Lil' Wayne "Tha Carter, Vol. 2" Album

	Title: Tha Carter, Vol. 2 Format: Album Label: Cash Money Released: 2005-12-06
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Tracklisting & Lyrics

1. Tha Mobb lyrics »
2. Fly In lyrics »
3. Money In Mind lyrics »
4. Fireman lyrics »
5. Mo Fire lyrics »
6. On Tha Block No.1 lyrics »
7. Best Rapper Alive lyrics »
8. Lock And Load lyrics »
9. Oh No lyrics »
10. Grown Man lyrics »
11. On Tha Block No.2 lyrics »
12. Hit Em Up lyrics »
13. Carter II lyrics »
14. Hustler Musik lyrics »
15. Receipt lyrics »
16. Shooter lyrics »
17. Weezy Baby lyrics »
18. On Tha Block No.3 lyrics »
19. I'm A Dboy lyrics »
20. Feel Me lyrics »

Reviews

Who would have thought back in the Hot Boys' early days that it'd be Lil Wayne who not simply survived his older peers like Juvenile, but ended up thriving by the time he reached Tha Carter, vol. 2, Weezy's fourth album. He sounds more confident as an MC--but more importantly, he wields a genuinely impressive array of different styles (as opposed to countless one-note rappers), from the chattering, thuggish "Fireman" and the languid style of "Oh No" to the emotional, introspective "Feel Me." In some ways, he actually bears a resemblance to rap's other major "Carter" (Jay-Z), not just in his increasingly effortless flow but in his assertiveness as a leader. In other words, he's matured in all the right ways as an artist. His album is still longer than it needs to be--22 tracks, 77 minutes--but even the filler is listenable while the best songs, like "Receipt," "Shooter," and "Hustler Musik" help establish this as one of 2005's last great albums. ~Oliver Wang, Amazon.com

New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne returns with Tha Carter II. His latest effort provides a mixture of club bangers ("Fireman", "Hit Em Up"), true-life tales ("Fly In"," Get Over") and tracks that serve as a memorial for New Orleans and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. On virtually every song, Lil Wayne praises his homestead. On "Feel Me," Wayne takes his praise a step further when he proclaims, "I gotta bring that love back after Katrina." Without a doubt this southern MC has his heart in the right place. His mind...well, that is another issue.
Like most rappers, Lil Wayne claims that he is the "Best Rapper Alive," but on Tha Carter II, he never comes close to justifying it. His rhyme and flow are at their best on tracks like "Fly In," "Grown Man" and "Hustler Musik," where the songs are story driven. Elsewhere, his efforts behind the mic are all too predictable, and often get lost behind the bouncy, fast paced, and soulful production. This is one of those albums where the production clearly outshines the rapper.
Despite his limitations, Lil Wayne displays a growth in his work by varying the subject matter and expanding his storytelling. At times, Tha Carter II provides a glimpse of the man who someday may actually be one of the "best rappers alive." The high point comes on "Shooter," on which Lil Wayne lashes out against radio for its regional favoritism: "Stop being region haters...this is Southern, face it...if we too simple, then y'all don't get the basics." With a solid mixture of club oriented tracks and street-driven songs, Lil Wayne provides a good sequel that promises to be a great foundation for future projects. ~Jason Kordich, artistdirect.com