| Yes, Lil Wayne is a mainstream rapper. But he's the best of them all, and he has managed to gain most of his credibility through mixtapes, such as the excellent Da Drought 3 and Dedication 2. Tha Carter II is an actual release, and, while it doesn't stack up to his mixtape work, is still a very fine release indeed. Songs range from club-bangers ("Fireman"), glamourized tunes of money and drugs ("Money on my Mind"), and the occasional soft R&B track ("Shooter"). Tha Carter II is an excellent, sprawling release that is varied enough to never become boring, and is an absolute must-buy for any hip-hop fan. |
