convinced. So every song on here had to be on an entirely different level from anything you have ever heard from him, including the mixtapes that have come out from him, this had to be on an entirely different level… and it wasn’t. There really is no point to this entire album there is no general feeling there is no direction, it could have honestly just been another mixtape. Songs like Mr. Carter, 3peat, Tie My Hands, and Dont Get It, grab you and make you want to listen, but Hov outshines him on Mr. Carter, in don’t get it he raps for three minutes and talks for seven, some listeners may be turned off by Tie My Hands content (introspective) but it shows that lil wayne isn’t all drugs money and sex, Dr. Carter is a fun song depicting what wayne feels he is to the game, but out of these outlined tracks everything else is enjoyable but easily forgettable. “La La ” is a total disaster, and “Nothing on me” is a mixtape material and filler”
Conclusion 7– As the last song plays and the music comes to an end two things will remain the same. Grass will continue to be green and Lil Wayne will still not be the best rapper alive. This album is by no means a throw away, but with the same regards it is not, and should not be considered a classic. Does he have good songs on this album yes, is the production good yes, can you listen to this album straight through, thats up to the individual listener. But to label this a classic or to give him the thrown as hip hops ultimate Elite Emcee would be a mistake, Lil wayne puts up a great effort, but leaves listeners with a decent outcome, better luck next time.
