- May 15, 2017 - Stream Free Weezy Album, a playlist by YaboyEvanm from desktop or your mobile device.
- Jul 4, 2015 - Although its not “Tha Carter V”, but Lil Wayne drops off his highly anticipated “Free Weezy Album.” Stream the 15-track project below!
- By 2016, Wayne had become embroiled in a legal battle with Birdman and Cash Money Records, further complicating the fate of Tha Carter V. These continued delays prompted the release of Free Weezy Album, yet another mixtape to tide over his fans.
- About “Free Weezy [Album Cover Art + Tracklist]” Lil Wayne’s album following his S4TW2 mixtape released exclusively on Tidal, Jay Z’s streaming device that Wayne has recently partnered up.
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Lil Wayne has released his brand new project – the Free Weezy Album aka FWA! The project contains a total of 15 tracks (including “Glory“), as well as features from Jake Troth, Hood, Leah Hayes, NO Capo, Cory Gunz, Junior Reid, Bibi Bourelly, Euro, Wiz Khalifa, and Young Jeezy.
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| Released | July 4, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 64:39 | |||
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Free Weezy Album (abbreviated as FWA) is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 4, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records, exclusively on TIDAL.[1][2][3]
Background[edit]
On December 4, 2014, just five days before Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V 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'.[4][5] On January 20, 2015, Wayne self-releasedSorry 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 for the same purpose during the delay of his ninth album, Tha Carter IV (2011).[6][7] Upon Sorry for the Wait 2's release, it was noted Wayne disses Birdman and Cash Money Records, several times throughout the mixtape.[8][9][10] On January 28, 2015, it was reported Wayne filed a $51 million lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money Records over the delay of Tha Carter V.[11][12][13][14]
Release and promotion[edit]
In February 2015, due to Tha Carter V's continuous delay, Wayne announced a Free Weezy Album, would be released prior to the fifth installment in his popular series.[15] In June 2015, Wayne announced he joined fellow American rapper Jay-Z's TIDAL, as an artist owner, kicking off the partnership by exclusively releasing a single on the service titled 'Glory'.[16] The album's cover art and track-listing were unveiled on July 3, 2015.[17] After the album was released on July 4, 2015, exclusively to TIDAL, Free Weezy Album had been streamed over 10 million times in first week of availability.[18]
Critical reception[edit]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 61/100[21] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Consequence of Sound | C+[19] |
| HipHopDX | 7/10[20] |
| Pitchfork Media | 5.5/10[22] |
| RapReviews | 6.5/10[23] |
| The Odyssey Newspaper | B-[24] |
The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. The Atlantic positively stated, 'Free Weezy Album at first seems like pure swagger. But then you realize what's really on the rapper's mind' and critiqued the first few tracks although praised closer 'Pick Up Your Heart'.[25]HipHopDX's Ural Garrett enthusiastically said, 'Free Weezy Album features both that lovely stream-of-consciousness lyricism and oddly refreshing conceptual themes that made him so worthwhile. Wayne sounds like he finally gets it.'[26]UPROXX wrote very favourably, 'Free Weezy Album is proof Lil Wayne is on his way back' going on to say, 'invigorated by his long, drawn-out dispute with Cash Money Records, Wayne seems to have new life in him on this impromptu project. For the first time since Tha Carter III, Wayne has put out a body of work that has inspired beats, as well as meaningful content' finishing the review with 'Wayne has some kinks to continue to work out, but for an artist whose name was becoming more of a punchline with each release, FWA is a huge step forward.'[27]
Track listing[edit]
Free Weezy Album Download Mp3 Download
| Free Weezy Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | 'Glory' |
| 5:07 | |
| 2. | 'He's Dead' |
| 4:31 | |
| 3. | 'I Feel Good' |
| 3:10 | |
| 4. | 'My Heart Races On' (featuring Jake Troth) |
| 3:48 | |
| 5. | 'London Roads' |
| London on da Track | 3:55 |
| 6. | 'I'm That Nigga' (featuring HoodyBaby) | OnHel | 3:44 | |
| 7. | 'Psycho' (featuring Leah Hayes) |
| Infamous | 4:04 |
| 8. | 'Murda' (featuring Cory Gunz, Capo and Junior Reid) |
| 3:49 | |
| 9. | 'Thinking Bout You' |
| 4:03 | |
| 10. | 'Without You' (featuring Bibi Bourelly) |
| 4:16 | |
| 11. | 'Post Bail Ballin' |
| DVLP | 3:55 |
| 12. | 'Pull Up' (featuring Euro) |
| Twice as Nice | 4:15 |
| 13. | 'Living Right' (featuring Wiz Khalifa) |
| 5:01 | |
| 14. | 'White Girl' (featuring Jeezy) | Infamous | 4:43 | |
| 15. | 'Pick Up Your Heart' |
| Cool & Dre | 6:10 |
| 16. | 'Street Chains' |
| 3:36 | |
| Total length: | 64:29 | |||
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
- Sample credits
- 'Glory' contains a sample from 'Arise, Shine' performed by Greg Dykes and The Synanon Choir.
- 'He's Dead' contains a sample from 'I See Ghost' performed by As Animals.
- 'I Feel Good' contains a sample from 'I Got You (I Feel Good)' performed by James Brown.
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 4, 2015 | Streaming(Tidal exclusive) |
References[edit]
- ^Kreps, Daniel. 'Lil Wayne Drops 'Free Weezy Album' on Tidal'. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ^'Lil Wayne Releases 'Free Weezy Album' on Tidal'. Billboard. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ^'Lil Wayne Drops New 'Free Weezy Album''. XXL. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ^Grow, Kory (December 4, 2014). 'Lil Wayne Blasts Cash Money: 'I Want Off This Label''. Rolling Stone. United States: rollingstone.com. Wenner MediaLLC. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- ^Ramirez, Erika (December 4, 2014). 'Lil Wayne: Birdman & Cash Money Records 'Refuse to Release' 'Tha Carter V''. Billboard. United States: billboard.com. Prometheus Media Group. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- ^Minsker, Evan. 'Lil Wayne Drops Sorry 4 the Wait 2'. Pitchfork. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^Regan, Helen. 'Lil Wayne Just Dropped His New Mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait 2'. Time. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^'Lil Wayne Disses Cash Money On 'Sorry 4 The Wait 2''. HipHopDX. 21 January 2015.
- ^Rose Lilah (26 January 2015). 'Shots Fired: All The Disses Aimed At Birdman & Cash Money On Lil Wayne's 'Sorry 4 The Wait 2''. HotNewHipHop.
- ^Chris Rogers. 'Lil Wayne's Mixtape: He Disses Birdman & Cash Money Records On 'Sorry 4 The Wait 2′ - Hollywood Life'. Hollywood Life.
- ^'Lil Wayne Sues Cash Money for $51 Million'. Rolling Stone.
- ^'Prosecutors allege Birdman and Young Thug conspired to murder Lil Wayne'. Consequence of Sound.
- ^'Stream Lil Wayne's 'FWA (Free Weezy Album)''. JustWhooKid.com.
- ^'FreshNewTracks » Lil Wayne Drops 'Free Weezy Album' With Productions From NJ Producer Myles William'. freshnewtracks.com.
- ^'Lil Wayne Announces 'The Free Weezy Album''. Billboard.
- ^Trevor Smith (14 June 2015). 'Lil Wayne Says He Signed A Deal With Jay Z'. HotNewHipHop.
- ^'Stream Lil Wayne's Long Awaited Free Weezy Album'. Rap Dose. July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- ^'TIDAL on Twitter: 'Congrats to @LilTunechi for hitting 10MM #FWA streams in one week! #FreeWeezy.''. Twitter. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^Rosenberg, Gabe (2015-07-10). 'Lil Wayne – Free Weezy Album | Album Reviews'. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^Miller, Kellan (2015-07-07). 'Lil Wayne - Free Weezy Album | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Review'. HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^'Reviews for FWA (Free Weezy Album) by Lil Wayne'. Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^'Lil Wayne: FWA | Album Reviews'. Pitchfork. 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^'Lil Wayne :: Free Weezy Album :: Young Money/Republic Records'. Rapreviews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^'UPDATE: Free Weezy Album Review | The Odyssey'. Theodysseyonline.com. 2015-01-14. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^'Review: 'Free Weezy Album' Is the Surprising Sound of Lil Wayne in Love'. The Atlantic. 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^Garrett, Ural (2015-07-07). 'The 'Free Weezy Album' Aftermath: Lil Wayne's Next Era | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists'. HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^''Free Weezy Album' Is Proof Lil Wayne Is On His Way Back'. UPROXX.
Free Weezy Album Download Mp3
For some reason I thought Lil’ Wayne‘s Free Weezy Album meant that it was a FREE album by Lil’ Wayne. But since it’s streaming “exclusively” on Tidal and you have to have an subscription to hear it, is that really free? So I guess it mean Free Lil’ Wayne from Cash Money?
But then I think about the year Lil’ Wayne is having; 2015 could have been better. He is still beefing with Birman and his label Cash Money, we still don’t have a release date for Tha Carter V, and Young Thug aiming for his spot. Hopefully his Free Weezy Album, a project he has described as his “best work yet”, turns things around.
Tracklist and download link below (because this the Internet).
Download:Lil’ Wayne – Free Weezy Album