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Although there has been much debate on the subject of who is or who isn't the “King of the South,”Lil Wayne isn’t worried
about all the fuss as to who really lays claim to the title. As a veteran rapstar, budding entrepreneur, and young scholar
studying psychology at the University of Houston,Wayne's experience in the rap game, coupled with his amazing growth as an
individual has placedhim in a position only a handful of people in this industry reach.
"I've been in this game for thirteen years, so I'm not concerned with having to prove myself,"Wayne says. "I don't have ...read more
Although there has been much debate on the subject of who is or who isn't the “King of the South,”Lil Wayne isn’t worried
about all the fuss as to who really lays claim to the title. As a veteran rapstar, budding entrepreneur, and young scholar
studying psychology at the University of Houston,Wayne's experience in the rap game, coupled with his amazing growth as an
individual has placedhim in a position only a handful of people in this industry reach.
"I've been in this game for thirteen years, so I'm not concerned with having to prove myself,"Wayne says. "I don't have to
prove anything, because my growth as a rapper and as a lyricist canbe heard in my music." Indeed, with the release of his
fifth solo album Tha Carter II, it’s obviousDwayne Carter AKA "Weezy" is a top-notch rapper whose lyrics and artistic vision
tower over thecompetition.
Wayne, 25, was born and raised in New Orleans’ notorious 17th Ward in a neighborhood calledHollygrove. As a child, the
aspiring rapper listened to and idolized early Cash Money recordingartists like Pimp Daddy and UNLV, who he cites as some of
his early influences. A few years later,Wayne met Cash Money CEOs Ronald "Suga Slim" and Bryan "Baby” Williams (The
Birdman) whowould take him under their wings and help mold him into a prolific and profound artist. In 1995 atthe age of 12,
Wayne made his debut on Cash Money recording artist B.G.’s album, True Story.
In 1997, the rap prodigy, along with Juvenile, Young Turk, and B.G. formed the New Orleans’ super-group the Hot Boys and
dropped their seminal debut CD Get It How You Live. The record’sindependent success garnered the young teenager legions
of fans throughout the South andMidwest. He further distinguished himself as the MC to watch on the Hot Boys' platinum
sellingUniversal debut Guerilla Warfare (1998) followed by 2003's Let Em Burn. In 2000, the group wenton to receive a Source
Award for "Group of the Year..
At age sixteen, Wayne launched his solo career with the release of the platinum selling Tha BlockIs Hot (1999), where he
earned a 1999 Source Award nomination for "Best New Artist." Cleverwordplay, combined with his mature street savvy made
the CD one of the year's most compellingalbums. The young prodigy’s subsequent albums, Lights Out (2000), 500 Degreez
(2002) and2004's Tha Carter further solidified Lil Wayne's reputation as one of the South’s finest lyricists, butit was Tha
Carter that finally forced rap fans beyond the South to recognize what die-hard “Weezy”fans knew all along: Lil Wayne was a
hip hop force to be reckoned with.
As the newest venture on Lil Wayne's imprint, Young Money Entertainment via CashMoney/Universal Records, Tha Carter II is
bound to thrill those who have watched this former HotBoy mature since his first appearance on True Story. "Everyday I
experience new things, and it’sthese experiences I express creatively in my songs.” Lil Wayne, a perfectionist in the lab,
hasnever been one to waste time. In fact, he has been known to complete five songs in a day. "I coulddo an entire album in
a week," he brags, "But Tha Carter II took me a little longer – a month,” hedeadpans. “I wanted to make sure everything was
right..
Approaching Tha Carter II with the skills of a scientist, Lil Wayne dug through the vaults of his ownmaterial in order to
analyze his distinct style. "Listening to the past few albums, I wanted to changeit up slightly.” What fans will be hearing on
Tha Carter II is a revised and refreshed Lil Wayne, fromthe scorching first single "Fireman," produced by newcomers Doe Boys,
where Wayne drops blazinglyrics, to his second single "Grown Man,” featuring Young Money Record’s protégé Currency,
wherehe comes at you hard, switching up both vocal tone and flow.
Wayne is no longer the young cocky boy from the South content with just spitting boastful rhymes.Aside from fans, fellow
artists have also recognized his maturation as a well rounded musician.Consequently, Wayne’s poetic word play has earned
him featured collaborations on Destiny’sChilds’ smash hit “Soldier” as well as a guest appearance on Avant’s single “You Know
What.” Thesecollaborations have exposed the gifted artist to a broader audience, demonstrating that his talentknows no
boundaries. Wayne’s flow and choice of subject matter have also become more versatile.“Receipt” is one song that stands
out to him, “Because it’s about love, and I’ve never done a lovesong before..
Lil Wayne headed up production on Tha Carter II alongside other new up and coming producers.“Really, I listen to every beat
that comes to the office, and I receive a lot of stuff. If I like it, I callthem and use it.” Case in point, while Wayne was
working in New York, he bumped into the Pop/R&Bsinger Thicke. “I’d always rhymed over his song, ‘Oh Shooter,’ so when I ran
into him, I told him Iwanted to work with him and use the song, he was cool with it.” The result is the hauntingly laid-back
bluesy, “Shooter.” With lyrics rich with clever metaphors (“So many doubt cuz I come from thesouth/But when I open up my
mouth, all the bullets come out…”), combined with a complex rhymescheme, Wayne transforms the song into an artful assault
on regionalism in hip-hop (“It’soutrageous/You know how sick you make us/I wanna throw up like chip in Vegas/But this
isSouthern, face it/If this is too simple then y’all don’t get the basics”).
The new CD also features cameos from comrades in rhyme Slim Thug, Kurupt and others. Lil Wayneeven pays homage to aural
hero Rakim on the stunning “I’m A Dboy” featuring Birdman. "Rakim isone of the greatest MCs ever," Wayne says. "By using
the 'Paid in Full' beat on “I’m A Dboy,” I’mthanking him for his contributions to the rap genre..
With Tha Carter II, Lil Wayne proves himself more than a contender to the throne, because thiswinner is already wearing the
crown.
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