Tha Carter IV
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Tha Carter IV is the ninth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on August 29, 2011. The album came out through Young Money Records, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records.
The album is the fourth main album in Wayne's Tha Carter series. It was released after he returned to music following time spent in prison in 2010. Many fans were excited because it was one of the year's biggest hip-hop releases.
Music
[change | change source]The album includes songs about success, money, fame, and Wayne's personal life. It mixes Southern hip-hop with hard rap beats.
Some well-known songs are:
- "6 Foot 7 Foot" (featuring)
- "How to Love"
- "She Will" (featuring)
- "John" (featuring)
Guest artists
[change | change source]Many artists appear on the album, including:
- Drake
- Rick Ross
- T-Pain
- John Legend
- Nas
- Busta Rhymes
- Tech N9ne
- Andre 3000
Success
[change | change source]Tha Carter IV debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States. It sold more than 960,000 copies in its first week, making it one of the best-selling albums of 2011.
The album received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Many praised Lil Wayne's wordplay and energy, while some felt it was longer than needed.
Legacy
[change | change source]Tha Carter IV is one of Lil Wayne's most successful albums. It helped continue the popularity of the Tha Carter series and included several hit singles that are still well known today.
