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* "Dedicate" contains a sample from a 2009 speech by [[Barack Obama]], and "Dedication" written by [[2 Chainz|Tauheed Epps]], [[Southside (record producer)|Joshua Luellen]] and [[Mike Dean (record producer)|Michael Dean]], performed by [[2 Chainz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/amp/2018/09/lil-wayne-releases-tha-carter-v-after-years-of-legal-battles.html|title=Lil Wayne Releases Tha Carter V After Years of Legal Battles|publisher=Vulture|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref>
* "Dedicate" contains a sample from a 2009 speech by [[Barack Obama]], and "Dedication" written by [[2 Chainz|Tauheed Epps]], [[Southside (record producer)|Joshua Luellen]] and [[Mike Dean (record producer)|Michael Dean]], performed by [[2 Chainz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/amp/2018/09/lil-wayne-releases-tha-carter-v-after-years-of-legal-battles.html|title=Lil Wayne Releases Tha Carter V After Years of Legal Battles|publisher=Vulture|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref>
* “Dope Niggaz” contains a sample of "[[Xxplosive]]", written by [[Dr. Dre]], [[Nate Dogg]] and [[Kurupt]], performed by [[Kurupt]], [[Nate Dogg]] and Six-Two.
* “Dope Niggaz” contains a sample of "[[Xxplosive]]", written by [[Dr. Dre]], [[Nate Dogg]] and [[Kurupt]], performed by [[Hittman]], [[Kurupt]], [[Nate Dogg]] and Six-Two.
* "Let It All Work Out" contains a sample of "Indecision", written and performed by [[Sampha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-wayne-carter-v-730344/|title=Hear Lil Wayne’s Long-Awaited ‘Tha Carter V’|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref>
* "Let It All Work Out" contains a sample of "Indecision", written and performed by [[Sampha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-wayne-carter-v-730344/|title=Hear Lil Wayne’s Long-Awaited ‘Tha Carter V’|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref>


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Tha Carter V
Studio album by
Lil Wayne
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2018
Recorded2012–2018
Genre
Length87:43
Label
Producer
Lil Wayne chronology
Dedication 6
(2017) 		Tha Carter V
(2018)

Tha Carter V is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on September 28, 2018 by Young Money Entertainment, Republic Records and Universal.[1] It is his first album to not be released by Cash Money Records. The album's features include XXXTentacion, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Ashanti, Mack Maine and Nivea, as well as uncredited vocals from 2 Chainz among others.

Originally planned to be released in 2014, Tha Carter V experienced several delays as a result of contractual disputes between Lil Wayne and Cash Money Records, as well as his numerous personal disputes with label-head, Birdman. Following a lengthy legal battle, Lil Wayne was confirmed to have been released from his contract with Cash Money in June 2018 and announced the release of the album in September.

Background

In November 2012, Lil Wayne announced Tha Carter V would be his final album;[2][3] he previously stated he would retire at the age of 35; he explained that he had four kids and he "would feel selfish still going to the studio when it's such a vital point in their lives".[4] In April 2014, Wayne addressed his Carter V release: "I personally plan on this being my final solo album, yes, and it's definitely the final Carter album. It's the final Carter album. It's stopping at five. I didn't smile when I said it...I plan on it being my final solo album. Whenever I have to pitch in for a Young Money album, a Like Father, Like Son album and something like that and maybe something out the blue, but the way I'm working on this album, it's to me, the way it seems like now, it seems like it'll be impossible for me to work this hard again for anything else."[5]

In May 2014, when asked about Tha Carter V, Lil Wayne said the album is all about "growth" and that his music is "supposed to be personal": "Tha Carter V is about growth, flat-out. My thoughts are wiser. I still say what I want to say—it just sounds better and makes more sense. That all comes with growth and maturity. I never try to send messages through music. Music is about self. It's supposed to be personal, a reflection of me, unless you have somebody writing it for you, and everybody know I'm not that artist. I'm not sending a message because that message may not get across. Whatever message you take from it is your choice."[6]

In July 2014, in an interview with XXL, he spoke about the album, saying: "I was feeling the success of Tha Carter I. I felt like people wanted to hear me. I was amped to do that, but then Tha Carter III? I don't know what happened. It was amazing. And then Tha Carter IV was just unexplainable, and now this one here, there are no words. I just hope everyone likes it. I'm always feeling like I ain't done shit. I'm still nervous about Tha Carter V...But I'm confident about what I do, though I'm still nervous about what people think."[7]

Recording and production

In May 2014, Lil Wayne's longtime record producer, former Cash Money artist Mannie Fresh, announced he would be reuniting with Wayne on Tha Carter V.[8] The collaboration marks the first time in 10 years that Fresh and Wayne worked together, not since 2004, when Wayne released Tha Carter and Fresh subsequently severed ties with the Cash Money Records.[9] Also in May 2014, Atlanta-based rapper and producer Soulja Boy, who previously produced "Wowzerz" from I Am Not a Human Being II (2013) for Lil Wayne, announced he was working with Wayne on the fifth installment of Tha Carter series.[10] In June 2014, Atlanta-based record producer Mike Will Made It, revealed "I got three records with Lil Wayne for Tha Carter V".[11] In July 2014, Lil Wayne's frequent collaborator DVLP confirmed he had produced songs for Tha Carter V.[12] While on the red carpet of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in California on August 24, West Coast hip hop producer DJ Mustard confirmed to MTV that Lil Wayne will be rapping over one of his beats on the album.[13]

A good amount of songs from Tha Carter V were recorded years before the album's release. "Mona Lisa" featuring Kendrick Lamar was recorded in 2014 and was intended to be on the 2014 release of the album. The song was teased after Martin Shkreli was able to acquire the project in 2016 and the song was played on livestream.[14] The song "What About Me" originally featured Drake and was recorded in 2015.[15] Post Malone was supposed to be added to the song in the week before release though wasn't on the final release[16], possibly due to the verse not being finished.[15]

Release and promotion

In July 2012, Lil Wayne said that the album would be released in 2013.[17] On February 10, 2014, Lil Wayne's Young Money signee, Canadian recording artist Drake, tweeted "CARTER V".[18] On October 18, 2013, Cash Money Records' Vice President of Promotion Mel Smith, tweeted: "Happy Friday!! New YMCMB music coming soon!! Carter 5."[19] On February 15, 2014, during the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities at Sprite's NBA All-Star concert at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Lil Wayne appeared as a special guest during Drake's set and performed various hits. Wayne and Drake then broke the news that Tha Carter V was set to be released on May 5, 2014.[20] On March 27, 2014, Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant announced that the album had been delayed.[21][22]

On April 28, 2014, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant revealed what some speculated would be Tha Carter V album cover, via online photo-sharing and social networking service Instagram.[5][23] Talking with ESPN, Wayne spoke about using athletes to promote the album, such as Kobe Bryant: "'Carter V Season' was all Kobe," Lil Wayne said when asked about Bryant's contribution. "He came up with it. I saw that and thought, 'That's dope as hell,' so that's what we're calling the [album] campaign. I thanked him. Then we thought about Floyd."[6][24] In July 2014, in an interview with MTV News, Wayne spoke about when the album would be released, saying: "I'm so not good with that. I think it drops either in September and then we have…ah I can't tell you the sneak thing. Anyway, yeah, I think it drops in September or August."[25]

From August to September 2014, Lil Wayne embarked on a concert tour alongside Drake, billed Drake vs. Lil Wayne.[26][27] On August 14, 2014, Lil Wayne appeared on ESPN's First Take, where he unveiled the cover art for Tha Carter V, which features Wayne's mother: "It's perfect," Wayne said. "I always go with a baby picture. I wanted to go with one with my mama this time...To have my mom on there is more than an accomplishment. It's an achievement."[28] During the ESPN interview, Wayne also announced that the album would be released on October 28, 2014.[29] On October 28, 2014, Wayne released a Public Service Announcement (PSA), where he revealed the album had been delayed due to the album's tentative track list having over 31 songs. During the PSA, he stated that he worked too hard and refuses to cheat his fans and himself, therefore he came up with a way to give his fans every song he has recorded for the album, announcing: "the first part of the Carter V album will be dropping December 9. Stay tuned for the next part of the album".[30][31][32][33]

On December 4, 2014, just five days before the album was due to be released, Wayne issued a statement saying the album would not be released on its expected release date, due to his displeasure with Cash Money Records label-boss Birdman not wanting to release the album although it had been completed. Wayne also expressed his feelings by stating he felt both he and his creativity were being held "prisoner".[34][35] On January 20, 2015, Wayne self-released Sorry 4 the Wait 2, a mixtape to compensate for the continued delay of Tha Carter V. It is the sequel to 2011's Sorry 4 the Wait, which served the same purpose during the delay of his ninth album, Tha Carter IV (2011).[36][37] Upon Sorry for the Wait 2's release, it was noted Wayne disses Birdman and Cash Money Records several times throughout the mixtape.[38][39][40] Birdman was reported to be upset with this.[41]

Despite his legal battle with Cash Money, Lil Wayne claims to have authority over when and how the album gets released. He spoke in an interview,[42] stating: "Of course you're going to see Tha Carter V. I just don't want to put it out the wrong way. Honestly, I can do what I want at any time. The fans deserve it to be right and that's how it's gonna be. I'ma make sure it's right. I can drop whatever I want to drop. That's why I keep dropping whatever I want to drop. But I'm not gonna give them Carter V the wrong way."

Tha Carter V was released on September 28, 2018 for streaming and digital download.[43]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[44]

Tha Carter V has yet to be widely reviewed. A.D. Amorosi of Variety left a positive review saying that, "Musically, despite the age of some of the songs, V is fresh, flush and even frenetic at times, with the crunch of the Southern trap and ropey rap-rock sounds that Wayne pretty much started in the first place."[45] Meanwhile, Jordan Bassett of NME gave mixed feedback saying, "It could have been his emotional swansong, and much of this long-delayed record is an elegiac homage to Lil Wayne’s outlier status as an elder statesman of hip-hop. Sadly, he cheapens himself on ‘Tha Carter V’", he later said it was cheapened by "misogyny".[44]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[46]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Love You Dwayne"Jacida Carter 2:00
2."Don't Cry" (featuring XXXTentacion)
  • Z3N
  • Ben Billions
4:09
3."Dedicate"
  • Roc & Mayne
  • Louie Haze
  • Manny Galvez
3:09
4."Uproar"
  • D. Carter
  • Kasseem Dean
  • Brian Holland
  • Edward Holland
  • Lamont Herbert Dozier
  • Avery Chambliss
3:13
5."Let It Fly" (featuring Travis Scott)
  • D. Carter
  • Jacques Webster
  • Rupert Thomas Jr.
  • Michael Suski
  • Sevn Thomas
  • Dirtwork
3:06
6."Can't Be Broken"
3:13
7."Dark Side of the Moon" (featuring Nicki Minaj)
  • D. Carter
  • Onika Maraj
  • Jonah Christian
  • Jamal "J.Reid" Reid
  • Bloque
  • Jonah Christian
4:02
8."Mona Lisa" (featuring Kendrick Lamar)
5:24
9."What About Me" (featuring Sosamann)
3:36
10."Open Letter"
  • D. Carter
  • Rodriguez
  • Diehl
  • Ben Billions
  • Infamous
  • Nick the Piff
4:29
11."Famous" (featuring Reginae Carter)
  • D. Carter
  • Sam Bruno
  • Reginae Carter
  • Lassana Harris
  • Shama E. Joseph
4:02
12."Problems"
Zaytoven3:28
13."Dope Niggaz" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  • R!o
  • Kamo
3:25
14."Hittas"
  • D. Carter
  • Tasha Baxter
  • Andrew Jones
  • Robert Gonzalez
  • Torrence Hatch
  • Maurice Jordan
  • Andre Scheepers
  • Taquari Hatch
A. Jayones3:43
15."Took His Time"
  • D. Carter
  • Stephen Marvin McDowell
  • Tony Walker Jr.
  • Freeway TJay
  • Infamous
4:22
16."Open Safe"
3:43
17."Start This Shit Off Right" (featuring Ashanti and Mack Maine)
Mannie Fresh4:40
18."Demon"
  • D. Carter
  • Don Taylor
  • Ben Daniels
  • Andre Lyon
  • Ted Kay
  • Leo Daniels
  • Rayshon Cobbs Jr.
  • Marcello Valenzano
3:34
19."Mess"
  • D. Carter
  • Rodriguez
Infamous3:32
20."Dope New Gospel" (featuring Nivea)
  • D. Carter
  • Marvin L. Sapp
  • Richard Brownie
  • Darius Ginn Jr.
  • Nivea B. Hamilton
  • Mario K. Jefferson
  • R!o
  • Kamo
3:27
21."Perfect Strangers"
  • D. Carter
  • Thomas
Mannie Fresh4:09
22."Used 2"
  • D. Carter
  • Leland Wayne
  • Rodriguez
  • Rhars Mejdi
4:00
23."Let It All Work Out"
5:16
Total length:87:43

Sample credits

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