So yes, call me lame all you want, but yesterday I truly discovered the masterpiece that is No Ceilings. I have heard of it, but have never really listened to it. It is spectacular. I don't know this is so surprising to me. I have always been told by a select few people (actually quite a bit) about the absolute genius of lil Wayne, but I have never thought too much into it. I enjoy his music and he has a lot of great songs, but I always held something against him. I guess a lot of it comes from his present music, which I do not find to be anything of value. I like Carter 3, which is actually one of the greatest albums I've ever heard, however, after that I feel like he went downhill. Carter 2 was better IMO, because it was a lot more personal. but I digress.
This brings me to yesterday. I decided to download some mixtapes from datpiff. This is something that I don't know that much about, so naturally I look towards Google. In my search for which mixtapes to download, I came across three lil Wayne works; Dedication 2, Da Drought 3, and No Ceilings. Because of this, I have not stopped listening to lil Wayne. And now I play to list MY top five Lil Wayne songs. I emphasis the MY because I make no claims to be a musical critic, I just enjoy it.
5) Drop the World
I know a lot of people are not as amazed by Lil Wayne in this song as I am, but this is honestly what brought me into the realm of Wayne and his music. I have always been a lifelong Eminem fan and thought Wayne has no where the talent Eminem had. This song, while not as technical or impressive as others by Wayne, is some of the most poetic words I have heard, whether it be by accident or not.
I've got ice in my veins
Blood in my eyes
Hate in my heart
Love in my mind
I've seen nights full of pain
Days are the same
You keep the sunshine
Save me the rain
I don't know about you, but to me this is beautiful. Then Eminem comes in and goes bananas.
4) Tie my Hands
I don't know what it is about this song. The beat/guitar is on point. Everything about this song is beautiful to me. It's more than a rap song, it's just great music. That what is what is cool to me. When a rap song can go past the idea of a hip hop into great music, without abandoning rap. That's tops.
I knock on the door
Hope isn't home
Faiths not around
The lucks all gone
I don't about you but it's hard not to be inspired by that. When you listen to this song, you can hear the pain in his voice about his city.
3) Georgia Bush
I'm not a fan of political songs traditionally, but this song is an instant classic. Great beat build (stay tuned), great sample, and Wayne goes off throughout the entire song. Every time he says 'Bush' after a sample of Georgia, I get chills. I guess what finally makes this song is the hook.
We from the town
Everybody drowned, and
Everybody died, but baby I'm still praying with you
Everybody crying but
Ain't nobody tired, there's no doubt on my mind, it was (Georgia) Bush!
So much emotion. Then there is the second part. Amazing.
2) Let the Beat Build
Talk about a concept song. There is not many songs that can keep you invested and entertained like this one. The whole time I'm listening like "this is a good song" then the meta component hits me and I don't know, it might be simple minded of me but I love how it works. When listening to this song, there is only one lyric that you need...
And that's how you let the beat build...Bitch!
That part always makes me want to dance. This song is spectacular and I could listen to it forever. It was my first Wayne love, and shall be one of my last. I like listening to it and tracking the building of the beat. Plus, Wayne can rap with the best of them on this song.
1) Pussy Money Weed
This might be the first song I heard by Lil Wayne. I don't but my friend told me to listen to it Sophomore year of high school and I liked it, but never really got into it until recently. I love it. It's such a soothing song. I don't know if it's because I have a soft spot for touching song, but I listen to this song and understand the love that he is rapping about.
Leaver her to me and she'll be smilin' every single time
You see her, from ear to ear
I want to be beside her when she sleep and she lay
Or we can stay awake and watch the next day
Clothes are overrated, panties are debated
Einstein, her head is the greatest.
The fact that he can go from a touching, loving description, to one that is, quite honestly, vulgar, without losing romanticism, is amazing to me.
That's all I have for today, come back for more. Sorry if you're not a fan of Lil Wayne, but if this teaches you anything, you should give him a shot. Thanks for listening.
You've been tuned into the mothafuckin greatest.
Matt Weinsting
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