Lil Wayne 500 Degreez Release Date: 2002 07 05 Label: Cash Money Records
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Following Big Tymers' Hood Rich on up the charts, Lil Wayne's third album tries to trump the big Cash Money hit by ex-labelmate Juvenile (400 Degreez). With the smooth, laid-back productions of Mannie Fresh leading the way for Wayne's drawling delivery, 500 Degreez does just that. Yes, it's a little top-heavy, but the highlights come quickly, with the leadoff (after the intro) "Look at Me" sporting a freakfest vibe along with Fresh's top-flight beats. The whole album's powered by the infectious party hit "Way of Life," building on the rocksteady rhythm of Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full." Even better is "Gangsta Shit," a synth-heavy roller with Petey Pablo besting even Wayne himself on the mic. John Bush, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | | 1 | Fly Talkin' | Williams, Thomas | 1:35 | | 2 | Look at Me | Thomas, Carter | 4:00 | | 3 | Way of Life | Thomas, Golde, Lambert, Carter, Hitchings, Quaites | 3:59 | | 4 | Big Tigger Live on the Radio | Thomas, Big Tigger | 1:31 | | 5 | Gangsta and Pimps | Thomas, Green | 4:41 | | 6 | Lovely | Thomas, Carter | 4:02 | | 7 | Gangsta S*** | Thomas, Barrett, Carter | 3:40 | | 8 | Big Tigger Live on the Radio | Big Tigger, Thomas | :58 | | 9 | Bloodline | Thomas, Carter | 4:21 | | 10 | Where You At | Carter, Thomas | 3:50 | | 11 | Worry Me | Carter, Thomas | 4:06 | | 12 | 500 Degreez | Thomas, Carter | 3:45 | | 13 | Go Hard | Carter, Thomas | 3:30 | | 14 | Young'n Blues | Carter, Thomas | 4:32 | | 15 | Believe That | Alexander, Thomas, Carter | 4:12 | | 16 | Rob Nice Live on the Radio | Thomas, Nice | 1:13 | | 17 | F*** You | Williams, Carter, Thomas | 4:20 | | 18 | What Does Life Mean to Me | Carter, Williams, Quaites, Thomas | 1:25 | | 19 | Get That Dough | Carter, Williams, Alexander | 3:38 | | 20 | Fo Sheezy | Thomas, Carter | 3:44 | | 21 | Fly Talkin' Go Home | Thomas, Williams | 3:20 |
Releases:
| Year | Type | Label | | 2002 | | Cash Money Records | | 2002 | | Cash Money Records | | 2002 | CD | Cash Money Records |
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