Wayne says he was supposed to get an 8 million advance when he began recording in December, 2013 and another 2M when he completed the album a year later, but so far he’s gotten nothing. There's probably too much get money/stack-paper for those who want Wayne to speak on the injustices New Orleans has suffered post-Katrina, or to get to work on Tha Carter 3, but that's not what Like Father, Like Son is about. Sources connected to Wayne tell TMZ if Birdman antes up then he can release Tha Carter V, but only if Wayne gets paid. The mix of familiar and strange is fascinating, the team-up feels like family, and at 20 tracks long, the album doesn't wear out its welcome. The woozy "Leather So Soft" had to be Wayne's idea, "Army Gunz" features one of his most broken deliveries yet, and on the title track he offers, "I'll put you niggas in the closet in the shirt space/Niggas yellow like Sesame Street's Bert face." Production comes primarily from TMIX - the UGK-sampling "1st Key" is his masterwork - although Scott Storch stops by for the so-so "You Ain't Know," a great argument the beat-maker is spread too thin in his prolific 2006. Birdman might be reinforcing what Cash Money was built on, but he's well aware of his boy's talent and gives the freedom-craving, forward-looking baller adequate room to roam. Despite their troubled past, the former foes were all smiles as.
Synthesized horns blast out "Stuntin' Like My Daddy"'s triumphant melody, while the instantly gripping "Know What I'm Doing" works because it's keep-it-simple-stupid swagger music like the Big Tymers used to kick. Lil Wayne celebrated the release of his 13th studio album Funeral during Super Bowl weekend in Miami with guests including Birdman. When it came to singles, Tha Carter 2 stalled after the leadoff "Fireman," so it's no big surprise this album is filled with hooks, infectious beats, and that trunk-rumbling weekend music Cash Money was built on. Like Father, Like Son is a celebration of Wayne and Cash Money's success, a testament to the allegiance the two feel toward each other, and most likely a way for Birdman to set Wayne on the right path as label boss. The biggest reason of all is Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 2, so Birdman bumps him up to president and suddenly the rapper who was evolving with more complex lyrics, strange vocal rhythms, and risky production choices is creative director of the label that used be the down-low dirty-dirty. Critically, they're doing better than ever, respected in a way they weren't back when they had Juvenile and Mannie Fresh. “But for a person like me that bleeds, eats, sleeps and s# music, it’s hard to do.Cash Money's rise and fall has been talked to death, but it's important to note that the 2006 collaboration between Birdman (Cash Money CEO) and Lil Wayne ( Birdman's "surrogate son" and Cash Money's president) lands while the label is on the upswing. Wayne also spoke on his previous comments about retirement.
If you don’t want a musician being creative, don’t get The Free Weezy Album.” “I guarantee it’s going to be something dope. “I’m working on it every day, man,” said the 32-year-old. The album, which he is putting in 12-hour shifts to record, will be released in March. It’s that stash-house money.”Įarlier this month, Wayne revealed via Twitter that he would be dropping a free project, The Free Weezy Album, to keep fans satisfied until the wait for The Carter V is over. I would have released it yesterday if I could.
“Cake baked, icing on top, name on top, candles lit. Lil Wayne & Birdman - Birdman And Lil' Wayne - Leather So Soft Birdman and Lil Wayne feat Rick Ross and T-Pain - Know What Im Doin Birdman and Lil Wayne Feat. The Young Money captain also further confirmed that Tha Carter V is done and that he is still eager to release it but can’t. “It’s super-done,” he said. Music Video from the hit song 'Stunnin Like My Daddy' by Lil' Wayne and BirdmanSorry about the lest one. “I’m super-numb to it, to tell you the truth.” Weezy said they are not speaking right now. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he spoke on the drama with the man who formerly referred to as his daddy. Wayne shocked us more when he slapped Birdman with a $51 million lawsuit over unpaid advances and the stalling of the Tha Carter V. He called that record label home since his pre-teen years and fans were shocked that there was trouble in such a seemingly harmonious business and personal relationship. Producers included Swizz Beatz and Scott Storch. Guest appearances include Fat Joe, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Tha Dogg Pound and All Star Cashville Prince. The album was released on October 31, 2006, through Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records. When Lil’ Wayne tweeted that he wanted off Cash Money Records, he shook up hip-hop. Like Father, Like Son is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Birdman and Lil Wayne.